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Pennsylvania will be at the 'Great American State Fair' after all
In the latest example of their bipartisan working relationship, Sens. John Fetterman, a Democrat, and Dave McCormick, a Republican, are partnering to showcase the commonwealth at the fair with no taxpayer funding.
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Everyday Economics: The consumer is still spending, but not out of the woods
Last month, inflation was still too high but some households got a little breathing room.
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Poll: Majority of Americans believe country not adhering to founding ideals
The Center Square’s Voters’ Voice Poll revealed that 86% of registered U.S. voters support America’s founding principles, among which the poll listed “individual rights such as life, liberty, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, equal treatment under the law, and government by the consent of the people.”
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Illinois to take over health insurance marketplace in 2026 amid skepticism
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the shift will give the state more flexibility to tailor coverage options to residents’ needs.
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Judge expands restraining order against 'Beto' O’Rourke, adds ActBlue
The order was issued on Saturday after after Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion
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USDA’s Rollins, Texas governor announce plan to combat invasive screwworms that threaten cattle
The invasive pest was eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s but has resurfaced in Mexico recently.
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Lawmaker files bill in Texas to vacate absconding Democrats’ seats
Gov. Greg Abbott called a second special session and House Democrats remained absent.
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Feds sue California over emission standards for trucks: must 'stop enforcing unlawful standards'
The California Air Resources Board is continuing to enforce “stringent emission standards” for trucks despite President Trump’s congressional resolutions in June invalidating the EPA’s preemption waivers.
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Illinois defends gun ban district court ruled unconstitutional
Ahead of oral arguments over Illinois’ gun ban in the federal appeals court, attorneys for the state filed their final reply brief, arguing that the firearms banned in 2023 are both dangerous and unusual.
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Jury convicts Georgia man accused of $16 million COVID fraud
A Cordele, Georgia, man faces a maximum 20-year prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of mail fraud tied to a unemployment scheme during the era of COVID-19.
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Louisiana got $173M from Big Pharma over opioid crisis, question now is how it will be used
Louisiana’s parishes are flush with opioid-settlement cash, but a lot of questions remain about how those funds are being used and how they should be invested.
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Mayor Adams proposes plan to get drug addicts off NYC streets with involuntary commitments
Adams' proposal drew criticism from homeless advocates and substance abuse groups who said it will do nothing to address the root causes of substance abuse and further stigmatize people dealing with the scourge of addiction.
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Seattle soda tax fuels $1.75 million in grant funding for 18 food equity projects
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods received 98 eligible applications totaling $9.2 million.