From the States
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Missouri launches investigation into ActBlue for potential fundraising fraud
ActBlue has been at the heart of a congressional investigation over allegations that both foreign and domestic fraudulent actors exploited the platform and lawmakers have accused ActBlue of failing to take the claims seriously.
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NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. to resign after report found improper behavior with women
The governor said she is giving Caldwell, who has denied the allegations, until Friday to resign his post. If he does not, the governor can call for his impeachment but it would need to be done by the state legislature.
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Florida Sen. Rick Scott proposes bill that would add interest costs to CBO estimates
"We're $40 trillion in debt," Scott said in a statement. "The American people deserve fiscal sanity and transparency with their tax dollars."
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Workers ask U.S. Supreme Court to compel unions to refund dues they paid
If case is successful, thousands of workers could see refunds of their compulsory paycheck deductions.
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'Supremely confident': Wisconsin Assembly speaker expects key revelations from election probe
Robin Vos says focus is to fix any problems with Wisconsin's electoral process, not to invalidate President Joe Biden's victory.
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Poll: Majority of Americans think those refusing vaccine should not lose job
According to the poll, 63.6% of Independent voters do not believe Americans should lose their jobs if they object to the innoculations.
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Texas sheriffs group sues Harris County over working conditions
Harris is the third-largest county in the U.S., home to Houston.
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Critics blast Biden's claim $3.5 trillion spending bill costs 'zero'
Administration argues tax increases will offset the bill's expenses, something very much in flux given Democrat hesitancy about the legislation.
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Missouri judge rejects all motions, sets stage for trial against mask-mandating school district
Lawsuit filed by state seeks to penalize school districts that impose mask mandates.
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Big bite out of wallet: Taxpayer burden in Illinois nearly doubles in 12 years
The amount owed per state taxpayer went from about $30,000 in 2009 to $57,000 in the most recent report.
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Tennessee to appeal federal rulings in two mask mandate lawsuits
Courts had ruled against Gov. Bill Lee’s executive order allowing parents to opt out of school mask mandates.
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Georgia to give one-time bonuses to law enforcement, first responders
‘Our law enforcement officials and first responders have been thrown challenge after challenge in the past year,’ Gov. Brian Kemp says.
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Tennessee state senator acquitted of 15 of 20 federal charges
After judge’s ruling during trial, a jury is expected to return Tuesday to hear more of the case in remaining five charges.