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Legislative auditors in Wisconsin find that nearly $900M of WisDOT funds were miscalculated
“This highlights the critical oversight role that the Legislature provides for the people of Wisconsin, and once again proves how short-sighted Governor Evers’ veto of four new auditor positions was,” said the leaders of the Audit Bureau.
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Nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted to authorize strike as contract talks continue
More than 2,100 registered nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital have authorized a potential strike following a union vote. The union is also seeking stronger protections against workplace violence.
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Man charged in violent attack on a senior in Seattle had already been booked eight times in 2025
A 75-year old woman was struck and blinded in a violent attack outside the King County Courthouse earlier this month, and the suspect charged in the case had a long history of arrests.
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Seven of the 10 states in worst financial condition are run by Democrats
Majority of state finances worsened in 2020, with taxpayer burdens continuing to go up, according to Chicago-based Truth in Accounting.
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Pat Robertson steps down as host of '700 Club' after 54 years
The 91-year-old Southern Baptist has served as one of the longest-serving television hosts in history.
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Washington governor’s boast he’s ‘only’ person saving lives from COVID-19 triggers backlash
Jay Inslee gave an in-depth look into his perspective in emergency pandemic powers.
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Four more Arizonans die from West Nile; hospitals see ‘fairly significant’ amount of patients
The summer’s nearly record-setting monsoon season led to a significant increase in mosquitoes that transmit the virus.
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School sees COVID cases decline after court said it can't require masks
Member of legislative oversight committee says court rulings show Illinois Board of Education can't revoke a public or private school's recognition status for failing to follow the governor's mask mandate.
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Florida bill would designate religious services as 'essential' during an emergency
The legislation requires that emergency shutdown orders must apply equally across businesses and religious institutions.
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Sen. Richard Burr wants to tax student-athlete scholarships
Tax would impact college athletes who receive compensation for their name, image or likeness.
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Inflation continues to spike, fueling fears over more Biden spending
Republicans called the inflation data a "tax hike" on Americans.
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School choice bill will be 2022 priority for South Carolina Republicans
Legislation would create education scholarship accounts to help families pay for school of their choice.
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Current, former employees at Bezos' Blue Origin allege sexism, loose safety standards
The workers claims are made in an essay published Thursday on Lioness.com