From the States
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Los Angeles County K-9 teams reunite with their fire family after helping out in Texas
Los Angeles County Fire Department K-9 teams returned home Sunday morning after an 18-day search-and-rescue mission to Texas to help in the aftermath of the catastrophic Independence Day flooding.
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One third of American adults had mental illness or substance use disorder in 2024: Report
New data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows that while some progress has been made in reducing mental illness and substance abuse, 86.6 million Americans aged 18 and older had either a mental illness or substance use disorder in 2024.
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New York county clerk sued by Texas attorney general over shipping abortion pills
A county clerk in New York has been sued by the attorney general in Texas for refusing to certify a court judgment against a New York City doctor accused of sending abortion pills to the state.
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Exclusive: NJ residents concerned about governor’s energy policies, poll shows
Independent Women is a women’s organization dedicated to developing and advancing policies that “enhance people’s freedom, opportunities, and well-being,” according to its website.
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Virginia expands use of AI to scan and simplify regulations under Youngkin order
In plain terms, Virginia will now use AI to help cut unnecessary regulations while ensuring state rules stay clear and up to date.
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Democrat, Republican governors from 13 states send assistance to Texas
Both Republican and Democratic governors have sent help to Texas from the states of Arkansas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin.
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Trump executive order on solar and wind threatens Louisiana’s solar gains, advocates warn
Louisiana’s solar industry contributed more than $741 million in total economic output in 2023, according to a new study.
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Trump to mark one year anniversary of his assassination attempt quietly
Trump, known for marking historic occasions with pomp, will observe part of the shooting anniversary by attending a soccer game in East Rutherford, N.J., appearing to mark the events of July 13, 2024, in private.
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Report: Texas leads U.S. in flood deaths, led by Flash Flood Alley
Analysis evaluated data from 1959 to 2019 in the 48 contiguous states and District of Columbia.
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DeWine sets leaders for group to study property tax reform
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine made good on a veto promise of creating a group to study and offer solutions to combat rising property taxes.
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Texas firefighters on Austin fire chief: ‘dereliction of duty’ cost lives
As the death toll from the central Texas floods surpasses 120 with 170 still missing, Austin’s fire chief is in the crosshairs of firefighters who claim his refusal to respond and assist in the rescue effort cost lives.
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Questions arise over AZ Sen. Gallego's presidential ambitions as he heads to Iowa State Fair
The Iowa Democrats said Gallego will be speaking “with Iowans about how Republicans’ big, bad budget-busting bill will impact our communities.”
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With billions for broadband, Kerr County, TX, still without cell phone reception
Even after Texas received and allocated billions of dollars for broadband, much of Kerr County still has limited to no cell phone reception.