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CA Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis pushes back on Trump admin efforts to expand offshore oil drilling
Worries abound that the coast along Santa Barbara, which would be the site of most of the new oil drilling leases the federal government proposed, would endanger the area.
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TN Gov Lee, amid criticism, will introduce state-funded summer food program
The governor is facing criticism for Lee not applying for $84 million in federal funds for a summer feeding program.
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House Oversight committee to hold first hearing on Minnesota fraud Wednesday
“American taxpayers demand and deserve accountability for the theft of their hard-earned money,” said Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., the committee’s chairman.
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Bills limiting liability of pesticide makers sweeping through legislatures
The legislation passed in Georgia days before a jury awarded a man $2.1 billion in a lawsuit against Bayer, the makers of Roundup Weed Killer. The Georgia man said the product caused his cancer.
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Report warns of major wireless shortfall by 2027, $1T+ in costs
"The U.S. faces a spectrum crisis, with long-term negative implications for U.S. economic growth. Rising demand on networks and constrained supply is pushing networks to their limit," the executive summary opened.
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Colorado taxpayer-funded abortions bill clears key hurdle in state Senate
Senate Bill 183 was approved by the state Senate in early March and passed its first hurdle in the House this week, on a party-line vote.
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Union says carmakers should absorb Trump's 25% tariff on imports
The 25% tariff applies to imported passenger vehicles, light trucks and auto parts. It also includes processes to expand tariffs on additional parts "if necessary," according to the White House.
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Hochul's ‘bell-to-bell’ smartphone ban to survive budget negotiations
Under the proposal, schools will be required to develop plans for storing smartphones during the day, but administrators and teachers will have the flexibility to do what works best for their buildings and students.
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Youngkin pushes to strip funds from 'sanctuary' localities
In the administration's words, the proposal is intended to "prioritize the safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth."
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California lost 173K private jobs, added 181K public since Jan 2023
The report also found that while hourly wages are up, average hours worked are down, suggesting employers are cutting hours to reduce labor costs, such as those imposed by the state’s sector-based minimum wages.
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Mixed reactions over auto tariffs as union says it will revive Michigan jobs
The UAW, one of the country's largest labor unions, said in a statement the tariffs will revive America’s auto industry by fixing “broken trade deals.”
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Authorities identify alleged top MS-13 gang member in Virginia
The suspect, 24, was taken into custody in Woodbridge, Virginia and the individual's name has not been released yet.
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75 days after Pacific Palisades fire, LA has issued just four permits for rebuilding
Mayor Karen Bass has said that homeowners who fail to clean up lots will have the burned-up remains of their homes declared a “nuisance,” prompting pushback from local leaders.