From the States
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Texas Congressman Roy leads call to halt federal funding for CAIR
Outgoing U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is again calling on the federal government to take action against the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), this time against its California chapter.
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Texas Gov Abbott weighs in on Senate race, amps up Republican fundraising, voting goals
“Make no mistake: the $40 MILLION and 540,000 DONORS Talarico has amassed will be unleashed to get Democrats to the polls in every corner of Texas. The Democrats are not sitting this one out. They are targeting our candidates with a level of resources this state has never seen.”
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23 state AGs demand top ratings agencies explain ESG-driven downgrades of fossil-fuel companies
In a letter to the agencies, the 23 attorneys general allege the agencies promote a radical climate agenda.cies, the 23 attorneys general allege the agencies promote a radical climate agenda.
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Preparation helping recovery after third Florida hurricane in 66 days
The storm's damage and the estimated three dozen tornadoes in St. Lucie County led to several deaths due to the destructive force of high winds and significant flash flooding.
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ASU pro-Palestinian protesters charged by county attorney
The charges were announced just days after the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, in which more than 1,200 people died and hundreds of hostages were taken.
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Seattle mayor signs off on new surveillance technology to improve public safety
Pilot program will deploy closed-circuit television cameras in three high-crime Seattle neighborhoods.
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Chaos swirls around Georgia election board, election measures
In Georgia, early voting begins on Oct. 15.
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They're back! Healthcare mask mandates return to California’s Bay Area
In several counties, masks must be worn in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and many other healthcare settings.
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Financially-troubled Seattle district to pick school for closures, cut staff
New proposal would leave Seattle Public Schools officials with a lingering budget gap of between $90 million to $100 million.
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Ohio economists split on impact of minimum wage hike
The current Ohio minimum wage for tipped employees is $5.25 per hour, and $10.45 for nontipped workers. Minimum wage for youth workers is $7.25 per hour.
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Newsom-appointed board considers raising gas prices another 47 cents per gallon
The small group of labor organizations that came out against the bill — employed in energy trades — shared a number of safety and even electoral concerns.
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New York loses round in gun fight over open carry
But gun rights groups said the federal court's latest ruling shows that the state's restrictions on the open carry of firearms in "sensitive places" are unconstitutional.
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23 rescued, one dead after elevator malfunctions at Colorado gold mine attraction
It is not clear how the person died, and no details on the person have been released so far. However, two children are among those still stranded.