From the States
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While school phone bans may help, they fail to address deeper issues: Analyst
Jared Cooney Horvath, author of the "Digital Delusion," argued that decades of research link increased technology and screen use with declines in children’s cognitive development and learning outcomes. K-12 public education accounts for nearly $1 trillion in taxpayer spending as student test scores continue to decline.
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Assaults against ICE up 1,700%+ as Dems' criticism grows
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin blamed Democrats, saying increased violence is “a result of vicious lies being spread by sanctuary politicians.”
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Newsom signs 7 data center bills as California ramps up regulations
The Democratic governor signed legislation that ranged from making data centers pay their share of increasing electricity costs to providing local governments with water usage data.
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Trump to speak at '2021 Protect our Elections' rally in Arizona later this month
Trump to return to Arizona for the first time since 2020 elections.
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Oklahoma offering return-to-work cash incentive
Oklahomans who have gone back to work since the COVID-19 pandemic could be eligible for a $1,200 back-to-work incentive. "Oklahoma businesses were hit extremely hard by the pandemic and eventually faced an unprecedented labor shortage," Shelley Zumwalt, executive
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Ted Cruz introduces bill to ban vaccine database after Biden’s 'door-to-door' pledge
Biden’s plan “comes across as a g-man saying: ‘We know you’re unvaccinated, let’s talk, comrade,’” Texas senator says.
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State limitations of local taxing bodies create challenges, Pew research says
Localities may require additional flexibility to address any long-term challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Pew researcher.
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New York invites potential partners to apply to build mobile sports betting platform
New York State Gaming Commission releases a long-awaited request for applications for mobile sports betting. According to the application posted on the commission’s website, the state is seeking providers willing to be taxed at 50
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Mich. Supreme Court again orders certification of petition to revoke Whitmer emergency powers
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer enacted the most severe restrictions in the 12 Midwest states via 1945 pandemic powers the petition aims to eliminate.
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Tennessee farmer wins injunction against USDA in race-based loan forgiveness program
“The Biden administration uses equity as a license to punish Americans – here farmers – because of their skin color,” Southeastern Legal Foundation General Counsel Kimberly Hermann said.
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Kansas City police defunding could cost 480 patrol officers
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt tells court that Kansas City’s reallocation of $42.3 million from its police budget is illegal.
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Virginia GOP seeks ethics inquiry into UVA prof Sabato for 'bitter partisanship' on public dime
Pundit receives $450,000 salary to run the university's Center for Politics, which is partially funded by taxpayers
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Battle over changing Minnesota voting system not over
Ranked choice voting (RCV) is becoming a political buzzword across the country, and creating debate in Minnesota.