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Three people charged with paying homeless in Los Angeles to sign petitions with stolen identities
All three defendants are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit identity fraud in furtherance of a state felony. Brass and Price are charged with an additional count of identity fraud in furtherance of a state felony.
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson blasted by Chamber of Commerce urging no new taxes or regulations
Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce officials didn’t name Mayor Katie Wilson at their annual meeting Thursday, but the message was aimed at her: no new taxes or regulations.
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As new K-12 school year begins, AI restrictions continue to expand
In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken steps to restrict AI use as it has become a cause for concern. This past week, he signed bills which aim at keeping AI accountable through safeguards and auditors.
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Alaska task force estimates $67 million need to stave off food shortages
The dependence on outside sources makes the state vulnerable to shortages and food insecurity, according to the task force's report.
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Progressives sue for new Wisconsin electoral maps
The lawsuit was filed less than 24 hours after Justice Janet Protasiewicz took her oath and flipped Wisconsin’s Supreme Court from what observers call a conservative majority to a liberal majority.
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Illinois gov. aims for universal health care others say is a bad idea
In 2020, Illinois taxpayers began to subsidize the cost of undocumented immigrant health care for those over the age of 65.
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Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death after killing 11 worshipers
A judge will impose the sentence on Robert Bowers, 50, at a later time.
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FBI locates 200 sex trafficking victims, identifies 196 suspects in nationwide campaign
The campaign, dubbed Operation Cross Country, also located 59 actively missing children.
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Washington state weighs in against Idaho's abortion ‘travel ban’
The law makes it illegal for a non-parent to “recruit, harbor or transport” a minor for an abortion, deeming such an action unlawful trafficking.
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South Carolina governor signs measure to increase penalties for fentanyl
First offenders are subject to up to five years in prison, increasing to 10 years for the second offense and 15 years for the third.
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Expert warns of consequences as Illinois drops cash bail
Illinois will become the first state to abolish cash bail as a means of pretrial release.
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San Diego schools slated to receive $1.7 million to support refugee students
There are about 4,000 migratory children and youth (ages 3 to 21) in 56 school districts across San Diego and Orange counties.
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NYC's Adams unveils $500M 'blueprint' for reducing gun violence
New York City has reported 592 shootings so far this year, which is a decline from the 805 shootings during the same seven months period last year, and 900 during the same period in 2021.