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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that flags at the State Capitol will be lowered in honor of TDOT worker Cathy Sims, who was killed when a CSX train struck her vehicle at a railroad crossing in Stanton. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and CSX Railroad are investigating the incident.

Danny De Gracia, a candidate for State House District 39, advocates for a sign at the State Capitol stating officials will not lie, cheat, or steal and will not tolerate those who do. The proposal emphasizes ethical conduct in government.

Tennessee Republicans unveiled a monument at the State Capitol to honor unborn children. The event occurred on the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

MnDOT fully closes some Minnesota highways during construction to enhance safety, as demonstrated by the $34 million project on Highway 280. The National Safety Council reports around 50 workers die annually in work zone crashes, with most fatalities being drivers.

Virginia budget leaders have reached an 'agreement in principle' for a deal, while the state transportation board authorized a $29 billion multiyear improvement plan. Additional headlines include the Department of Justice challenging Virginia laws on officer face coverings and ICE agreements.

Disability rights advocates protested outside the state Capitol to oppose Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed cuts to in-home supportive services. The protest aimed to push back against the cuts to these services.

Disability rights advocates protested outside the state Capitol to oppose Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed cuts to in-home supportive services. The protest aimed to push back against the budget reductions targeting these services.

Dan Cogdell, a defense attorney for Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial, endorsed James Talarico. The endorsement occurred at the State Capitol in Austin.

Tina Peters, a voting system tamperer, was released from prison by Jared Polis. The article highlights high unemployment rates among formerly incarcerated people and older women, suggesting Peters' skills in manipulating election systems could lead to job opportunities in areas requiring creative truth-telling or number manipulation.

An NPR investigation uncovered how a New Hampshire Republican state lawmaker attempted to allow Holocaust deniers to influence history lessons, linking antisemitic conspiracy theories to a state capitol. A suspicious bottle of baby oil was part of the investigation.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a new congressional map designed to create four additional GOP-leaning seats, potentially strengthening Republican representation in the state. The map was announced at the Florida State Capitol on January 13.