From the States
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EPA repeals Biden-era emission rules for coal and fossil-fueled-fired power plants
Zeldin told ABC News the Biden-era pollution rules were designed to “suffocate our economy in order to protect the environment” with the intent to regulate the coal industry “out of existence.”
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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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Tennessee assemblyman files bill to stop state funding of students in U.S. illegally
Under the measure, school districts enrolling such students would bear sole responsibility for funding them, and the state would be held harmless against action regarding that funding.
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New legislation to target porch pirates
A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to increase penalties for thefts of packages left for delivery amid a pandemic surge in online purchases.
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Meat sticker shock hits as the labor shortage continues
Prices for prime cuts of meat are up by as much as 25% with farmers and consumers taking the hit.
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California sets date to ban new gas-powered generators, lawnmowers, leaf blowers
The ban is the latest move in the state’s efforts to address pollution and reduce emissions.
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Dispute over Zuckerberg election bucks likely headed to court after Wisconsin regulators’ decision
Wisconsin’s Elections Commission has determined the so-called Zuckerbucks are not technically illegal. Some disagree.
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Report recommends taxpayers pay expenses for out-of-state abortions in California
The California Future of Abortion Council has delivered 45 recommendations to the California legislature.
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Biden's COVID measures lose favor with voters as courts reject vaccine mandates time and again
The president enacted three vaccine mandates in September that have all been shut down by the judicial branch.
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Attorney General urges Missouri parents to report public school mask mandates, quarantines
Eric Schmitt sent a letter to all public school districts threatening legal action if they don’t follow a judge’s order on mask mandates and quarantines.
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Democrats lean on Pelosi, Hoyer over holiday supply chain worries
Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., sent a letter seeking legislation to address issues impacting ports, trucking, ocean shipping and manufacturing.
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Brushed back? Phoenix backs off vaccine mandate after federal ruling
U.S. District Judge Stan Baker in Georgia ruled Biden overstepped his authority with the vaccine mandate for millions of federal contract workers.