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As new Medicaid work requirements take effect, officials seek to inform enrollees
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, explained why he sees the work requirements as beneficial.
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Settlement halts mass grant, job terminations at federal AmeriCorps program
Mass grant terminations will not be carried out by AmeriCorps, and large-scale staff cuts beyond those already planned will not be executed as well, according to a settlement involving the federal agency for national service and volunteering and North Carolina.
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Wisconsin lawsuit filed over forced union membership, dues
Plaintiff argues in the class action that prior federal court decisions related to Right to Work in Wisconsin were decided incorrectly.
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Michigan legislators push prison oversight reforms amid safety concerns
Michigan lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at increasing transparency and accountability within the state’s prison system and expanding oversight authority for the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman. This comes amid growing concerns about conditions inside
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Gov. Sherill calls on ICE to close New Jersey detention center
State Department of Health alleged it was denied "full access" to Delaney Hall to investigate allegations of unsanitary conditions and abuse of detainees.
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Prosecutors: Charlotte hotel security team hired felons, and sold drugs, guns
Five face federal charges in drug trafficking and firearms violations following the probe by the FBI and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test in Florida
The company said the explosion occurred at about 9 p.m. Eastern Time and that there were no injuries from the incident.
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LA Mayor Bass signs nearly $15 billion budget less than a week before election
The amount is an increase of $750 million - 5.3% - from the previous fiscal year’s adopted budget.
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Gov Landry announces a deal was reached between Louisiana and Exxon on coastal lawsuits
“This is huge for Louisiana, our Coast, and our environment! ExxonMobil has been in Louisiana for 115 years and we want them to be here for another 115 years!” Landry posted.
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No Kings movement plans national protests for Trump's 80th birthday next month
There have been three rounds of "No Kings" protests since the president took office last year, including a protest on his 79th birthday that coincided with the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C.
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Officials say at least four injured in explosion at Dallas apartment building
Dallas Fire-Rescue Assistant Fire Chief James Russ told reporters that crews responded to a call about a gas leak at the apartment complex shortly before the explosion. Nearly 100 firefighters responded to the scene after the explosion.
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Big Loss: Virginia wrote off $300M in unemployment overpayments, recovered only $6M
Virginia wrote off roughly $300 million in unemployment overpayments while recovering about $6 million over nine quarters, according to a new state audit of the Virginia Employment Commission. The audit from the Office of the State Inspector General analyzed
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Arizona AG Mayes issues warning on scams targeting state's veterans
AZ AG Kris Mayes issued a consumer advisory warning to Arizona military veterans about scams targeting their military benefits and personal information. "Veterans put their lives on the line to protect every one of us," Mayes said.