From the States
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Homelessness in Colorado is up by 90% since 2020: Report
The report, by the free-enterprise Common Sense Institute, also called into question most of the state’s “housing first” approach, saying it “may not be the best approach to addressing this challenge.”
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Legislator raises concern that CA bill would prioritize illegal immigrants for disaster aid
“You are carving out the authority for state funding to go to illegal immigrants,” said DeMaio. “The bill would allow the director of emergency services to prioritize funds for people who not here legally.”
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Voters in over 20 congressional swing districts want Trump tax cuts extended: Poll
Worried about high living costs, Americans in key battleground districts want lawmakers to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, according to a new poll commissioned by the National Taxpayers Union.
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Bills limiting liability of pesticide makers sweeping through legislatures
The legislation passed in Georgia days before a jury awarded a man $2.1 billion in a lawsuit against Bayer, the makers of Roundup Weed Killer. The Georgia man said the product caused his cancer.
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Colorado taxpayer-funded abortions bill clears key hurdle in state Senate
Senate Bill 183 was approved by the state Senate in early March and passed its first hurdle in the House this week, on a party-line vote.
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Union says carmakers should absorb Trump's 25% tariff on imports
The 25% tariff applies to imported passenger vehicles, light trucks and auto parts. It also includes processes to expand tariffs on additional parts "if necessary," according to the White House.
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Hochul's ‘bell-to-bell’ smartphone ban to survive budget negotiations
Under the proposal, schools will be required to develop plans for storing smartphones during the day, but administrators and teachers will have the flexibility to do what works best for their buildings and students.
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Youngkin pushes to strip funds from 'sanctuary' localities
In the administration's words, the proposal is intended to "prioritize the safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth."
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California lost 173K private jobs, added 181K public since Jan 2023
The report also found that while hourly wages are up, average hours worked are down, suggesting employers are cutting hours to reduce labor costs, such as those imposed by the state’s sector-based minimum wages.
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Mixed reactions over auto tariffs as union says it will revive Michigan jobs
The UAW, one of the country's largest labor unions, said in a statement the tariffs will revive America’s auto industry by fixing “broken trade deals.”
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75 days after Pacific Palisades fire, LA has issued just four permits for rebuilding
Mayor Karen Bass has said that homeowners who fail to clean up lots will have the burned-up remains of their homes declared a “nuisance,” prompting pushback from local leaders.
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Arizona joins coalition of 23 AGs suing to unfreeze FEMA funds
The actions from the Trump administration are part of a broader effort to examine and cut down on spending.
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Youngkin budget proposal funds raises, health and safety; cuts wages and health programs
At the end of the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers approved the two-year budget, which contained 515 amendments. The plan passed with overwhelming support before the governor issued his revisions.