From the States
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Honda announces plans for $3B manufacturing plant in Ohio
It will be the company’s ninth auto-related production facility in the U.S. with production expected to launch in 2029, the company said in a news release. Honda will eventually make 1.3 million vehicles a year in the U.S.
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Trump admin warned of tech companies' participation in COP31 climate-change convention
The groups expressed support for Trump’s decision to withdraw from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, while also requesting that the president “take action to ensure that U.S. companies attending the conference do not violate the law and undercut U.S. Policy.”
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Amtrak project impact assessment was 'rushed' according to environmental group
Federal authorities have said a proposed Amtrak maintenance facility project has the environmental all clear a little over a week after conceding to local opposition over the perceived impacts of the project locally.
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Millions in federal education money not properly monitored, reported in NC
Auditors found none of the 298 Supporting Effective Instruction program grants totaling $60.8 million were reported to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System in 2022, as required.
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Bill banning assault weapons voted down in Democrat Colorado Legislature
The bill was postponed indefinitely on an 8-5 vote.
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Lawmakers dig through the rubble of chaotic, deadly Afghanistan withdrawal
US official testifies that “the rights of women and girls have been severely curtailed” in Afghanistan since the US withdrawal.
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Hundreds sign up to testify on assault weapons ban during Colorado House hearing
There were six people against the bill for every witness in favor, according to Colorado House Republicans.
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Chicago mayor-elect's spending rhetoric raises red flag for downstate lawmakers
While saying he does not condone crime, Johnson has defended the youths that terrorized the city last weekend and says funding is needed to give young people opportunities.
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Governor Newsom touts California’s recent actions regarding abortion
While speaking about actions California has taken on this issue, Newsom went after Republicans, who have passed more pro-life protections since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last summer.
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Utah Governor declares state of emergency over flooding and flood risks
The flooding has resulted in avalanches, landslides, rockslides, mudslides, and other dangerous conditions in Utah.
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Georgia measure would eliminate college degree requirement for some state jobs
A spokesman for Gov. Kemp, a Republican, declined to say whether the governor would sign the measure.
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Florida seeks congressional probe into Biden administration handling of minors trafficked to U.S.
The grand jury’s report details how these federal agencies are facilitating and overseeing the placement of unaccompanied minors who’ve illegally entered the U.S.
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NC Democrats push to expand scope, punishment for hate crimes
FBI data shows a 75% increase in hate crimes in the state between 2018 and 2020, with crimes against Black people nearly doubled, though not all police agencies contribute to the data.