From the States
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New Jersey Dem Gov Sherrill signs immigration bills limiting scope of state cooperation with ICE
“To be crystal clear: we will not abide by this unconstitutional ban,” acting DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said. “The Supremacy Clause makes it clear that New Jersey’s sanctuary politicians do not control federal law enforcement.”
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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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Billionaire Democrat supporter blasts Washington Gov. Inslee's wealth tax 'boneheaded'
A wealth tax is imposed on the value of some or all of a taxpayer's assets, such as stocks, real estate, and businesses.
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Two major banks leave UN Net Zero Banking Alliance in two weeks
Since April 2021, 145 banks in 44 countries with more than $73 trillion in assets have joined NZBA, tripling membership in three years.
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Environmental groups sue California over livestock manure policy
The aim of the LCFS is to reduce carbon emissions from transportation fuels in California, but there have been protests over the past few months about the potential environmental and fiscal impacts of the amendments.
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Louisiana gambling revenue grows as mobile sports betting catches heat over social costs
Casino industry recently targeted by bill that would have increased taxes on online sports betting from 15% to 51%.
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Americans increasingly support a quick resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict
37% of Americans say the U.S. is doing too much to help Ukraine.
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Border crime in Texas linked to child trafficking in Houston area
The latest arrests are of Venezuelan and Guatemalan nationals in the country illegally.
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Youngkin budget amendments in Virginia would deliver tax relief, more education investments
The governor titled the budget the “Keep Virginia Winning” budget.
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Report says Florida's citrus industry crop is down 90% from two decades before
Two hurricanes resulted in citrus forecast dropping by 3 million boxes in orange production and 200,000 boxes in grapefruits.
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Syrian official illegally living in U.S. indicted on immigration fraud, torture charges
Had he disclosed his true identity, he would not have been allowed entry into the country.
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UAW withdraws its support to unionize Vanderbilt grad students
Decision comes after a federal court said a request from the UAW and the Labor Relations Board for personal student.