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Newsom's 2025-2026 budget released, highlights disaster relief amid raging wildfires
Other components of the governor’s budget that would address disaster issues, including the wildfires, are adding 700 new firefighters as a part of a multi-year ramp up.
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Concerns raised as Illinois lawmakers approve returning land to Native American tribe
State Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, sponsored the legislation, but doesn’t represent the affected district.
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Newsom orders state investigation into Los Angeles fire hydrant failures amid blazes
Newsom claimed in a letter to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Los Angeles County Public Works that the reports of a loss in water pressure in the hydrants, and a lack of water supplies from the Santa Ynez Reservoir was "troubling."
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Los Angeles approves $30 hourly tourism wage, hotels say they’ll convert to homeless shelters
Businesses warn the large spike in wages will lead to closures.
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California young adult mortality rate above pre-pandemic levels, fueled by overdoses
Notably, 60% of deaths among those aged 15 to 44 are from overdoses - a sharp increase in 2020 fueled by the prevalence of fentanyl.
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New York City mayor says he will work with Trump administration to deport 'violent' migrants
Adams said the city would still offer illegal immigrants sanctuary if they abide by U.S. law in every other way, but that migrants who commit violent crimes would be deported.
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Arizona Republicans introduce Florida-style election reforms to speed results
Mail-in ballots dropped off closer to Election Day, also known as “late earlies,” are often attributed to the length of time it takes to count ballots in the Grand Canyon State.
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Antisemitism bill moves ahead in Ohio Legislature
The bill will also define antisemitism for state agencies.
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San Francisco supermarket closing due to ‘safety’ and ‘theft’ as city explores ‘free’ stores
San Francisco Mayor London Breed agreed to send more police to the store to keep it open longer
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Report: New York population could shrink by millions in coming years
Researchers found that the number of New Yorkers aged 0-17 is projected to drop between 10% and 25% over the next 25 years amid a decline in the number of births.
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Texas sues chemical giants over forever chemicals marketed as safe for families
This year, the EPA issued health advisories saying forever chemicals are more hazardous to human health than was originally believed.
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Witness disputes Nancy Mace's claim that she was 'accosted' by a pro-transgender activist
Witness Elliott Hinkle, who is transgender, came forward with his account of the incident to The Hill, and claimed the suspect, James McIntyre was just shaking Mace's hand and told her that transgender youth in foster care also need support.
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Another company investigated for child labor violations tied to border crisis
Child labor law violations involving UACs have been reported in meat, poultry and seafood processing plants nationwide.