Elaine S. Povich

Journalist (ret.) @ freelance writer, mom, professor, wife, Mainer, Red Sox fan. Tweets are my own and do not imply endorsements.

[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

#StateOfTheUnion Hey, Connor! There's no chewing gum in the @senatepressgallery !

[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

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[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

@MeghanMcCain At least it displaced Strom Thurmond's disgraceful opposition to the Civil Rights Act as the longest filibuster in Senate history. Now, students will see opposition to Trump's tearing down of democracy as the record-holder. One for the ages.

[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

@MattVas @stateline_news You are a terrific writer and reporter. @stateline_news was lucky to have you for so long! Lots of luck going forward.

[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

My latest obit for the Washington Post. https://t.co/p2PaUuBMje

[Stateline || bsky @stateline.org @stateline_news]

Three states approved wage hikes or paid leave, but three others rejected wage measures.

The issue of “tipped wages” drew significant interest during the presidential campaign, when both major party nominees promised to eliminate federal taxes on tips.

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[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

In this post-election world we need straightforward news. We, @stateline and our parent company @statesnewsroom are committed to news from the fifty states. Fair. Fearless. Free (to read). But not free to publish. So please support our work. Thank you. https://t.co/M04ieMZjtS

[Stateline || bsky @stateline.org @stateline_news]

🗳️ As the polls begin to close, stay with @statesnewsroom, your hub for #ElectionDay coverage from all 50 states. #FairFearlessFree

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[Madyson Fitzgerald @MaddyFitzWrites]

Be sure to check out some of the amazing coverage from my colleagues at @stateline_news on what to expect as the election results slowly trickle in. #Election2024
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[Stateline || bsky @stateline.org @stateline_news]

DECISION 2024: For the most insightful on-the-ground reporting and expert analysis from our local journalists in 50 states, bookmark this page now and turn to States Newsroom as we head toward #ElectionDay.

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[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

@danvock @routefifty Oh, no! So sorry to hear this. You are a great reporter and I will keep eyes out for you.

[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

With much emphasis on candidates and issues like abortion, other referendums tend to get lost in the maelstrom. Here's a primer by @christinevestal centered on education issues, quoting yours truly. The lessons can be applied to lots of other topics! https://t.co/B9ePw3a0dL

[Barb Barrett @bbarrettNC]

Crime is down, FBI says, but politicians still choose statistics to fit their narratives https://t.co/6StMFuk3fR via @stateline_news

[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

I wrote a little thing for Jimmy Carter's 100th. https://t.co/zZSbVLaPd7

[Stateline || bsky @stateline.org @stateline_news]

Higher summer temperatures, driven by climate change, are pushing more school districts around the country to start the school year later. It’s contrary to a decades-long trend toward moving up start dates, @espovich reports.

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[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

Hey, I'm on YouTube! Thx @TimesRadio

[Times Radio @TimesRadio]

"Donald Trump angry is not a particularly effective way to recruit new supporters."

Trump's anger at jibes from the DNC is unlikely to make his platform more appealing to middle ground voters @espovich tells @DarrylMorris on #TimesRadio.

[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

What's the minimum wage in your state? Will it go up? Referendums in several states this fall will decide that and attendant wage issues. https://t.co/SrkUyPsgfR

[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

Please read and think about this. https://t.co/1Nxp7wpdUy

[Alabama Reflector bsky: @alreflector.bsky.com @ALReflector]

Via @espovich and @stateline_news: Personnel shortages, limited hours and transportation difficulties are obstacles in making pre-kindergarten fully accessible. https://t.co/gUCTQlFmH7 #alpolitics

[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

When 'universal' pre-K really isn't. Despite state programs, not all young kids get it. See why: https://t.co/QVrKaHZBo8