From the States
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Texas HHS agency cracking down on birth tourism, 'HavemybabyinTEXAS.com'
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is cracking down on birth tourism in response to a directive issued by Gov. Greg Abbott. "I am pleased that HHSC took decisive action based on my directive last week,” Abbott said.
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Senator Graham was a man of great faith and a fierce fighter for South Carolina, America
From colleagues in both major parties to leaders of foreign nations, appreciation for the public service of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has been overwhelming since he died Saturday night.
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Southwest suffering under extreme heat, wildfires
Wildfires across the southwestern U.S. are ongoing and more widespread than usual. As of last week, the year-to-date acreage burn for the entire U.S. was up 46% compared to the last 10 years.
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Michigan GOP votes to oust its chairwoman, saying they 'made history'
Kristina Karamo said the meeting and vote had no standing and she is still chairman of the Michigan GOP.
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Washington state lawmakers discuss sobriety checkpoints, cameras to combat traffic deaths
Traffic deaths in Washington hit a high in 2022,l with 750.
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Total number of Texas counties that have declared invasion reaches 50
All 50 county resolutions cite the invasion clauses of the U.S. Constitution, Articles IV, Section 4, which require the federal government to protect states from an invasion.
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Governors Whitmer, Inslee trade barbs, bets prior to Michigan-Washington championship game
The stakes are high in a bet between governors in advance of Monday’s clash between Michigan and Washington in the NCAA College Football Playoff championship game.
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Washington state could spend up to $120,000 per vehicle on EV truck subsidies
The program would apply to light and heavy duty vehicles that weigh 8,500 lbs. or more, and would include both on and off-road vehicles such as large forklifts, terminal tractors, and commercial harbor crafts.
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Illinois gov. issues 18th 30-day migrant disaster proclamation
The migrant disaster orders follow more than three years of emergency orders Pritzker issued during the pandemic.
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Anti-Israel demonstrators occupy California capitol: 'The demonstration was disruptive'
Demonstrators unfurled banners from the rotunda’s mezzanine suggesting the United States is responsible for the war in Gaza, in sequence saying, “No funding for Israel’s genocide in Palestine...”
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Florida Senate bill would create health care innovation council to harness business creativity
The council would be required to submit reports to Gov. Ron DeSantis and lawmakers on best practice recommendations.
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Ballot initiative to rescind Florida’s abortion laws gets required signatures
There is at least one more hurdle before the measure can go on the ballot.
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Federal government approves Florida's request to import prescription drugs
FDA approval ended a prolonged legal battle and provided Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis a key policy win.