From the States
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Feds demand 'gender ideology' be removed from CA sex ed
Federal officials sent a letter to California ordering it remove all “gender ideology references" from the state’s federally-funded sexual education program for at-risk youth between the ages of 10 and 19 — which is separate from the general K-12 program.
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VA slams Democrat governor for falsely claiming vets could be denied care
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who has an eye on national politics, said he told state agencies to "take every available action to protect veterans' access to care" after "reports that the Trump administration is proposing rules that would allow VA providers to deny military veterans healthcare based on their marital status and political affiliation."
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Organization says pro-Palestine protester should lose job, free speech group disagrees
Accuracy in Media is running two separate petitions against Alameda Health and UW Harborview Medical Center, respectively, in an attempt to make the hospitals evaluate whether they should employ the pro-Palestinian protesters in question.
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Gov Newsom and Calif GOP leaders debate funding to strengthen sentences for repeat offenders
Republicans such as Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher argue the state can afford to help the counties meet the voters’ mandate and should do so. They note Proposition 36 costs are a small portion of the state’s budget.
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Newsom warns Trump his state could withhold federal taxes as president mulls reducing funding for CA
"Californians pay the bills for the federal government," Newsom posted to X. "We pay over $80 BILLION more in taxes than we get back. Maybe it’s time to cut that off."
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FL Gov DeSantis signs 3 veteran-related bills on D-Day anniversary
"On D-Day and every day, Florida honors those who served our country in uniform," DeSantis said during a news conference. "I was proud to support three bills today to further our commitment to veterans.
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Louisiana Gov Landry signs into law bills concerning torts, criminal justice
Landry has signed several bills into law pertaining to the criminal justice system and tort structure, law enforcement benefits and economic development.
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'Farmland Protection Act' limiting foreign-owned land moves forward in Wisconsin
Bill would the limit amount of agricultural land a foreigner could own to 50 acres.
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Plaintiffs thrilled after outdoor yoga ban in San Diego declared unconstitutional
Yoga instructors Steven Hubbard and Amy Baack filed a lawsuit against the city’s ordinance banning the teaching of yoga classes attended by four or more people in public parks and beaches.
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ICE says Chicago arrests had final orders of removal; Illinois gov, other officials cry foul
Gov. J.B. Pritzker was asked about the detentions Thursday at an unrelated event in West Chicago. The governor criticized the feds and President Donald Trump.
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Newsom reveals Golden State Literacy Plan, 'to do more and do better'
“We have a responsibility to do more and do better as it relates to the educational outcomes, particularly as it relates to literacy in this state,” Newsom said,
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Supreme Court issues several high-profile decisions: guns, tax exemptions, discrimination
The nation’s highest court made rulings on religious tax exemptions, reverse discrimination and gun manufacturer liability for violence. Here is a breakdown of the day's decisions.
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Virginia hits $100B in corporate investment commitments
Youngkin signed Executive Order 49 at the event, making permanent the Made in Virginia Investment Accelerator, a state-led program designed to streamline site development, permitting, infrastructure planning and workforce coordination for major business projects.
