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Adrian Cole

State Politics Reporter

Adrian Cole was born in the United Kingdom and came to the U.S. for graduate work in Middle Eastern Studies. Since then he has worked in policy think tanks and publishing houses, in Boston and Washington, D.C . He currently lives in Maine with his family.

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Kean posed with GOP activist accused of antisemitism and homophobia

Kean posed with GOP activist accused of antisemitism and homophobia

By Jesse Valentine - February 06, 2026
‘I almost died trying to get an abortion in Iowa’—a mother of 4 speaks out

‘I almost died trying to get an abortion in Iowa’—a mother of 4 speaks out

By - February 05, 2026
Husted took hundreds of thousands from insurers now raising Ohio rates

Husted took hundreds of thousands from insurers now raising Ohio rates

By Jesse Valentine - February 04, 2026
Gabe Evans talked about lower costs, then voted against ACA subsidies

Gabe Evans talked about lower costs, then voted against ACA subsidies

By Jesse Valentine - February 02, 2026
Mike Lawler donated to staffer accused of inciting town hall chaos

Mike Lawler donated to staffer accused of inciting town hall chaos

By Jesse Valentine - January 27, 2026
‘She likely died from a stroke’: Inside the chilling reality of Texas’s abortion laws

‘She likely died from a stroke’: Inside the chilling reality of Texas’s abortion laws

By Bonnie Fuller - January 27, 2026
Darrell Issa’s long record of voting to repeal Obamacare

Darrell Issa’s long record of voting to repeal Obamacare

By Jesse Valentine - January 27, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Democratic legislators push Senate to extend Obamacare tax credits

EXCLUSIVE: Democratic legislators push Senate to extend Obamacare tax credits

By Jesse Valentine - January 22, 2026
Wisconsin GOP bill would force women to return aborted tissue to doctors

Wisconsin GOP bill would force women to return aborted tissue to doctors

By Bonnie Fuller - January 21, 2026
Jon Husted tells struggling Ohioans to fix their ‘work ethic’

Jon Husted tells struggling Ohioans to fix their ‘work ethic’

By Jesse Valentine - January 20, 2026
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler rejects 10% cap on credit card interest rates

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler rejects 10% cap on credit card interest rates

By Jesse Valentine - January 15, 2026
Iowa Republicans push health care bill that cuts coverage, not costs

Iowa Republicans push health care bill that cuts coverage, not costs

By Jesse Valentine - January 14, 2026
Doctors say Wisconsin GOP’s pregnancy bill treats women like ‘incubators,’ not people

Doctors say Wisconsin GOP’s pregnancy bill treats women like ‘incubators,’ not people

By Bonnie Fuller - January 13, 2026
NEWSLETTER: Trump and the Venezuela drug lie

NEWSLETTER: Trump and the Venezuela drug lie

By Jesse Valentine - January 12, 2026
Kelda Roys is on a mission to stop a Republican bill that could criminalize miscarriage

Kelda Roys is on a mission to stop a Republican bill that could criminalize miscarriage

By Bonnie Fuller - January 06, 2026
Stacy Garrity calls Pennsylvania abortion rights push “disgusting”

Stacy Garrity calls Pennsylvania abortion rights push “disgusting”

By Jesse Valentine - December 30, 2025
Rob Wittman invested in utility company behind historic rate hike

Rob Wittman invested in utility company behind historic rate hike

By Jesse Valentine - December 23, 2025
Experts warn John James-backed bill could unravel Obamacare

Experts warn John James-backed bill could unravel Obamacare

By Jesse Valentine - December 17, 2025
Van Orden backs GOP blockade of Obamacare subsidies as costs rise

Van Orden backs GOP blockade of Obamacare subsidies as costs rise

By Jesse Valentine - December 16, 2025
I’m a Texan. But I don’t know if I can be a Texas OB-GYN

I’m a Texan. But I don’t know if I can be a Texas OB-GYN

By Bonnie Fuller - December 11, 2025
Lombardo blasted for backing DOGE over injured firefighters

Lombardo blasted for backing DOGE over injured firefighters

By Jesse Valentine - December 10, 2025
NEWSLETTER: corruption disguised as policy

