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@squinton_states

Staff Writer at , formerly . Brit writing about America. Tweets are my own; RTs/MTs aren't endorsements.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    21 May 2021

    The U.S. Forest Service’s California region is having so much trouble filling jobs that more than a third of its fire engines likely won’t be able to run seven days a week

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  2. 13 hours ago

    "These estimates imply that only 23 to 34% of PPP dollars went directly to workers who would otherwise have lost jobs"

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  3. 14 hours ago

    A third of Coloradans who died in car crashes last year weren't wearing seatbelts

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  4. Retweeted
    16 hours ago

    Most states and localities have been slow to distribute the billions in federal aid they've received meant to reduce homelessnes. Dallas is bucking that trend with an ambitious program that is already up and running, explains Stateline's .

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    17 hours ago

    Amid rough fire seasons in California, two of the biggest firms offering protection for multimillion-dollar properties are ending coverage for some customers via

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  6. Retweeted
    Jan 12

    Federal relief funds provided a last-second life preserver for America’s industry amid the pandemic. But make no mistake, it’s still downing. Glad to speak with for this piece on long term needs of the industry.

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  7. Jan 14

    “Do we quarantine them? Maybe we stop doing that. We don’t quarantine people who have the flu.”

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  8. Retweeted
    Jan 14

    While Gary was showing me around, shots rang out - and on kept going. That moment showed me why locals are so tense: they are concerned they might suddenly be collateral damage. I was recording, and you can hear it on dispatch (via ):

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  9. Retweeted
    Jan 13

    Here's an update on critical race theory/"divisive concepts" bills in states covering the start of this year.

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  10. Jan 13

    Many states have passed their own anti-mandate laws. Seemed like a symbolic move at the time...but now those laws will apply to many businesses previously subject to the OSHA rule

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  11. Jan 13

    A win for GOP state leaders who have been fighting workplace vaccine requirements

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  12. Jan 13

    “We have just very narrowly staved off widespread closures, as a result of federal relief dollars" -- my latest for

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  13. Jan 13

    Two GOP governors have called for investigations into school library books, often involving Black or LGBTQ characters, they describe as pornographic reports

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  14. Retweeted
    Jan 11

    Apply now for our politics reporter job! We are seeking an aggressive and enterprising reporter to provide watchdog coverage of the state’s leaders and agencies while also centering real people who are affected by the decisions.

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  15. Retweeted
    Jan 10

    Great job, great team. I ❤️ writing for a news org that uses fact-checking. Everything I report and write is better for it.

    🚨 The posting for Stateline's associate production editor is live! Fact-checking, newsletter writing, production guidance. details here:
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  16. Retweeted
    Jan 10

    Excited to take on the role of copy editor (and continue reporting) for Stateline. That means my former role is open. (And it's a good one, IMO. Fact-checking! Writing! Nonprofit news! All-star team!) Check out the posting, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

    🚨 The posting for Stateline's associate production editor is live! Fact-checking, newsletter writing, production guidance. details here:
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  17. Retweeted
    Jan 7

    Incredible visuals showing how fire has grown more extreme in CA and worked super hard to get this data and put together a kickass interactive map 👏

    Can't stop thinking about these images. Fires from 1878-1969 and fires in 2020.
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  18. Retweeted
    Jan 7

    Justice Sotomayor: There are some states forbidding employees from requiring masks. [This is a great point.]

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  19. Jan 7

    Hospital staff shortages have hit their highest levels nationally during the pandemic, finds

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  20. Jan 7

    “I think what’s starting to dawn on a lot of people is the insurance coverage is going to be a lot lower than the current cost to build.”

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  21. Jan 6

    AZ diverts 61% of its welfare dollars to the state’s child protective services system

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