From the States
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Both parties divided over data center grid bill which faces lame-duck Senate floor fight
Bipartisan legislation supporters say will shield households from data center grid upgrade costs is dividing lawmakers of both parties after advancing in the U.S. Senate during this week's lame-duck session.
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As national debt hits $40.2 trillion, interest on the debt cost $1.4 trillion in 2026, audit finds
The audit found total federal debt reached $40.2 trillion as of Sept. 30, up about $2.5 trillion in a single year and about double the $19.6 trillion the government owed a decade earlier.
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Spending on midterm elections reaches record breaking $11.8B
Democrats spent $5.02 billion, Republicans spent $5.45 billion and independent groups spent $1.40 billion on advertising materials, according to data collected by AdImpact.
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Utah suing Biden administration over management of national monument
Utah state officials have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over the management of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
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Seven more Texas counties declare invasion at southern border, bringing total to 17
The judges and county commissioners of seven more Texas counties signed resolutions declaring an invasion at the southern border this week
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Texas attorney general warns public schools can’t impose mask mandates
Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order still prohibits public school districts from imposing mask mandates.
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Arizona governor Ducey closes border wall gaps
A gap the size of nearly 11 football fields was closed.
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Report: California likely to ban sales of gas-powered cars by 2035
Rule expected to come from state executive board.
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Arizona treasurer gives Morningstar 30 days to prove investment deals aren't anti-Israel
Arizona treasurer told Morningstar it has 30 days to prove it is not violating Arizona law concerning its stance on Israel
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Judicial Watch sues Minneapolis schools over teacher contract structuring layoffs by race
Lawsuit alleges teacher union deal violates the Equal Protection Guarantee of the Minnesota Constitution.
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Florida prohibits state retirement system from investing in funds that prioritize ESG
Vote comes after DeSantis announced in July a new plan to protect Floridians from banks and corporations pushing the ESG movement
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Chicago mayor touts violence prevention spending but some don't see results
About 26 areas in Chicago are in line for a share of $113 million in federal pass-through taxpayer funds for certain programs.
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Snapchat to pay millions after settlement in Illinois biometric privacy case
At the heart of the issue is Snapchat’s photo filter feature, which scans facial features each time a user takes a selfie or uses a filter.