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Kentucky state senator leaves Democratic Party, switches to Republican
"Like countless other Kentuckians, [Webb] has recognized that the policies and objectives of today’s Democratic Party are simply not what they once were, and do not align with the vast majority of Kentuckians," Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Robert Benvenuti says
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WATCH: IL Democrats propose $55B budget with $7K legislator pay hike, tax increase
Aside from spending on state government operations, various other line items the spending plan includes are tens of millions of dollars for chambers of commerce across the state, $5 million for NASCAR, and $6 million to an Indo-American Center for costs associated with building a Pan Asian American Community Center.
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Legislation heading to Texas governor’s desk strengthens protections for sex crime victims
Several bills strengthening protections for sex crime victims and penalties for perpetrators nearly unanimously passed the legislature and are headed to the governor for his signature. HB 3073, filed by state Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, amends the state penal code
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Texas House passes bill requiring disclosure of AI content, altered images in political advertising
"To throw someone in jail is to silence political speech," said Texas state Rep. Nate Schatzline.
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DeSantis vows to bring FSU mass shooter to justice in wake of tragedy
DeSantis praised local law enforcement for their fast work at responding to the scene, and said he and his wife, Casey, are mourning for the people who were lost. Details on the two victims have not been released, but they were not students.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs bill allowing gold to be used as a transactional currency
Sanders' signature comes just days after the Arkansas state Senate unanimously passed the bill in a 33-0 vote. A similar bill passed the Utah legislature, but was vetoed by Gov. Spencer Cox last week.
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Arkansas governor submits waiver to ban SNAP benefits from being used for soft drinks, junk food
In addition to banning the use of soft drinks and candy, the waiver also seeks to add rotisserie chicken as a covered food item under Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Washington governor says FEMA rejected his state's request for disaster relief from bomb cyclone
Ferguson said that he will appeal the agency's decision, which denies funding to repair state highways, public utilities, and electrical power systems.
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Arkansas Senate passes bill allowing gold to be used as a transactional currency for state matters
The state Senate approved the legislation in a 33-0 vote. One member voted present, and a second lawmaker was excused.
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Dozens of state financial officers pen letter to Bondi about devastating impact of Tesla attacks
The 26 state financial officers, which includes state comptrollers, auditors, and treasurers, claimed the attacks "have led to significant financial losses affecting millions of Americans."
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Newsom says Democratic Party has become 'toxic' and 'judgmental'
“We talk down to people. We talk past people,” he says
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Tim Walz calls for a shadow government to give Democratic response to Trump administration
Walz, who is currently the governor of Minnesota, said the alternative government is needed to counter the Trump administration's actions on issues like voting rights.