From the States
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Oklahoma's immigration law halted; AG Drummond says he will appeal
The United States Department of Justice, Padres Unidos de Tulsa and several individuals sued to stop the law.
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California paid $4 billion for 400,974 'ghost' TK-12 students last year
At a statewide level, “ghost” student funding accounted for 6.2% of total state formula aid to school districts.
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U.S. Rep. Roy seeks to oust Biden via 25th amendment
Calls to invoke the 25th Amendment were made in February by multiple members of Congress after Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report cited examples of Biden’s mental lapses, describing him as an “elderly man with poor memory,” The Center Square reported.
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Two pandas from China safely arrive at the San Diego Zoo as part of conservation project
The San Diego alliance said the two bears, named Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, will need to spend the coming weeks away from the public while they acclimate to their new home.
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New Jersey regulators to review liquor license renewals at two Trump golf courses
The hearing is to evaluate whether Trump's conviction violates the state's law that prohibits anyone who is convicted of a crime involving “moral turpitude," from holding a liquor license.
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Spokane business community considers recalling mayoral election over homelessness
The new ruling will allow law enforcement to enforce the camping ban with civil and criminal penalties.
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Professor explains difficulty of implementing reparations policies in Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing a Reparations Task Force to develop a Black Reparations Agenda.
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Poll: Wisconsin voters think Trump too corrupt, Biden too old to lead
In a six-way presidential matchup, Trump and President Biden received low favorability ratings overall, with Biden at -18 net favorability and Trump at -16.
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California bill to pay striking workers unemployment benefits dies
California business organizations remained united against the bill, with the California Chamber of Commerce labeling it a job killer.
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California legislature bans schools notifying parents of gender change requests
KCRA reported California Governor Gavin Newsom told KCRA he said he is aware of the bill and looking forward to reviewing it, but would not otherwise comment on it, suggesting the bill’s future is still uncertain.
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Citizenship amendment on North Carolina ballots this fall
Simply majority is needed for passage. Gubernatorial veto is not possible.
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Twenty five train cars derail in Chicago suburb
A spokesperson with the Canadian National Railway said approximately 25 train cars unexpectedly derailed in Matteson, Illinois. No injuries have been reported in the incident so far, and the scene has since been secured.
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California Governor Newsom touts crime drop, local data less rosy
In Oakland, reported crime is down 33%, but 97% of reported car break-ins in Oakland aren’t included in the department’s crime, suggesting real decreases in crime may not be as prominent.