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The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, which supported Wisconsin's natural areas and parks, expired after 37 years due to legislative opposition. Republican legislators in northern Wisconsin opposed the program, citing concerns over property tax bases, while the state Supreme Court ruled against the Joint Finance Committee's process, leading to its expiration despite bipartisan support efforts.

A man with the same name and party as Alaska US Senator Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge him in the August primary, per a judge's ruling overturning a prior disqualification. The ruling can be appealed to the state Supreme Court.

North Carolina's House Bill 958 introduces requirements for overseas voters, including documentation and photo ID, and allows the state Elections Director to appoint political staff. The bill also modifies provisional ballot procedures and shifts legal responsibilities from the state Attorney General's office to the elections board.

Louisiana has shifted from a 'jungle primary' system to party primaries, sparking debate over whether unaffiliated voters should be allowed to participate in Republican or Democratic primaries. Supporters argue parties should control nominations, while opponents warn exclusion could reduce voter participation and weaken representation.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced a special legislative session to redraw voting maps following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in a landmark redistricting case. The session will convene 21 days after the ruling to address electoral map adjustments influenced by the Voting Rights Act (VRA) decision.

Democrats narrowly won Virginia's congressional redistricting referendum, granting them temporary redistricting control until 2030 and potentially increasing their congressional delegation advantage from 6-5 to 10-1. Republicans criticized insufficient funding and support from national GOP leaders, including former President Donald Trump, while the outcome faces a state Supreme Court challenge.