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Europe tried wealth taxes. Most gave up.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act in March. The proposal would impose a 5% annual wealth tax on the roughly 938 Americans with a net worth exceeding $1 billion.
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Budget Bloat: $5.7 billion deficit prompts prediction of 'crisis' in Pennsylvania
There has been no public indication by Gov. Josh Shapiro or any of the 253 lawmakers of any agreement to reduce gap.
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Louisiana climate lawsuit ban headed to full Senate vote
With backing from a range of industry trade groups, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act seeks to proactively shield fossil fuel companies, private businesses, and government entities from national "climate lawfare."
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Celebrity fitness instructor and health guru Richard Simmons dies one day after turning 76
He was famous in the 1970s and ‘80s for his physical fitness tapes and the gyms he opened around the country.
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Trump's lead over Biden grows in new polling
Former President Donald Trump holds a lead over President Joe Biden in the aftermath of a disastrous debate performance that sent Biden’s campaign into crisis. The Center Square Voter’s Voice Poll released Friday, just ahead of the Republican National Convention
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US wholesale inflation increased in June suggesting some price pressures remain high
That is the sharpest year-over-year increase since March of last year. It is happening as other indicators show that inflation has continued to ease.
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Minnesota state trooper charged with vehicular homicide for May crash that killed 18-year-old
They said he had been disciplined for four previous crashes "due to excessive speed, inattentive driving, or both."
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Chicago Republican answers attacks from mayor, governor over blame for city's violent crime
The most recent criticism of Republicans by Pritzker and Johnson came after more than 100 people were shot in Chicago from July 4 through July 8.
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GM receives $500 million federal grant to convert Michigan plant
The Michigan automotive industry has been given billions in state and federal subsidies for electric vehicles and other projects.
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Poll: 66% of Democrats would pick someone other than Biden if given specific options
A new poll shows 30% of Democrats would pick someone other than President Joe Biden as their nominee if other generic options existed. That climbs to 66% if voters were given specific alternatives. The polling underscores recent concerns about Biden's leadership and
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Almost every AT&T wireless customer's call and text records exposed in huge security breach
AT&T says the content of calls and text messages weren't part of the breach.
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Sacramento warns Target to stop calling police or face public nuisance charge
The Bee reports Target stores in the city of Sacramento placed 375 theft, robbery, and shoplifting calls in 2023, with 175 in 2022 and 87 in 2021.
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Spokane approves police retirement incentives despite being 'woefully understaffed'
Any eligible officers who apply by Aug. 1 could receive up to $1,000 a month for the next eight years if they agree to retire by Sept. 1.