From the States
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Democratic governor blasts Biden admin drug program over fentanyl crisis: 'Knew people would die'
The governor's comment occurred shortly before DEA Administrator Terrance Cole asked DEA Assistant Inspector General Sean O'Neill to conduct an independent review of agency operations in New Mexico.
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Millions of people face delays on tax refunds, IRS identity theft line, watchdog says
More than 14 million returns were suspended during processing, and more than 1 million taxpayers waited an average of 5.5 weeks for refunds. Identity theft victims faced average waits of nearly 20 months.
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California Legislature passes $11.25B housing bond, voters have final say
The bill now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk before it heads to the November ballot for California voters to approve or reject.
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Washington lawmaker shares terrifying moments learning his son shot in drive-by
Student had bullet wounds to his left arm in two places and to his back. He called 911 and help arrived quickly.
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Month after month, Texas keeps breaking its own employment records
Texas broke records for having the greatest number of total jobs, greatest number of Texans working, and greatest size of the state’s labor force in January.
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CA approves 22% rate hike for state’s top property insurer, State Farm, to stabilize market
State Farm justified its rate hike by claiming it is paying out $1.26 in claims for every dollar it collects in premiums, resulting in the loss of $5 billion in the last nine years.
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Paxton: Courts cannot order agencies to issue 'transgender' driver’s licenses, IDs
Paxton’s opinion concludes that the “‘judicial power’ endowed to district courts does not countenance ex parte orders directing state agencies to amend a person’s biological sex on driver’s licenses or birth certificates.
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Supreme Court to hear argument over Louisiana congressional districts on racial issues
The U.S. Supreme Court has previously ruled that race can be considered in redistricting as long as it does not predominate over traditional redistricting principles.
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Despite paying second highest gas taxes, study shows Illinoisans deal with subpar roads
The Reason Foundation has released its Annual Highway Report, which examines pavement condition, deficient bridges, traffic congestion and the overall costs.
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Gov. Abbott highlights school choice and parental rights support at Texas Pastor’s Council briefing
Abbott also pointed to a Dallas Independent School District program to provide information to children about how to change their biological sex.
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LA demolishes beloved family treehouse as fire victims stall in permit limbo; misplaced priorities
Although the petition to save the 24-year-old, iconic, front-yard treehouse of "Simpsons" producer Rick Polozzi has collected nearly 7,000 signatures, LA appears set to move forward with demolition.
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Pennsylvania legislators propose additional benefits for National Guard service
Representatives Arvind Venkat, D-Pittsburgh, and Craig Williams, R-Chadds Ford, have introduced a bill that extends the state’s GI bill to cover college tuition for an additional family member when service members re-enlist.
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Gov. DeSantis administration to give $2M grant to SeaPort Manatee after hurricane damage
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $2 million grant from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for infrastructure improvements at SeaPort Manatee as it recovers from hurricane damage.