From the States
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CA's Legislative Analyst’s Office issues report calling Newsom’s budget 'alarming'
The November budget outlook issued by the Legislative Analyst’s Office put California’s budget deficit at $18 billion, much rosier than the governor’s projected $2.9 billion budget deficit.
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Los Angeles County officials considering establishing ICE-free zones
The proposal comes from Los Angeles County Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis, who sit on a board that governs the county. The plan is for an ordinance to be drafted and brought before the board.
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Speaker Johnson expects all govt funding bills to pass on-time as two more head to floor
“We cannot govern by CR or omnibus. And when we do that, it also loses Congress’s opportunity and credibility,” Johnson added. “It’s taken a while, but we are finally moving that boulder uphill.”
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Israeli company building largest U.S. solar project on Indiana farmland
Firm has leased 13,000 acres of farmland in two northern Indiana counties.
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South Carolina governor calls for review to prevent pornographic materials in school libraries
McMaster sends letter to Education Secretary Molly Spearman asking for a review of “Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe.
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DeSantis vows to ban Biden's flights of illegal aliens into Florida: 'I will send them to Delaware'
The Florida governor said his state was exploring ways to penalize contractors who fly illegal aliens into the state.
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Judge approves final $626 million Flint Water settlement
About $35 million will be set aside in a trust fund for future minor plaintiffs.
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26 state school board associations distance from national group that likened parents to terrorists
Mass exodus came after national group sent letter to President Joe Biden asking for federal intervention to investigate parents who protest at local school board meetings.
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New York AG releases Cuomo, accusers' transcripts from harassment investigation
Several prosecutors asked documents not be released as they are weighing possible criminal charges against the former governor.
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Wisconsin school boards group withdraws from national group over parental terrorism letter
The National Association of School Boards sent a letter at the end of September suggesting parent protests could be “a form of domestic terrorism and hate crimes.”
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Kerry says U.S. 'won't have coal' by 2030, despite climate cuts to Build Back Better bill
The current administration's most ambitious efforts to curb the country's continued use of coal were tossed from the $1.75 trillion spending package by Joe Manchin
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San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin to face recall election
Chesa Boudin will officially face a recall election next June after facing criticism for lax policies and a rise in property crimes.
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Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell leads push to send taxpayer support to news organizations
The Local Journalism Sustainability Act is expected to cost taxpayers $1.67 billion over 10 years.