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Hawaii urges tourists to refrain from visiting Kauai while it recovers from hurricane
The loss of tourism is expected to hurt the island, which only sees a fraction of Hawaii's 10 million visitors, but tourism is its top economic driver, with people coming from all over the world to view its tropical landscapes, waterfalls and cliffs.
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Judge receives public reprimand for allegedly allowing illegal immigrant to escape ICE custody
In 2018, Judge Shelly Joseph was accused of colluding with the illegal immigrant's attorney and a court officer to allow him to escape out a back door of the courthouse following a hearing on charges including drug possession.
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Buffalo Bills to play U.S. and Canadian anthems at opening game
The team announced their first-ever draft pick from Canada in April.
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Top lawmaker expects Wisconsin elections integrity report later this month
Speaker Robin Vos said goal of investigation is to know what went on in the 2020 presidential election, and what laws need to change.
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Florida pushes back against Biden administration denying aid to seniors who survived tornadoes
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials on Friday met with the survivors and publicly urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reverse its decision denying Florida’s Individual Assistance request.
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Two dozen Washington municipalities have now banned income taxes
The bans come as state legislators consider passing a bill allowing local governments to impose a graduated income tax.
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California legislators resurrect effort to tax 'extreme wealth'
Under bill, tax for wealthy residents would be implemented in January 2025, while the billionaire-specific tax would be applied in 2023.
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YouTube pulls Heritage interview with Virginia mom who challenged school board over COVID policies
Video was removed from The Daily Signal's YouTube channel
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Indiana senators soften anti-CRT bill in response to teacher concerns
Changes narrow the list of “divisive concepts” that schools may not teach related to sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color or national origin.
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Canadian police move in, begin arresting protesters in Ottawa
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers that allow authorities to forcibly dismantle the downtown Ottawa 'Freedom Convoy.'
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Federal appeals court pauses $15 minimum wage mandate for outdoor recreation companies
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Denver handed the Biden administration another court loss by granting injunction.
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Colorado Secretary of State sues election clerk to turn over data copied from voting machines
Defendant has been identified as Elbert County Clerk and Recorder Dallas Schroeder
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Illinois House speaker sued after Republican lawmakers ejected for not wearing masks
Attorney Thomas DeVore filed suit against House Speaker Emanual “Chris” Welch in Bond County Circuit Court.