From the States
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Texas Gov. Abbott orders a halt on all data center permits
Monday’s action was the fourth directive Abbott has issued in four months related to data centers.
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Florida adds 21,800 jobs as unemployment falls to 4.5%
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down slightly last month, decreasing from 4.6% in July to 4.5% in August. Meanwhile, the national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.1% in August.
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Virginia governor ends regulatory push to protect girls’ sports
The State Board of Health had voted unanimously in August 2025 to move forward with regulations sought by a group of female athletes.
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Missouri governor declares COVID pandemic over in state, endemic begins Friday
"We want to be clear: The virus is here to stay and we must all maintain diligence,” Gov. Mike Parson said
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Critics rally against Biden’s capital gains tax proposal
Biden’s $5.8 trillion budget proposal includes a tax on unrealized gains, meaning some Americans would have to pay for the appreciation of assets like stocks
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Arizona governor signs law restricting abortion after 15 weeks
"In Arizona, we know there is immeasurable value in every life – including preborn life," Gov. Doug Ducey says. "I believe it is each state's responsibility to protect them."
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DeSantis says 'reckless open border policies' led to murders of two more Florida residents
Governor cites recent killings of a Dayton Beach couple, whom an illegal alien from Haiti has admitted killing.
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Voter fraud concerns drive hearing on Pennsylvania election rules bill
Proposed bill would develop a certification and poll worker training program, and standardize rules about drop box security and mail-in ballots.
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South Dakota lawmakers fail to override Noem vetoes
Vetoes involved legislation involving federal spending oversight, marijuana convictions and pregnant minors seeking medical treatment.
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Louisiana lawmakers advance measure to ban vaccine passports on driver's licenses
Bill would prohibit the Office of Motor Vehicles from including vaccination information or immunity status on driver’s licenses or state ID cards.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs 'Parental Rights in Education' bill into law
Law bans teachers in kindergarten through third grade from teaching about "sexual orientation" or "gender identity.”
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WWII-era destroyer arrives in Jacksonville, will be permanently docked at naval museum
Ship first entered service in late 1945.
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Congressional Democrats’ antitrust legislation could cost U.S. economy $319 billion, study warns
Sen. Amy Klobuchar introduced the Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Act seeking to overhaul the nation’s antitrust laws.