From the States
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Democrats offer taxpayer-funded college tuition plan in Ohio
Some Ohio legislators are hoping to close the distance toward higher education by offering tuition-free access to public institutions.
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WV governor laments transgender track athlete winning: ‘Fundamental unfairness’
Morrisey says he is "confident that our West Virginia case will ultimately prevail at the Supreme Court and expect we will hear more definitively soon."
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Illinois DHS appointment sparks backlash over alleged voter registration mailer practices
Among the most outspoken critics is State Sen. Steve McClure, who publicly opposed Quintero’s appointment and pointed to concerns regarding IDHS mailings sent through public benefits programs.
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Taxpayer advocate critical of duplicative spending in $1.2 trillion infrastructure proposal
The package is too expensive for taxpayers, especially if it's just the first of several spending bills, said David Williams, president of Taxpayers Protection Alliance.
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Kyrsten Sinema's bipartisanship gaining Republican favor
Arizona Democratic senator is viewed favorably by 37% of Republicans, thanks to moderate stances on the minimum wage and the filibuster.
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Northam urges Virginians to wear masks indoors, no mandate
More than 60% of Virginians have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and nearly 54% have been fully vaccinated.
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Arizona school district defies state law, will mandate masks in fall
Phoenix Union High School district officials say they’re changing course to protect their employees and families.
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Texas Governor Abbott issues executive order blocking cities from requiring masks and vaccines
Abbott argued that Texans should decide to vaccinate or wear mask themselves, not the government.
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Maine church asks Supreme Court to block virus restrictions
A Maine church is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block the state from imposing new pandemic restrictions on religious services amid a surge in COVID-19 infections. In a lawsuit, lawyers representing Calvary Church in Bangor are seeking to prevent Gov. Janet Mills
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Republicans in Congress seek audit of Wisconsin unemployment benefits
Lawmakers want to know how much of Wisconsin’s unemployment money has been wasted.
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Nearly 2 million households owe $15 billion in back rent as eviction moratorium expires
The Supreme Court ruled that “clear and specific congressional authorization, via new legislation would be necessary” for another extension.
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Michigan's new diversity and inclusion director receives $130,800 salary
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is paying Rane Garcia above the top end of the posted salary range ($88,807-$129,506 per year) for the new position.
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Carl Levin, Michigan's longest serving senator, dead at 87
Levin had retired from the Senate in 2015.