From the States
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Another article questioning Sen. Fetterman's behavior sheds light on mental health crisis
Defenders and detractors have raised the question as to whether his colleagues and the public are concerned about the senator’s health or whether it’s a convenient frame to view his surprising breaks with his own party.
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Georgia senate race clarified on GOP side with Gov. Kemp out, Rep. Carter in
Other Republican candidates will likely enter the race. U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Rome, is mentioned as one who could enter a potentially crowded Republican primary race.
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After national outrage, California Dems restore bill making child prostitution a felony
Despite support for the original bill from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, Democrats previously voted to remove the felony provisions.
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Illinois’ cities home to some of country’s highest property tax rates
Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski pointed to all the tax policy now coming out of Springfield as clear and undeniable evidence of the way lawmakers have grown out of touch with the residents they’re charged with being a voice for.
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Maine seeks delay of Real ID ahead of deadline
The bipartisan group of Maine officials pointed out that while the state Bureau of Motor Vehicles has reported a sharp uptick in the number of applications for Real IDs in recent months, as of April, only 27% of the drivers' licenses issued by the state have TSA-compliant credentials.
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EXCLUSIVE: DoorDash's advocacy group seeks tax-free tips
Members of food deliver app DoorDash's grassroots advocacy group are reaching out to lawmakers on Capitol Hill seeking tax-free tips that lawmakers are considering for other tip-based service workers. President Donald Trump campaigned on the issue as did Democratic
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Population of CA grew due to undercounted mass migration
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state’s population estimates have been heavily revised upward, with data showing sustained outmigration by Americans was offset by large amounts of international migration.
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GM tells shareholders tariffs will cost company $4 to $5 billion, lowering expectations
GM CEO Mary Barra said the company has been in near continuous talks with President Donald Trump's administration since the inauguration in January.
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LA police seek suspect in second murder of Israeli this week, 3 suspects arrested in first
Two Israelis were found murdered in Los Angeles in just over a 12-hour period. Los Angeles police arrested three suspects Tuesday connected to the first murder.
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Border Czar Homan says Wisconsin could see more arrests for harboring illegal aliens
The letter also referenced the Friday arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on accusations that she helped a defendant who was illegally in the country escape from immigration officials.
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Drug smuggling at legal entry points remains a big issue, report says
The administration is beefing up border security and deporting illegal immigrants wanted for crimes.
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GOP budget plan proposes $45 billion for ICE, $1,000 fee on asylum seekers
“This system has left these agencies with funding shortfalls paid for by American taxpayers,” House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told lawmakers.
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Florida legislature approves bill making silver, gold legal tender
The bill now heads to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk to be signed.
