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Arizona Democrat governor vetos bill requiring local and state cooperation with ICE
“I will continue to work with the federal government on true border security, but we should not force state and local officials to take marching orders from Washington,” Hobbs said in the veto letter.
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Vance meets with top Vatican official, 'exchange of opinions' on migrants, prisoners, Holy See says
"Finally, hope was expressed for serene collaboration between the state and the Catholic Church in the United States, whose valuable service to the most vulnerable people was acknowledged," the Vatican said
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Poll: 7 in 10 Americans to celebrate Easter this year
Of the 69% who say they do plan to celebrate, 36% will celebrate it primarily as a religious holiday, 13% will celebrate it as a secular one, and 19% will celebrate it as both, according to the polling from Napolitan News Service.
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Bills limiting liability of pesticide makers sweeping through legislatures
The legislation passed in Georgia days before a jury awarded a man $2.1 billion in a lawsuit against Bayer, the makers of Roundup Weed Killer. The Georgia man said the product caused his cancer.
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Report warns of major wireless shortfall by 2027, $1T+ in costs
"The U.S. faces a spectrum crisis, with long-term negative implications for U.S. economic growth. Rising demand on networks and constrained supply is pushing networks to their limit," the executive summary opened.
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Colorado taxpayer-funded abortions bill clears key hurdle in state Senate
Senate Bill 183 was approved by the state Senate in early March and passed its first hurdle in the House this week, on a party-line vote.
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Union says carmakers should absorb Trump's 25% tariff on imports
The 25% tariff applies to imported passenger vehicles, light trucks and auto parts. It also includes processes to expand tariffs on additional parts "if necessary," according to the White House.
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Hochul's ‘bell-to-bell’ smartphone ban to survive budget negotiations
Under the proposal, schools will be required to develop plans for storing smartphones during the day, but administrators and teachers will have the flexibility to do what works best for their buildings and students.
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Youngkin pushes to strip funds from 'sanctuary' localities
In the administration's words, the proposal is intended to "prioritize the safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth."
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California lost 173K private jobs, added 181K public since Jan 2023
The report also found that while hourly wages are up, average hours worked are down, suggesting employers are cutting hours to reduce labor costs, such as those imposed by the state’s sector-based minimum wages.
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Mixed reactions over auto tariffs as union says it will revive Michigan jobs
The UAW, one of the country's largest labor unions, said in a statement the tariffs will revive America’s auto industry by fixing “broken trade deals.”
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Authorities identify alleged top MS-13 gang member in Virginia
The suspect, 24, was taken into custody in Woodbridge, Virginia and the individual's name has not been released yet.
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75 days after Pacific Palisades fire, LA has issued just four permits for rebuilding
Mayor Karen Bass has said that homeowners who fail to clean up lots will have the burned-up remains of their homes declared a “nuisance,” prompting pushback from local leaders.