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Congress is behind schedule and facing tight government funding deadline upon November return
While the House would normally be in session this week, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., released his chamber two weeks early — despite protests from members who wanted to tackle AI safety legislation and advance a second Epstein files discharge petition.
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Pennsylvania House passes bill to tax and regulate natural kratom, and ban synthetic kratom
A legislative analysis of the bill estimated that in the first full year of implementation the new 12% tax on the sale of kratom products would generate $4.4 million, and the state would collect an additional $241,000 in sales tax.
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California AG Rob Bonta contends 'mail-in voting is safe'
Hans von Spakovsky dismissed Bonta's claims regarding security. "Bonta's claim that mail voting in California is 'safe and secure' when the state has no ID requirement, refuses to verify the citizenship of registered voters and has one of the most inaccurate, mistake-ridden voter registration lists in the country is laughable,"
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Wikipedia labels top Jewish civil rights organization as 'generally unreliable' source
The ADL strongly disagreed with the decision.
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Seattle City Council approves amended bill to expand license plate readers
Measure passed after amendments to address privacy concerns.
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Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs tax cuts
"Half a billion dollars is how much money we just put back into the pockets of the people of Arkansas," Sanders said.
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Lawsuit alleges St. Louis' guaranteed basic income is unconstitutional
Two taxpayers filed a lawsuit claiming provision violated Missouri Constitution.
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Louisiana Gov. Landry signs K-12 education savings account bill into law
"This bill will establish an education scholarship this state so desperately needs," Landry said during the signing ceremony.
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Texas towns under water, river basins flood as Tropical Storm Alberto moves in
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Houston Galveston area through Wednesday.
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Tropical Storm Alberto puts Texas, Mexico under threat of major flooding
The National Weather Service office in Houston said that there have already been reports of coastal flooding in the area.
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Corn growers join lawsuit against EPA over emissions mandates
EPA finalized new rules for models of semi-trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles in bid to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Illinois lawmaker seeks to criminalize flying American flag upside down
Legislation a response to local incident in which official flew American flag upside down after Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts.
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Growing number of Americans struggling to make ends meet under Bidenomics
Prices have risen about 20% since the president took office, a huge increase across all kinds of goods and services.