From the States
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Critics warn Illinois bill could lead to government overreach in newborn care
House Bill 4606 proposes the Department of Human Services provide at-home visits to new parents to offer guidance on newborn care.
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Debate grows as states consider teacher strike bans
In states such as Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia, legislation already explicitly prevents teachers from striking. Many more are considering such bans.
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Presidents, governor honor late civil rights leader Jackson; mayor says tax the rich
Obama said he was nominated for the presidency because of the path Jackson laid when he ran for president in 1984 and 1988.
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Hochul meets with Trump border czar amid immigration crackdown
In a statement, Hochul said she made a "straightforward appeal" to Homan during the nearly hour-long closed-door meeting: "Help us keep New Yorkers safe by ending aggressive and unlawful ICE operations in this state."
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Wisconsin bell-to-bell school cell phone ban heads to Senate
Lawmakers have discussed proposing an item in the next state budget that could include reimbursement for $20 to $30 pouches to keep cell phones unusable until the school day ends.
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New York Democrat pitches 26% raise for state legislators
The proposal, filed by state Sen. James Sanders, Jr., would increase the base salary for members of the state Assembly and Senate to $180,000 a year beginning on Jan. 1, 2028, and index future legislative pay raises to inflation.
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Georgia Senate passes data center bill that would end $2.5B tax breaks
Senate Bill 410 would not allow new data centers to receive the two tax breaks, but would allow companies currently
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Virginia voters begin redistricting referendum voting
Early voting began for a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the Virginia General Assembly to redraw congressional districts before the next census under limited circumstances. Election Day for the referendum is April 21.
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Measles spreads across some Southwestern states
Nevada hasn't seen any, but is monitoring the national trend.
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Florida House passes tax cut bill that excludes corporate breaks
GOP-led House decided not to opt into changes to corporate tax rates that are in the One Big Beautiful Bill signed by President Trump.
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Washington state House approves $100M cut to working families child care subsidies
WCCC is a state and federal subsidy for working families and parents enrolled in school.
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Houston ICE officers continue to arrest violent Mexicans committing intoxicated manslaughter
Of the more than 660,000 criminal foreign nationals identified to be deported in late 2024 who weren’t detained, more than 126,000 had committed traffic offenses including DWIs and posed a risk to public safety.
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US military strength improved but not ready for long-term war with China: Report
U.S. military strength has improved but is insufficient for a major war with China without further funding, according to a new report from The Heritage Foundation.