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Europe tried wealth taxes. Most gave up.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act in March. The proposal would impose a 5% annual wealth tax on the roughly 938 Americans with a net worth exceeding $1 billion.
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Budget Bloat: $5.7 billion deficit prompts prediction of 'crisis' in Pennsylvania
There has been no public indication by Gov. Josh Shapiro or any of the 253 lawmakers of any agreement to reduce gap.
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Louisiana climate lawsuit ban headed to full Senate vote
With backing from a range of industry trade groups, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act seeks to proactively shield fossil fuel companies, private businesses, and government entities from national "climate lawfare."
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Cellular outage reports increase at AT&T, Verizon and others as some 911 services affected
People in need of emergency services in San Francisco are being instructed to use a landline if their cell phones do not work.
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California proposes landlords must accept pets, experts warn rents will rise
Others warned of nuisances to other tenants, and the risk that certain dog breeds would pose to property owners’ ability to get property insurance.
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Jails across Illinois experience vacancies after elimination of cash bail
There are no plans at this time to repurpose the Cook County or McLean county jail facilities.
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'Arizona Border Invasion Act' passes state senate, Hobbs plans to veto
While the governor has deployed National Guard troops to the southern border and been critical of the Biden administration, she previously vetoed Republican-backed border bills last session.
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Labor strikes in 2023 highest since 2000: Department of Labor
The 2023 disputes saw 458,900 workers participate.
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Bill to ban foreign money in Ohio ballot issues moves ahead
The bill would ban a foreign national from contributing or spending to support or oppose a state or local ballot issue directly or through another organization.
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WikiLeaks' Assange put lives at risk and went beyond journalism, US lawyers in extradition case say
Assange, 52, was indicted on 17 espionage charges and one computer charge after his website published classified documents nearly 15 years ago.
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Amid crime wave, frustrated DC voters take aim at City Council members, stage second recall effort
"I will always work with and for my constituents to help Ward 1 and the District continue to grow and thrive," Nadeau said in a lengthy statement following the recall.
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Rhode Island attorney general blasts release of migrant accused of molesting child
Neronha also questioned why the Rhode Island Department of Corrections and other state authorities didn't turn the suspect over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Kirk Cameron emphasizes importance of storytelling to change the culture of America
Cameron is teaming up with publishing company Brave Books to launch a TV program titled "Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk."