Politics & Policy
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Contractor blames state for NJ voter registration errors, contradicting governor
The 6,600 non-citizens reportedly confirmed they were not citizens, but also indicated they sought to register to vote, according to IDEMIA Senior Vice President Lisa Shoemaker.
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California rejected nearly 150K mail-in ballots in state primary, postmark cited as possible issue
Ballots that arrive at the election office up to seven days late can still be counted, so long as they're postmarked by Election Day.
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More than 19 million eggs voluntarily recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Salmonella poisoning causes fever, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. It can also cause diarrhea, which may be bloody.
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Stefanik calls United Nations 'antisemitic,' will review funding: confirmation hearing
"If confirmed, I am committed to a full review across the UN’s programs," Rep. Elise Stefanik said.
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Trump guts Biden’s climate agenda in no-holds-barred deluge of pro-fossil fuel executive orders
Experts say Trump's unleashing of American energy may play out like Trump's return to the White House. It will face many challenges and opposition, but in the end American consumers stand to benefit.
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California's soaring electricity rates strain consumers, impact climate goals
The report points out that while the greenhouse gas reduction programs that raise electricity rates are part of California’s climate goals.
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GOP Rep. Andy Biggs mulls Arizona gubernatorial bid
"I have a firm understanding of what the state needs to thrive," Biggs said.
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Consumers Energy looks to raise prices, advocacy groups concerned
Consumers Energy, which provides natural gas and electricity to 6.8 million of Michigan’s 10 million consumers in the lower peninsula, filed paperwork with the Michigan Public Service Commission in December requesting rate increases.
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Democrats again push to stop taxpayer HB6 payments to power plants
Proposed legislation to stop and refund Ohio taxpayer subsidies being paid to two coal-fired power plants
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Hochul pledges to uphold climate pact after Trump pulls out
Hochul wrote in the letter, which was also signed by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who co-chairs the climate alliance, "This does not change with a shift in federal administration."
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Trump’s moratorium on offshore wind development gives wind industry’s opponents in blue states hope
“We have government officials, elected officials, who all want this [offshore wind development] for whatever reasons, and they have steamrolled this from the very beginning,” said Amy DiSibio, board member for Nantucket-based ACK For Whales.
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Trump reverses Biden decision and reinstates Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in his confirmation hearing that restrictions would be imposed on Cuba.
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Trump's formal creation of the Department of Government Efficiency sparks lawsuits
One group argued that DOGE is a federal advisory committee, which violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act.