From the States
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Amid movie industry decline, CA aims to double film tax credits to $750M
“California is the entertainment capital of the world – and we’re committed to ensuring we stay that way,” said Gov. Newsom.
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PA Gov Shapiro hears and agrees with craft brewers’ concerns about Trump tariffs
From the beer’s ingredients to the very aluminum cans it’s packaged in, the incoming cost spike feels inevitable, they say. And it’s a reality Gov. Josh Shapiro acknowledged during a visit to Fegley’s Brew Works in Bethlehem.
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GA Senate passes another controversial election bill after heated debate
Georgia Republicans and Democrats differed significantly on the intent of a sweeping election bill.
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Audit: North Carolina Central University reporting errors exceed $45M
The time covered was the year ending June 30 for the University of North Carolina System school in Durham.
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Republican proposal in New Hampshire would protect spaces for women, girls
Passage of the Senate bill follows approval of similar legislation by the Republican-majority House of Representatives last week, which also passed largely along party lines.
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Utah governor signs bill banning fluoride in public water
The legislation won't take effect until May 7.
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California high speed rail needs $7B bailout, could lose federal funds
The Trump administration is investigating federal funding of the project, and a bill in Congress could end further federal funding for the project entirely.
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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.