From the States
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DOJ to investigate new WA law that requires clergy to report child abuse
Just three days after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law a bill requiring religious leaders in Washington state to report child abuse or neglect – even when it’s disclosed in confession – the DOJ announced on Monday it has opened a civil rights investigation.
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GOP blasts Arizona governor's vetoes of immigration bills
Republicans Monday blasted Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ vetoes of bills designed to protect communities from criminal illegal immigrants.
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D.C. Mayor Bowser calls for repeal of controversial tipping law, Restaurant Assoc. approves
After being blamed for the closure of several Washington restaurants, Mayor Muriel Bowser is calling for the repeal of Initiative 82 requiring tipped employees to be paid the full minimum wage.
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Georgia State Senator wants to add same-sex marriage to state's constitution
State Sen. RaShaun Kemp introduced a resolution that would let Georgia voters decide if same-sex marriage becomes law in the state.
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Poll: Recent Supreme Court decisions are supported by most Americans
The majority of Americans approve of the job the U.S. Supreme Court is doing, according to a new poll. It shows that 51% approve of the work, an increase from 48% in a December poll.
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Texas law enforcement officers keep getting arrested for crimes near the border
Texas law enforcement officers have been arrested for crimes at the border, including human and drug smuggling, sexual assault and more.
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Louisiana has its own problems: audit reveals billions in questioned costs and mismanagement
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s latest annual report details over $3 billion in missing, misappropriated, overstated or understated funds across 18 state agencies and political subdivisions.
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Hundreds rally at Washington state Capitol to protect parental rights: ‘Enough is enough’
Rally spurred by concerns law that lays out several rights parents have regarding their children in public schools may be rewritten.
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Dairy farm in Arizona tests positive for bird flu
Earlier this week, Nevada confirmed its first human case of bird flu, from the same strain, D1.1, that killed a Louisiana man in January.
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Judge in Seattle temporarily blocks Trump’s EO on youth gender reassignment procedures
Washington is among the top states in the nation for performing youth gender reassignment procedures.
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Las Vegas drought comes to an end as first rain falls after 214-day dry spell
It was only 0.01 inch, but the precipitation Thursday was enough to break the second longest dry spell in the Nevada city’s recorded history.
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Legislation introduced in Congress to address cell phones in schools as bipartisan support grows
House bill would direct the U.S. surgeon general to study the impact of cell phones on students’ mental health and academics.
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Illegal vapes flood U.S. market as FDA struggles to squeeze out illicit products
U.S. Food and Drug Administration only allows retailers to sell 34 specific e-cigarettes, but counterfeits are inescapable.