From the States
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First lawsuit filed against Camp Mystic by parents of 5 campers, two counselors who died in flood
The first lawsuit was filed Monday against Camp Mystic by parents whose daughters were killed on July 4 when a flash flood ripped through two cabins, killing 27 campers and two camp counselors.
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Katie Wilson takes lead over incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell by just 91 votes
Wilson, who was considered the frontrunner in the race, is not shying away from comparisons to New York City’s leading mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist.
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Nevada's two female senators explain their support for bill ending shutdown
Progress on Obamacare tax credits was enough to convince Sen. Jacky Rosen to join seven fellow Democrats and one independent to vote to end America's longest federal government shutdown.
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GOP preparing legal challenge to redistricting effort that could cut GOP's sole MD House seat
Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., is the only sitting Republican House member from Maryland. Redistricting battles have bled into several states, which could bring changes.
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Chicago Blues: Downtown office space vacancy rate jumps to record high levels
Companies reducing their footprint in the area over just the last two years have cost the business district 2.3 million square feet.
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Police chief agrees to postpone acoustic device purchase amid First Amendment concerns
Long-range acoustic devices, or LRADs, produce loud warning tones to attract public attention.
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Estimated power demand will outstrip supply by 2032
A recent briefing hosted by nonprofit consumer watchdog Citizens Utility Board of Illinois, or CUB, explored the issues facing the PJM region.
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Arizona recommends measles vaccine during outbreak
Nicole Witt, Arizona’s assistant director for public health preparedness, said 107 of the 111 cases are associated with the current outbreak in Mohave County, which is connected to the Utah outbreak.
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Wisconsin representative wants gas tax prices on pumps
Rep. Scott Allen, R-Waukesha, introduced legislation that would have the state add gas tax price stickers to pumps across the state.
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Michigan agencies warn tariffs driving up costs statewide
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has long focused on the negative effects of tariffs on Michigan businesses, especially the automotive industry.
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Maine law enforcement groups pan 'red flag' law passage
Mike Edes, executive director of the Maine Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police, said Maine's "yellow flag" law "has worked" and the voter approved changes puts the public and law enforcement officers at risk.
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'Economic suicide': Spokane biz leaders speak out against proposed 12% parking tax
If approved, the tax would generate additional revenue next year, but the mayor can only spend it on transportation projects.
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Governors Evers, Grisham fly to Brazil for climate change summit as shutdown continues
The delegation Evers and Grisham were put in charge of leading is made up of more than 100 local leaders including “U.S. governors, mayors, and other top city and state officials.”