From the States
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PA House pushes aside objections and passes bill to limit license plate readers
GOP Rep. Timothy Bonner, a former prosecutor, said the cameras have been "essential in solving crimes" and by some estimates have helped reduce crime by 10% to 20%. The bill, he said, has some "good parameters" but goes too far.
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PA House approves student cell phone ban that critics say is full of holes
The parties in the state House on Monday were split in passing what was called a "bell to bell" ban on student cell phone use, even though many students will be able to avoid it.
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Republicans compare Trump record on immigration enforcement with Biden admin's ahead of midterms
With over two dozen states having begun early voting, a group of U.S. House Republicans is highlighting the party’s immigration policy wins since the second Trump administration took office. U.S. Reps. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., and David Rouzer, R-N.C., touted the 95%
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Bruce Willis' wife advocates for passage of dementia bill
Bill would require the California Department of Public Health to collect data on frontotemporal degeneration.
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Kentucky's Beshear says Monday's deadline has no 'legal impact' if McConnell vacates seat
Beshear did not appear to be in a rush to replace McConnell, stating that with him missing, Republicans have not been able to pass some of their more controversial legislations.
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California Democrats endorse billionaire tax ballot measure that Newsom, unions oppose
The vote to back the measure narrowly won after two votes — one to endorse it and another to remain neutral — failed. Prior to Sunday's vote, the measure had gained few endorsements.
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Wildfires spreading in Spokane County, leading to evacuations
Forecasters warned that gusty winds and low humidity could fuel rapid fire growth on Sunday, complicating containment efforts.
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Democrats eye battleground Virginia seat as key to flipping House
Labeled a toss-up by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, the battle for Virginia’s Hampton Roads seat will be one of the most watched races across the country in November’s midterm elections.
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Texas Stock Exchange officially goes live
The Dallas-based exchange is a new competitor to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.
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Parental rights concerns raised after Illinois expands minors’ access to birth control
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed SB 3341 into law, allowing minors to independently access contraceptive services, including receiving prescriptions and picking up contraception at pharmacies
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Louisiana law banning debit card surcharges takes effect
Senate Bill 254 prohibits retail businesses from imposing a surcharge on customers who pay with a debit card instead of cash, check, credit card or another form of payment.
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Delaware, Texas have highest business bankruptcy filings in U.S.
Business bankruptcy filings increased from 23,154 in the 12 months that ended March 31, 2025, to 25,796 in the 12 months
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Exclusive: Legal challenge to Texas election puts spotlight on 'assisted voters'
The pattern raises concerns about voter integrity in a close election, Democrat Martha Morales, who is contesting the election results, argues. She’s requested help from the Republican Texas Secretary of State and Attorney General.