NEWSLETTER: corruption disguised as policy

By Jesse Valentine - December 09, 2025
Trump calls affordability concerns a “hoax” despite dire economic data

Trump calls affordability concerns a “hoax” despite dire economic data

By Jesse Valentine - December 03, 2025
Van Epps touts endorsements from controversial, corrupt figures

Van Epps touts endorsements from controversial, corrupt figures

By Jesse Valentine - November 26, 2025
Mike Lawler’s ‘moderate’ brand collides with his far-right alliances

Mike Lawler’s ‘moderate’ brand collides with his far-right alliances

By Jesse Valentine - November 26, 2025
New report: Thanksgiving costs surge as Americans face higher grocery, travel expenses

New report: Thanksgiving costs surge as Americans face higher grocery, travel expenses

By Jesse Valentine - November 25, 2025
Collins failed to protect Mainers’ health care. She took a victory lap anyway.

Collins failed to protect Mainers’ health care. She took a victory lap anyway.

By Jesse Valentine - November 24, 2025
Whatley calls for replacing Obamacare with ‘market-driven solutions’

Whatley calls for replacing Obamacare with ‘market-driven solutions’

By Jesse Valentine - November 21, 2025
House GOP candidates stay silent on releasing Epstein files

House GOP candidates stay silent on releasing Epstein files

By Jesse Valentine - November 20, 2025
Veterans’ groups slam Trump’s march toward war with Venezuela

Veterans’ groups slam Trump’s march toward war with Venezuela

By Jesse Valentine - November 18, 2025
NEWSLETTER: Dick Cheney quietly exits the world he destroyed

NEWSLETTER: Dick Cheney quietly exits the world he destroyed

By Jesse Valentine - November 14, 2025
Is Karrin Robson trying to hide her anti-abortion record?

Is Karrin Robson trying to hide her anti-abortion record?

By Jesse Valentine - November 14, 2025
Wisconsin mom exposes painful reality of abortion laws after tragic pregnancy loss

Wisconsin mom exposes painful reality of abortion laws after tragic pregnancy loss

By Bonnie Fuller - November 13, 2025
Van Orden says Obamacare is a “failed program,” won’t commit to extending subsidies

Van Orden says Obamacare is a “failed program,” won’t commit to extending subsidies

By Jesse Valentine - November 12, 2025
GOP ‘Problem Solvers’ voted for deep Medicaid cuts they opposed

GOP ‘Problem Solvers’ voted for deep Medicaid cuts they opposed

By Jesse Valentine - November 12, 2025
Whatley campaign tied to company accused of preying on veterans

Whatley campaign tied to company accused of preying on veterans

By Jesse Valentine - November 06, 2025
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tries to distance herself from Trump

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tries to distance herself from Trump

By Adrian Cole - November 22, 2022
Kari Lake is still refusing to concede the Arizona governor’s race

Kari Lake is still refusing to concede the Arizona governor’s race

By Adrian Cole - November 21, 2022
Trump’s environmental legacy from his first term suggests more of the same

Trump’s environmental legacy from his first term suggests more of the same

By Adrian Cole - November 17, 2022
Michigan voters elect Democrats to state university boards despite GOP fearmongering

Michigan voters elect Democrats to state university boards despite GOP fearmongering

By Adrian Cole - November 14, 2022
Ron DeSantis will have another term to test his disastrous policies in Florida

Ron DeSantis will have another term to test his disastrous policies in Florida

By Adrian Cole - November 10, 2022
Ron DeSantis touts state initiatives made possible by the American Rescue Plan he opposed

Ron DeSantis touts state initiatives made possible by the American Rescue Plan he opposed

By Adrian Cole - November 04, 2022
Michigan county board votes to strip funding from sheriff who led petty 2020 investigation

Michigan county board votes to strip funding from sheriff who led petty 2020 investigation

By Adrian Cole - November 04, 2022
NAACP calls Michigan GOP candidate’s lawsuit against Detroit voting ‘racist by its intent’

NAACP calls Michigan GOP candidate’s lawsuit against Detroit voting ‘racist by its intent’

