Local and state politics grow increasingly 'nationalized' - President Biden to mark 9 11 anniversary in Alaska and VP Harris in NYC; Colorado targets apartment, commercial, industrial building climate pollution.

Lawsuit seeks removal of Donald Trump from Colorado primary ballot; Trump loyalist Peter Navarro convicted of Contempt of Congress; grassroots advocates hopeful in the fight for fair Alabama Congressional maps.

Arizona at risk for election denialism in 2024; pushing for reparations: Georgia's efforts to address historical injustices; Lee now a hurricane expected to grow to a Cat 4.

Lawsuit challenges Alabama threats to criminalize out-of-state abortion aid; Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison; Move Out' fees for immigrant renters in ND draw scrutiny.

Young people face greater barriers to voting as turnout increases; Study hopes to strengthen climate resilience in Nebraska rural communities; Burning Man fans slog home.

Over Labor Day Weekend, Kaiser Workers Take Strike Authorization Vote; Montana ACLU files legal support opposing TikTok ban; unaddressed hearing woes can make school life miserable.

A hearing today on a Bill to halt restitution fines for juvenile crimes; GOP senators reported to weigh 'special' meeting on their leadership after McConnell's freeze; North Dakota now faces moderate threat from 'Election Denialism.'

Oregon will soon implement state-required nurse-patient ratios, Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds and severe flooding, and thousands of Maryland households qualify for internet subsidies.

Poll accessibility could mean 60 million more votes, Hurricane Idalia could intensify before hitting Florida's Gulf Coast, and Mississippi's capital deals with lingering effects of its water crisis.

Election officials urge Congress to provide tools to protect poll workers, Tropical Storm Idalia closes Tampa airport, and after 6 years, the EPA decides to table tougher livestock confinement regulations.