From the States
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LA County investigates Farmers Insurance over fire claims from Eaton and Palisades fires
While rebuilding for affluent property owners has moved forward, Zar emphasized that protecting vulnerable populations remains a critical hurdle.
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Wyoming sorority tells federal judge that allowing a biological male violates their rights
The case rests on a breach of contract claim in which Lavin alleges the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority counsel implemented the expansion of the definition of “women” without properly following the sorority’s bylaw rules for redefining terms
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With 50 days to go until Election Day, GOP finally pours money into Paxton campaign
With Republican control of the U.S. Senate on the line in November, and after the first midterm Republican Convention was held in Dallas, the Senate Leadership Fund’s Texas PAC placed nearly $42 million in ad buys in Texas.
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Amid renewed spike in remote learning, school choice thrives
Parents have been growing more frustrated by ever-changing mandates, failed virtual learning outcomes and controversial curricula in public school systems.
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California promised students 6 million COVID tests. Most counties remain empty-handed
The California Department of Public Health on Tuesday partly blamed inclement weather across the nation for the test kit delays.
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Ducey offers up to $7,000 to some Arizona families if schools close due to COVID-19
If schools close for a single day due to COVID, some families would be eligible for up to $7,000 in child care, online tutoring and other expenses.
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Not enough U-Haul trucks for fleeing Californians in 2021 amid ongoing blue-to-red flight: report
Red states are top 5 gainers in U-Haul Growth Index signaling migration trends by measuring net difference between one-way entries and exits of the company's rental trucks for each state.
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Snowstorm blamed for three deaths, strands motorists overnight in Virginia in 48-mile backup
Many drivers, some with children and pets in their vehicles, are out of gas and don't have food or water
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Madison mayor continues fight against Wisconsin’s election investigation
Chief investigator filed subpoenas just before New Year's, asking for information from both mayor and Wisconsin Elections Commission.
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Mississippi governor seeks income tax elimination, legal medical marijuana with caps
“The No. 1 thing is to create an environment for long-term capital investment and long-term job creation in the state,” Tate Reeves says.
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Manhattan DA: No charges against Cuomo in COVID nursing home death scandal
The news from Manhattan comes after prosecutors in Nassau and Westchester counties declined charges related to sexual harassment.
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Plastic bag tax goes into effect in northern Virginia
Shoppers in three Virginia localities will see the new charge on their receipts if they use plastic bags to carry out their groceries or other goods.
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Fast moving winter storm blankets Washington with snow, closing government, schools
As much as 10 inches of snow was forecast for the District of Columbia