From the States
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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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Wisconsin lawmakers push for new nuclear plants incentivized by tax credits
One bill would create an energy tax credit for nuclear facilities that go online after 2030 and another would create up to five years of tax credit for construction materials to build a facility.
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Texas seeks partnership with Turning Point to open chapters at every college, high school in state
Oklahoma has already announced a partnership with Turning Point USA to start chapters in every high school in the state.
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Michigan spending on K-12 climbs while outcomes and pay lag: Report
“Over 45% of fourth-graders and about 35% of eighth-graders are scoring below basic on the National Assessment of Educational Progress Exam,” Smith said. “This is despite spending nearly 30% more per student.”
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College athletes, first responders focus of new Ohio legislation
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine can help first responders this holiday season, while tightening the reins on college name, image and likeness. House Bill 184, recently passed by the House after being amended and passed by the Senate, started as an NIL bill but now includes
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Fiscal Fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency
The federal government, which is $38 trillion in debt, is pulling back on sending money to the states, causing massive budget problems.
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Washington state climate regulations driving up Thanksgiving gas prices
Thanksgiving travel is hitting Washingtonians harder at the pump this year than last November, as state tax increases and a slowing economy cause some to reconsider staying home. While the average gasoline price in Washington has dropped 16 cents since last month,
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When was the first Thanksgiving? It's up for debate
Many believe the first thanksgiving was held in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. However, the first Thanksgiving celebration was held near El Paso in 1598, historians in Texas argue.
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Attorneys general sue to keep SNAP for legal immigrants
The lawsuit names the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins.
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Illinois lawmakers pressed to close loophole that effectively let Rep Garcia pick his replacement
Garcia cleared the path for his chief of staff to run unopposed.
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Ramaswamy edits video initially proposing year-round school
Parents across Ohio are demanding a better education system for their children – and that is exactly who Vivek is listening to,” campaign said.