From the States
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Aaron Rodgers announces upcoming retirement from NFL after 22 seasons
The formal confirmation comes after Rodgers, who won the Super Bowl in 2011 when he played for the Green Bay Packers, signed a one-year contract with the Steelers on Monday. The season marks his second with Pittsburgh.
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NATO allies under pressure to increase their defense as US reduces its number of troops in Europe
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth credited Poland for demonstrating its ability to defend its own border, hoping Poland would serve as an example for other NATO nations.
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Gov Pritzker knocks Illinois progressives’ ability to get new tax measures passed
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ruled out the passage of many new tax proposals from progressive lawmakers before the end of the legislative session next week in Springfield.
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Push to limit Washington state governor's emergency powers gains legislative traction
There are bipartisan indications that lawmakers may finally move to rein in the governor.
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New Hampshire House votes to legalize marijuana
“This is truly a bipartisan issue with strong and wide support from Granite Staters," state Rep. Mark Warden, R-Manchester, says.
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Rural homelessness is increasing, and it can be hard to see
Policy director for Housing Action Illinois says homelessness in rural areas often flies under radar because it’s less visible than in urban areas.
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Lawmaker introduces bill for Space Force license plates in Illinois
"This truly is not about the bill, but the plate. I just want people to understand and appreciate our armed forces," said state Rep. David.Friess.
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Mobile sports betting to launch in New York this weekend
State Gaming Commission determined that four operators have met the guidelines for launching.
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Green Bay mayor wants penalties, Republican lawmaker wants answers in election probe
City’s mayor, Eric Genrich, is asking a judge to punish former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Mike Gableman for what he says are “false statements” in election integrity probe.
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Former Gov. Tommy Thompson announces retirement from University of Wisconsin
Thompson is leaving the UW System as interim president in March.
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Washington state’s marijuana tax has raised more than $3B
For every $1 billion in revenue collected from state’s cannabis retail tax, nearly $600 million is funneled into public health initiatives.
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Rising COVID cases in Utah lead Sundance officials to cancel in-person festival
“While it is a deep loss to not have the in-person experience in Utah, we do not believe it is safe nor feasible to gather thousands,” group says.
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Democrat-supported bill allows suspects to potentially intimidate victims, Illinois Republicans warn
Critics warned that the measure could lead to witness tampering and intimidation, particularly in domestic violence situations.