From the States
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Nurses Union, elected officials push back against limits on loans for nursing students
Students pursuing a master's degree or doctorate in nursing will be limited to $100,000 in total borrowing costs, much like students pursuing degrees in liberal arts and other areas not categorized as professional.
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AGs says anti-fossil fuel alliance may be in violation of antitrust and consumer protection laws.
“Instead of focusing on things like lower energy costs or strengthening the American economy, As You Sow’s only priority is to reshape the energy sector to meet senseless net-zero benchmarks,” Hild said.
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As Texas launches school choice program, clarification sought on 'adversary' schools
Within 10 days of receiving applications, more than 600 private schools and more than 200 education service providers, including tutors, had applied
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Wisconsin statewide crime stats, pilot program on inter-agency sharing to begin
The new statewide public database of crimes will not include personally identifiable information but instead will include information on the county where a crime took place, the name of the prosecuting attorney and court official assigned, the criminal charge filed and arrest charge, whether any charges were dismissed, and if the case resulted in a conviction.
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New Tennessee law bars out-of-state driver's licenses for illegal immigrants
House Bill 749, signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee in April, creates a Class B misdemeanor charge for the offense, with penalties of up to
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California 2nd most expensive state in the country for raising a child, trails only Hawaii: Study
According to the study, Californians need to earn at least $97,656 a year to be able to afford a child and one stay-at-home parent, while working couples with children have to earn together at least $115,814 a year to pay for housing, transportation, child care and other essential expenses.
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Even after near-record returns, California state retirement fund still $166B short
Taxpayer-funded Legislative Analyst’s Office warns the state should be ready for a possible stock market peak and downturn, worsening the 12-figure pension shortfall.
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Illinois’ safe gun storage law raises age threshold and goes into effect Jan. 1
Opponents of the measure said it also infringes on the right to keep and bear arms by making home defense more difficult.
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2025: The year that AI innovation became a 'destination of choice' in Pennsylvania
If there’s one phrase it would be impossible to escape in the news this year, it’s artificial intelligence, and Pennsylvania has been at the forefront.
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AZ legislator proposes to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports
The Protect Girls’ Sports in Arizona Act (HCR2003) is from state Rep. Selina Bliss, R-Prescott. Bliss said it reinstates and strengthens the Save Women’s Sports Act of 2022.
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Christmas: while many are with family, many others are alone, including 200k Nevadans: Report
A recent report found over 200,000 Nevadans will be alone this Christmas. The study also noted half of national respondents in its survey said there was a “silent epidemic” of holiday isolation.
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Citing Trump policies, Medi-Cal to stop accepting illegal migrants as of Jan. 1
“Federal cuts approved by Congress, Trump-era tariffs and ongoing attacks on our undocumented communities have created true fiscal strain for people in states like California,” said Assemblymember Dawn Addis.
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California AG joins coalition of Democratic AGs to protect trans youth in sports
In May, advocacy group Female Athletes United filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and other state officials, alleging that Minnesota’s transgender sports policy violates federal laws