From the States
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Five battleground governor's races for 2026
Out of 36 governors races in 2026, the Cook Political Report ranks five as “toss ups” where “either party has a good chance of winning.”
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Newsom predicts budget deficit six times less than predicted by CA state agency
In his proposed budget, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is predicting a shortfall of $2.9 billion. That's much less than the $18 billion shortfall projected by the Legislative Analyst's Office.
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New law restricts homeless people on Las Vegas Strip
Lombardo and legislators agreed on the bill passed during the special session, but critics have expressed concerns about penalties being put on homeless people.
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Kansas wants to eliminate its food sales tax to fight inflation, both parties support
Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly recently rolled out her administration's plan to "axe the food tax," which is 6.5%.
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Federal taxpayers fund program paying students $5k to receive training in critical race theory
According to promotional materials and grant documents, RISE students are trained to use critical race theory as a means of evaluating teacher quality, among other things.
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Oyster industry still reeling from pandemic, restaurant closures
Maryland and Virginia are working on a large-scale commitment to oyster restoration as defined in a 2014 Chesapeake Bay watershed agreement.
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A dozen states sign letter to pressure Ben and Jerry’s over anti-Israel stance
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich joined 11 other states in urging the ice cream maker to end its anti-Israel stance.
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Retail officials are optimistic for holiday shopping weekend
National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights Analytics projects nearly 2 million more people will shop this weekend than last year.
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Retirees flee high-tax New Jersey, creating potential fiscal crisis for state
Report recommends policymakers put a ceiling on property taxes for all seniors and veterans to stem the exodus.
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Iowa lawmaker wants to make it a felony to distribute ‘obscene’ reading material in schools
“Our schools should be one of the safest environments,” Iowa state Sen. Jake Chapman says.
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Minneapolis is most generous big city in America
LawnStarter report analyzed 13 indicators.
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Indiana legislature won’t take action on vaccine exemptions until January
Many workers have been fired or are about to be fired after their employers denied their exemption requests.
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Washington governor roasted on Twitter for suggesting checking vaccine status of Thanksgiving guests
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee was roasted like a turkey by many Twitter users for his holiday tips about how to deal with family and friends for seasonal festivities. With the COVID-19 pandemic in mind, Inslee (@GovInslee) tweeted several tips for safe holiday