From the States
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Walz authorizes Minnesota National Guard to help Minneapolis police amid protests
Walz said the National Guard troops would help protect critical infrastructure in the city and help maintain public safety if the protests turn violent. However, he emphasized that he believes "peace will hold."
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Trump orders government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds to lower rates
In recent days, the U.S. president has floated a number of ideas to bring down housing costs.
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HHS tells Illinois ‘show us the receipts’ on welfare spending
Feds freeze $10 billion in welfare from five states.
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Tennessee Legislature session opens with focus on congressional maps, proposed voting integrity laws
Proposed state Senate and congressional maps are scheduled to be released Wednesday
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Iowa Capitol reporters get booted from Senate bench seats
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, most state legislatures allowed access to the chamber floors, according to the National Conference of State
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Homicide rate continues to soar in Houston
In 2021, 473 people were homicide victims in Houston, an 18% increase from 2020 and a 71% increase from 2019
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Biden tours Colorado fire damage, hails heroism exhibited during inferno
“It’s amazing what people do during a crisis,” president tells crowd.
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Parents sue Chicago Teachers Union over school closures, 'illegal strike'
Suit argues union violated its collective bargaining agreement with school system.
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Federal appeals court upholds Maine cable law requiring customer refunds
Charter Communications argued 2019 law requiring them to refund customers for canceling service preempted federal laws.
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Biden bends to DeSantis, sends additional monoclonal antibody treatments to Florida
Florida governor has demanded Biden administration “get out of the way” of Florida’s efforts to provide early treatment.
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Push to limit Washington state governor's emergency powers gains legislative traction
There are bipartisan indications that lawmakers may finally move to rein in the governor.
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New Hampshire House votes to legalize marijuana
“This is truly a bipartisan issue with strong and wide support from Granite Staters," state Rep. Mark Warden, R-Manchester, says.
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Rural homelessness is increasing, and it can be hard to see
Policy director for Housing Action Illinois says homelessness in rural areas often flies under radar because it’s less visible than in urban areas.