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NY Gov Hochul says will not remove NYC Mayor Adams, but imposes new safeguards to limit his power
The governor said she hopes the new limits on mayoral authority will "give people confidence that there’s only one factor in every decision that’s made, and that’s what’s best for the people of the city."
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Florida officials file lawsuit against Target due to activism
lawsuit alleges Target violated two sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by failing to disclose risks of consumer backlash to its polices on diversity, equity and inclusion and environmental, social and governance.
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Democratic governor vetoes Arizona Republicans' plan for faster election results
Republicans have called the legislation one of their most important amidst calls from the public for increased election transparency.
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DeSantis signs immigration enforcement agreements with federal agencies
Agreements allow state law enforcement to perform immigration officer functions, including removing incarcerated criminal foreign nationals.
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Seattle police chief: Officers will not question residents about immigration status
There has been a string of arrests of illegal immigrants in Seattle that ICE deemed to “have or continue to pose a threat to public safety.
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Trump social media company sues Brazilian Supreme Court justice in global free speech fight
Lawsuit filed in federal court in Florida picks a global free speech fight aligned with the new Trump administration's priorities.
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Washington state lawmakers pass hate crime bill amid concerns over ‘absolute freedom of conscience’
Republicans warn bill could run afoul of the state constitution guarantee of free speech and thought.
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Bill would eliminate property taxes for Illinois homeowners after 30 years of residency
Illinois lost 32,826 residents from July 2022 to July 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau, the 10th consecutive year of losses.
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Suspect in stabbing attack in Austria allegedly tied to Islamic State
Over the weekend, a 14-year-old was killed in the Austrian town of Villach due to an individual going on a stabbing rampage.
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Riverside County sheriff announces Republican candidacy for California governor
Bianco, a tough-on-crime candidate, was a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump last year, and has been highly critical of Newsom and his allies when it comes to crime and punishment.
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4 US congressmen from NC seek nearly $500M to address anti-Semitic, Islamophobic threats
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program helps provide resources for security improvements against potential terrorist attacks at nonprofits.
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Four New York City deputy mayors quit amid fallout from DOJ's dismissal of Adams corruption charges
The four deputies consist of: First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer; Anne Williams-Isom, deputy mayor for health and human services; Meera Joshi, deputy mayor for operations; and Chauncey Parker, deputy mayor for public safety.
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Georgia State Senator wants to add same-sex marriage to state's constitution
State Sen. RaShaun Kemp introduced a resolution that would let Georgia voters decide if same-sex marriage becomes law in the state.