From the States
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What can taxpayers do when local governments waste their money?
In Corpus Christi, residents are facing a water shortage, even though $1 billion has been directed to proposed solutions. Conflict among officials continues
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Illinois lawmaker criticizes efforts to replace natural foods with alternative proteins
State Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, voiced skepticism about the initiative, questioning whether taxpayer money would be better spent supporting traditional farmers directly.
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Busy Colorado legislature approves 2 major gun control bills, and more
The Colorado House voted on a flurry of bills to end the week, approving two major gun regulation bills, a bill on education and another one on car licenses.
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'We don't want the money': WA trucking industry resists EV mandate
DOE is offering over $130 million in taxpayer funding to buy clean trucks and build charging infrastructure expected later this year.
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Chicago Bears officials tell city's mayor building stadium in suburbs a priority
The team bought the Arlington Heights property for nearly $200 million in 2023. Team President Kevin Warren said they were fortunate to find such a prime piece of real estate.
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Mandatory human trafficking awareness training at Illinois casinos
All casino employees must complete annual human trafficking training with their initial training being completed within the first three months from the start of their employment.
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New York business groups say antitrust bill could cost jobs, hurt economy
The 21st Century Antitrust Act, sponsored by state Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris, D-Queens, and Assembly Minority Leader Crystal People-Stokes, D-Buffalo, would lower the threshold for antitrust enforcement and allow class-action lawsuits for violations of proposed anti-monopoly regulations, among other changes.
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California co-leads states challenging Trump's orders against DEI
States that filed the amicus brief include Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
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Georgia lawmakers taking another look at legalizing gaming
Rep. Marcus Wiedower, R-Watkinsville, introduced a measure during this year's session of the General Assembly that would have put legalized sports betting before voters in November 2026 but it never made it off the House floor. The bill would not have approved casinos or other brick-and-mortar gambling.
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Texas once again broke its own job records
No other state in the country is reporting job growth or breaking employment records every month other than Texas, according to the data.
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New Hampshire lawmakers approve ban on ‘sanctuary’ communities
Legislation is awaiting Gov. Kelly Ayotte's signature.
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IL prioritizes $3.2B for illegal immigrants, leaves working families behind: Legislator
“Then you see $3.2 billion spent on illegal immigrants here in the state of Illinois. I have working-class families calling me asking, ‘Hey Adam, why are we spending $3.2 billion on illegals when we can't even fund our afterschool program?’” said Niemerg.
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Texas congressmen in House and Senate file bill to reimburse state for border security costs
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn filed the State Border Security Assistance Act on Thursday; Sen. Ted Cruz is a cosponsor. U.S. Rep. Chip Roy filed companion legislation in the House.