From the States
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California Democrats endorse billionaire tax ballot measure that Newsom, unions oppose
The vote to back the measure narrowly won after two votes — one to endorse it and another to remain neutral — failed. Prior to Sunday's vote, the measure had gained few endorsements.
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Wildfires spreading in Spokane County, leading to evacuations
Forecasters warned that gusty winds and low humidity could fuel rapid fire growth on Sunday, complicating containment efforts.
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Democrats eye battleground Virginia seat as key to flipping House
Labeled a toss-up by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, the battle for Virginia’s Hampton Roads seat will be one of the most watched races across the country in November’s midterm elections.
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Gov. Inslee pauses non-emergency surgeries in Washington state
The executive order, which took effect Monday and lasts for a month, marks the third time since the pandemic began in March 2020 that the governor has taken such an action.
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Michigan Democratic Party deletes social post claiming parents aren’t ‘client of the public school’
Facebook post ignited a hailstorm of criticism as the debate over parental rights continues to rage across America.
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Lawmakers seeks to divert illegal immigrants released in Pennsylvania to Delaware
Republican State Sen. Mario Scavello wants the illegal aliens to be moved to President Joe Biden's home state.
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Illinois governor threatens to veto bill giving vaccinated school staff paid COVID-19 leave
Pritzker reportedly made clear in a letter to the state’s two largest teachers unions that he plans to veto the legislation.
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Analysis shows education vouchers saved Georgia taxpayers millions
Savings estimated to be at least $605 million in fiscal year 2018, handing proponents a powerful argument for school choice.
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United Van Lines report: Americans continue moving out of higher-tax states
In 2021, the top five inbound states were: Vermont, South Dakota, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Florida. Four of the five are lower-taxing red states; two have no state income tax.
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COVID-19 workplace safety rules change for California employers
The new rules, approved in December by Cal/OSHA, come as the state faces an increase in COVID-19 cases due to omicron.
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Asheville agrees to remove racial preference from scholarships after facing lawsuit
The scholarships originally were set aside by the Asheville City Schools Foundation for Black high school students and Black educators.
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Biden's rough week: A Supreme Court loss, continued economic woes, pushback from Democrats
Inflation, joblessness and vaccine mandates have been issues for the Biden administration for months, and poll numbers this week showed voters are unhappy with the president's work one year into his presidency.
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Big spender? Georgia's GOP governor proposes increasing spending by $3B
Georgia lawmakers will start budget deliberations Tuesday. It is not mandatory for appropriation leaders to spend the money as Kemp wants.