From the States
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No Kings organizers say they have over 3K demonstrations planned for this weekend
The rally in Minnesota is expected to be the most prominent with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Joan Baez, Maggie Rogers, Jane Fonda and Bruce Springsteen scheduled to speak or perform at the state Capitol in St. Paul.
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Texas Gov Abbott criticizes Paxton in Texas Supreme Court brief, citing missteps in a lawsuit
Gov. Greg Abbott criticiized Attorney General Ken Paxton in a brief filed with the Texas Supreme Court related to a lawsuit Paxton filed challenging a legal aid program in Harris County.
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NASA changes plans, will build $20 billion base on the Moon
NASA has abandoned its plans to build a lunar-orbiting space station and will instead use those resources to construct a $20 billion permanent base on the moon, scheduled for completion within seven years.
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Maine lawmakers start new year with big pay raises
Lawmakers' salaries will grow from $25,000 to $45,000 for their two-year terms.
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Marijuana business booming in New York with more than 300 pot shops reported across state
Retail pot sales have generated $22 million in combined tax revenues for local governments, including $7.9 million for New York City, according to state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office.
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U-Haul report places Illinois near the bottom of places people are moving to
Illinois' place on the list grew three spots from No. 48 in the 2023 report.
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Justice Department issues consent decree with Fulton County Jail
The agreement comes after a Nov. 14 report that called jail conditions "symptomatic of a pattern of dangerous and dehumanizing conditions."
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FAA administrator: Boeing needs ‘a fundamental cultural shift’
On Friday, Boeing issued a news release on the company’s Safety and Quality Plan, which focused on “investing in workforce training, simplifying plans and processes, eliminating defects, and elevating our safety and quality culture.”
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New water plan to alleviate drought and protect fish in California unveiled by Biden and Newsom
In a news release, Newsom noted that a priority when determining this new framework was ensuring water supply for all Californians while accommodating endangered fish species.
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New Orleans Police will upgrade security for Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
This comes a few days after a deadly terror attack killed 14 people and injured at least 35 on New Year's Day when a truck was driven into a crowd in the city's oldest neighborhood.
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Illinois Attorney General offers warnings about weight loss drugs
Sales of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have soared, with over 1.6 million prescriptions issued in Illinois last year.
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San Francisco supervisor demands end to homeless 'drug enableism'
County Supervisor Matt Dorsey wants “mass arrests, detox, and treatment.”
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Ohio Gov. DeWine vetoes ‘medical free speech’ provision
Governor stopped provisions that would have allowed doctors to express different opinions from state views.