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CBO can't estimate savings in Paul's cost-cutter bonus bill
Paul's office says the program pays for itself by design.
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Tariffs, jobs debate in close Ohio congressional race
The Ohio legislature approved a new congressional map in October 2025 that would favor Republicans in the midterm elections.
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Black man charged with homicide in connection with the death of a woman found hanging from a tree
The case attracted national attention because of Mississippi's history of racial violence and lynching. Jackson police chief RaShall Brackney-Wheelock wouldn't discuss a motive, but did say that the suspect is a 51-year-old Black man who knew the victim.
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Deadline missed for updated report by California High-Speed Rail Authority
The entire San Francisco-to-Los Angeles segment is projected to cost $126.2 billion, well over the $9.95 billion bond that passed in 2008.
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Colorado Governor Polis set to sign off on $46.8 billion budget
The state has had to cut down on spending across a variety of sectors to make up a $1.5 billion budget shortfall that has largely come about from low estimates on the cost of programs.
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Tennessee governor calls for state lawmakers to convene special session next week for redistricting
Lee said the new legislative session will formally review the state’s congressional map and stated that any changes to the map must be enacted as soon as possible to ensure Tennesseans have "reflective representation."
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Report: Carbon taxes cost Pennsylvania $5B
A new report from the Commonwealth Foundation concludes it could have been even bigger business had state regulators not spent the last six years “flirting” with a carbon tax program called the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the success of which many critics say relies on the fossil fuels it means to curb.
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New Jersey sued over tuition rate for ‘illegal aliens’ at public colleges
Federal prosecutors say the laws deprive U.S. citizens of opportunities for lower tuition rates, scholarships and other assistance.
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Education watchdog files Title IX complaint over UW's gender-inclusive policies
The central claim alleges the university is violating Title IX protections for women by refusing to give female students access to single-sex spaces, such as bathrooms and locker rooms.
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Ending data center sales tax break could reduce gas prices in Pennsylvania, says senator
The average price per gallon in Pennsylvania was $4.42 on Friday, an increase of eight cents overnight and 38 cents in the past month. A year ago, the price was $3.36.
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Anti-human trafficking advocate arrested for trespassing on Island previously owned by Epstein
The people escorted police to a holding area, where they found Benjamin Owen, founder of We Fight Monsters. He was restrained by duct tap and his body and face, according to police.
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Washington governor admits to state ethics violations in signed agreement
Gov. Bob Ferguson agreed to pay a $4,000 fine for letting his former chief strategy officer take a taxpayer-funded flight with him last year.
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Suspect in London stabbing of two Jews charged with attempted murder
Somalia-born Essa Suleiman was charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a bladed article in a public place.