From the States
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Another article questioning Sen. Fetterman's behavior sheds light on mental health crisis
Defenders and detractors have raised the question as to whether his colleagues and the public are concerned about the senator’s health or whether it’s a convenient frame to view his surprising breaks with his own party.
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Georgia senate race clarified on GOP side with Gov. Kemp out, Rep. Carter in
Other Republican candidates will likely enter the race. U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Rome, is mentioned as one who could enter a potentially crowded Republican primary race.
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After national outrage, California Dems restore bill making child prostitution a felony
Despite support for the original bill from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, Democrats previously voted to remove the felony provisions.
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Parents' bill of rights measure wins in court, but Dems in Washington state seek to reverse it
The initiative provides parents with a right to review educational materials, receive certain notifications, and opt out of sexual health education.
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In letter to Secretary of State Rubio, Democrats defend DEI
Trump’s supporters have heralded the end to taxpayer-funded DEI as long overdue, though critics have pushed back.
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Child care costs continue to rise in PA since COVID-19 pandemic: Report
Child care costs have continued to rise year after year, ballooning 20% since 2019. Prices are highest in the state’s major population centers, Philadelphia and Allegheny counties, where families pay over $12,000 annually for child care.
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Colorado GOP concerned as committee considers ban on 'majority of guns' in the state
Colorado Senate Republicans labeled Senate Bill 3 “one of the most extreme gun control bills in Colorado’s history.”
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Lawmakers in New York seek to make 'masked harassment' a crime
New York lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would make it a crime to wear face masks to harass or threaten someone in response to recent incidents of intimidation by face-covered demonstrators.
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University in California holding UndocU Conference as space for students in U.S. illegally
The conference is intended to “highlight the diverse and intersectional identities of undocumented people,” according to its description.
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Chicago school officials mistake Secret Service for ICE
"While people across the city are worried about heightened immigration enforcement, it is imperative that individuals not spread unverified information that sparks fear across the city,” the mayor wrote on X
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War on DEI: Full scale battle kicks off as Trump takes office
Diversity, equity and inclusion polices are retreating nationwide, from the federal government to corporations around the country. President Donald Trump immediately upon taking office began rooting out diversity, equity and inclusion positions within the federal
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Rep. Andy Biggs starts collecting signatures for Arizona governor's race
His nominating petition will need to hit a certain threshold of signatures in order for his name to appear on the ballot. Earlier this week, he announced he was going to contemplate the “weighty decision” after filing an official statement of interest with the Secretary of State’s office.
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State legislator suspects prosecutions as Illinois cities defy Trump deportation plans
Just hours after President Donald Trump took the oath of office, DeKalb's city manager Bill Nicklas issued a statement about the police department’s role in supporting federal authorities in carrying out mass deportations.