From the States
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California attorney general sues US Department of Education over alleged FERPA violation
AG Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit this week against the Education Dept., disputing its claim that the California Department of Education violated FERPA and challenging its threat to withhold $4.9 billion in federal funding.
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Sen. Cornyn files Defeat Sharia Law in America Act, another effort led by Texas
Cornyn introduced the Defeat Sharia Law in America Act with cosponsor Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, a member of the Sharia Free America Caucus led by Texas U.S. Reps. Chip Roy and Keith Self. The caucus was launched in December.
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Texas now building icebreakers for border security operations in the Arctic
The new projects in Galveston and Port Arthur make Texas operations “ground-zero for the revitalization of the American shipbuilding industry,” Abbott said. “
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With gas prices falling, they are projected to rise if Gov Pritzker fails to act on E10 waiver
Gas prices have dropped across the country in recent months, but the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association is warning that higher prices may be on the way in the Land of Lincoln.
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Washington state Democrats propose 3-cent sugar tax per fluid ounce of sweetened beverages
The sugar tax would be in addition to other state and local taxes, including Seattle's sugar tax, which amounts to a 1.75-cent-per-ounce tax on distributors of "sweetened beverages."
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Louisiana Sen Cassidy opens probe of Mamdani executive orders on antisemitism and Israel
In a letter to Mamdani, Cassidy said his actions "embolden antisemitism and put Jewish New Yorkers in harm’s way" and vowed to "hold Mamdani and all officials accountable who put Jewish Americans at risk."
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Minneapolis economy struggles amid protests, federal presence
New data shows small businesses in Minneapolis are losing between $10 million to $20 million every week, mayor says.
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Washington state Dems file proposal requiring schools to provide excused absences for protesting
Rep. Osman Salahuddin, D-Redmond, and Rep. Greg Nance, D-Bainbridge Island, filed House Bill 2732 as students across the state walked out of class to protest federal immigration enforcement.
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Texas creates new national record for most students applying to new school choice program
Texas’ first school choice program launched on Wednesday with 20,000 students applying by noon.
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Civil group seeks revival of student loan forgiveness lawsuit saying pause cost taxpayers $175B
NCLA also argues that the Department of Education's actions violated the Constitution’s appropriations clause by canceling debt without congressional authorization and distorted the labor market.
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Berkeley professor says California sees nation's largest hikes in electricity rates
The biggest driver, Borenstein said, is the cost of fixing wildfire damage that utility companies pass on to their customers.
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Three dead, others injured after driver crashes car into Los Angeles grocery store
The victims and driver have not been identified so far, but the LAFD said the crash is not being considered an "intentional" collision.
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Trump's call for federal oversight of elections intensifies clash with top Michigan officials
President Donald Trump this week floated the idea of federalizing elections, prompting swift pushback from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who called the proposal unconstitutional.