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Thomas is tracking issues in each of our 50 great states, and you can view them here - all of the latest insight and analysis from your hometown area. We will keep these state pages updated by noting when and where that happens. Some features are exclusive to our Premium Subscribers, but many of these articles here are available to you at no additional cost. You are welcome to subscribe if you would like - we would, too.
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California
California is America’s dream and its warning, an engine of innovation, culture, and climate ambition, but also a flashpoint for homelessness, affordability crises, and political gridlock. With the 2026 governor’s race looming, the stakes are high for a state that often sets the national agenda. From Silicon Valley to Hollywood, from drought-stricken farms to wildfire-prone forests, California embodies both opportunity and vulnerability. Readers should expect a state where bold ideas collide with hard realities, where independents are rising as a political force, and where the choices ahead will determine whether the Golden State continues to shine, or begins to tarnish.Insert here
Florida is more than beaches and theme parks. It’s a proving ground for America’s political, cultural, and economic battles. From the upcoming 2026 governor’s race to the relentless debates over property taxes, insurance reform, and education, Florida often tests policies and ideas before they spread nationally. The Sunshine State is experiencing a surge in population and tourism, yet struggles with housing affordability, healthcare access, climate resilience, and gridlocked transportation. Readers should expect Florida to remain a state of contrasts, where opportunity and crisis collide, where independents play an outsized role in shaping elections, and where the choices made today could redefine America’s tomorrow.
Maryland
Maryland is a state of promise and paradox. Anchored by the power corridors of Washington, D.C., and the cultural heart of Baltimore, it boasts wealth, world-class universities, and some of the nation’s strongest healthcare institutions. Yet it also struggles with deep inequities, from failing schools and urban crime to rural hospital closures and housing pressures in its booming suburbs. With Governor Wes Moore pledging bold reform and the Chesapeake Bay under constant environmental strain, Maryland stands at a crossroads. Readers should expect a state where prosperity and poverty coexist, where independent voters can shape outcomes, and where the choices ahead will determine whether the “Free State” can free itself from old divides and lead with innovation.
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Virginia
Virginia is where America’s past collides with its future. From Jamestown to Jefferson, it is steeped in history, yet today it stands at the center of modern political and cultural divides. With the 2026 governor’s race on the horizon, the state’s balance between progressive suburbs in Northern Virginia, conservative rural communities, and shifting urban centers will define its direction. Transportation gridlock, rising housing costs, and education battles reflect the tensions of a rapidly changing state. Readers should expect Virginia to remain a national bellwether, where independent voters often hold the deciding power and where choices made in Richmond can shape both regional and national outcomes.