From the States
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As Isaias remains a Category 3, Gulf coast braces for impact; Alabama, Georgia game still on
Gov. Kay Ivey warned Friday afternoon that strong winds, heavy rain and possible tornadoes could threaten parts of Alabama, urging residents to monitor reliable information and heed local warnings.
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Georgia Senate debate between Ossoff and Collins covers healthcare, tariffs, gas prices
Ossoff refuted claims about the Biden administration’s contributions to current energy prices. He blamed the Trump administration’s tariff policies and the U.S. military conflict in Iran for high gas prices.
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US Education Department investigates Pennsylvania college over antisemitism on campus
The OCR is investigating the college over claims that it has not adequately responded to antisemitic propaganda on campus, which could be a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Expert: GOP success this week doesn't mean Nov. 3 victories
Sacramento political consultant Matt Rexroad said he thinks Democrats are “certainly on track to pick up seats in California” this year.
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California's high-speed rail project blasted again for lack of transparency after $3.5B contract
I think we should pull the plug on this whole thing,” GOP state Sen. Tony Strickland said on Friday afternoon. “The fact is that they’re moving forward without a realistic plan. Even the inspector general said the plan, moving forward, is unrealistic.”
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NY Times investigating Medicaid spending on autism therapy in North Carolina
The Times reported that Medicaid often pays about $70 per hour nationally, and $83 in North Carolina, for therapy largely delivered by workers with high school diplomas who earn around $20 per hour.
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llinois officials say Bears still may stay despite team statement
Bears Chairman George McCaskey and President & CEO Kevin Warren said in a statement issued Friday that the board voted to advance the stadium development project in Hammond, Ind., with the exact site to be selected.
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Gov Abbott says New World Screwworm causing no confirmed food safety issues in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday that "there is no food safety issue” after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of the New World Screwworm in South Texas in a bovine in Zavala County.
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Nearly two-thirds of Minnesota's high-risk Medicaid providers fail state DHS review
Nearly two-thirds of Minnesota's high-risk Medicaid providers have had taxpayer funding cut following a federally-mandated review process that state officials say was necessary to protect up to $2 billion in federal funding.
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New York lawmakers approve one-year ban on data centers
The legislation, which is now headed to Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk for review, would impose a one-year moratorium on permits issued by the state Department of Environmental Conservation for AI data centers requiring 20 megawatts or more of electricity.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker to pause tax breaks for data centers to conduct review of community impacts
Pritzker had asked lawmakers this year to suspend the incentives while they develop a comprehensive review of how the facilities are impacting communities. They didn't act on that request, so Pritzker plans to do it himself.
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Colorado governor vetoes legislation allowing ICE to be sued
The Democratic governor’s veto comes amidst a series of vetoes against
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Results of California elections won't be known for over a month
Mail-in ballots are still being counted, and the count will go on for another 36 days, according to the state Secretary of State's Office.