By Adrian Cole - November 03, 2022
Republican candidate for Michigan attorney general stands against marriage equality

Republican candidate for Michigan attorney general stands against marriage equality

By Adrian Cole - November 01, 2022
DeSantis paved the way for utility hikes while benefiting from contributions

DeSantis paved the way for utility hikes while benefiting from contributions

By Adrian Cole - October 28, 2022
Michigan state Senate candidate closely connected to Republican dark money groups

Michigan state Senate candidate closely connected to Republican dark money groups

By Adrian Cole - October 27, 2022
DeSantis voted against increased funding for program now helping Floridians after Ian

DeSantis voted against increased funding for program now helping Floridians after Ian

By Adrian Cole - October 21, 2022
Michigan Republican nominees for statewide office spread false doubts about elections

Michigan Republican nominees for statewide office spread false doubts about elections

By Adrian Cole - October 19, 2022
Florida Republicans admit climate change is real but still refuse to do anything about it

Florida Republicans admit climate change is real but still refuse to do anything about it

By Adrian Cole - October 18, 2022
Arizona GOP House candidate took funds from utility with a history of political meddling

Arizona GOP House candidate took funds from utility with a history of political meddling

By Adrian Cole - October 14, 2022
Under Whitmer, Michigan attracts high-tech manufacturing investments

Under Whitmer, Michigan attracts high-tech manufacturing investments

By Adrian Cole - October 10, 2022
Ron DeSantis uses imagery from nonpartisan American Legion post in campaign ad

Ron DeSantis uses imagery from nonpartisan American Legion post in campaign ad

By Adrian Cole - October 06, 2022
DeSantis accepted federal disaster aid after voting against it for Hurricane Sandy

DeSantis accepted federal disaster aid after voting against it for Hurricane Sandy

By Adrian Cole - October 05, 2022
Republican endorsements of Kansas Democratic governor cast a shadow over her challenger

Republican endorsements of Kansas Democratic governor cast a shadow over her challenger

By Adrian Cole - October 03, 2022
Venezuelan immigrants are the latest targets of anti-immigrant hate

Venezuelan immigrants are the latest targets of anti-immigrant hate

By Adrian Cole - September 30, 2022
Tudor Dixon repeatedly mocks Gretchen Whitmer for being target of kidnapping conspiracy

Tudor Dixon repeatedly mocks Gretchen Whitmer for being target of kidnapping conspiracy

By Adrian Cole - September 28, 2022
GOP governor nominee Tudor Dixon attacks ‘radical political actors’ in Michigan schools

GOP governor nominee Tudor Dixon attacks ‘radical political actors’ in Michigan schools

By Adrian Cole - September 23, 2022
Lawsuit charges DeSantis with civil rights violations in flying migrants to Massachusetts

Lawsuit charges DeSantis with civil rights violations in flying migrants to Massachusetts

By Adrian Cole - September 22, 2022
DeSantis claims credit for first responder bonus checks funded by Biden’s Rescue Plan

DeSantis claims credit for first responder bonus checks funded by Biden’s Rescue Plan

By Adrian Cole - September 21, 2022
Wisconsin’s top election denier suggests ‘revolution’ is needed at Tim Michels fundraiser

Wisconsin’s top election denier suggests ‘revolution’ is needed at Tim Michels fundraiser

By Adrian Cole - September 16, 2022
Republican Dixon’s campaign for Michigan governor is ‘incompetently run’ and struggling

Republican Dixon’s campaign for Michigan governor is ‘incompetently run’ and struggling

By Adrian Cole - September 14, 2022
Experts believe Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law could loom over schools for years

Experts believe Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law could loom over schools for years

By Adrian Cole - September 13, 2022
Meet an anti-abortion rights Senate candidate: Marco Rubio

Meet an anti-abortion rights Senate candidate: Marco Rubio

By Adrian Cole - September 08, 2022
Michigan secretary of state candidate says abortion is ‘far more wicked than slavery’

Michigan secretary of state candidate says abortion is ‘far more wicked than slavery’

By Adrian Cole - September 08, 2022
Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans are upending local school board elections

Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans are upending local school board elections

By Adrian Cole - August 31, 2022
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