From the States
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Virginia, Maryland have mixed financial picture
Maryland received one state-level warning, while some of its counties, cities and school systems showed more financial pressure.
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Road construction costs skyrocketing in Georgia
Asphalt resurfacing costs rose 42% from calendar year 2020 to 2025.
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Vast majority of Americans want public healthcare prices
The Voters Voice Poll, conducted Aug. 12-16, surveyed 2,533 registered voters via opt-in online panel and text-to-web cell phone messages.
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Texas man sentenced to four years for ballot fraud
Mohamed was a candidate in the 2020 Carrollton mayoral election, and forged mail ballot applications under the names of Carrollton residents, which were sent to a mail store in Lewisville, where he leased a virtual mailbox.
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California to enact Prop. 36, increasing punishment for theft, drug crimes and homelessness
These changes include the creation of new felony theft and drug crimes, removing the provision that allows certain sentences to be served in county jail and aligning the punishment for crimes involving fentanyl with that of other similar controlled substances.
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41% of young voters say UnitedHealthcare CEO murder acceptable
Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, said younger voters diverge from the majority on several issues, including Thompson's murder.
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Justice Department sues Georgia city over Christian homeless shelter
Brunswick officials began blaming the shelter for an increase in violent crime in 2023, according to the complaint filed.
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Lawmakers: DOJ is stalling in oversight of millions in improperly approved funds
The issue began when the American Rescue Plan was signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021.
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Crime costs Oregon economy about $15 billion annually, report says
Violent crimes were the most costly, creating 64.7% ($9.6 billion) of that economic burden.
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Judge orders uncooperative former state lawmaker to bring glasses to court
State Rep. Eddie Acevedo made clear he was testifying under direction of the judge and not because he wanted to work with prosecutors.
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Border agent killed in helicopter crash near California-Mexico border
The identity of the individual and their gender has not been disclosed so far.
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Virginia governor calls for an end to taxes on tips in state budget
The proposal will need approval from the state's General Assembly which is led by Democrats.
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Trump threatens to fire federal employees working from home
The issue has been thrust to the forefront in part by the incoming Trump administration’s emphasis on government efficiency, spearheaded by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.