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NY Gov Hochul touts $4.5B statewide 'universal' child care plan
Her new initiative comes as the Trump administration moves to freeze $3 billion in federal child care dollars slated for New York in response to concerns about fraud in public benefits programs.
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SCOTUS to consider if federal election laws keeps states from accepting ballots after Election Day
The Supreme Court ruled this week that an Illinois congressman had the right to sue the state over ballot counting after Election Day. The court’s decision brought praise from election integrity advocates.
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Georgia lawmakers sign off on new congressional maps
Following the vote, Georgia Democrats expressed their displeasure with the new maps.
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Antitrust lawsuit challenges NCAA’s transfer rule
Joining Ohio and West Virginia in the lawsuit are Tennessee, North Carolina, Illinois, Colorado and New York.
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Appellate court upholds Spokane initiative restricting homeless encampments
The measure passed with nearly 75% voter support during the Nov. 7 election, but its future was clouded pending the outcome of a dispute over the legality of the initiative.
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Pro-Palestine protest drives California governor to move tree lighting online
Pro-Palestinian protests at Christmas tree lighting ceremonies across the country have not entirely been peaceful.
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Washington businesses sue EPA over 'impossible' water standards
The plaintiffs also say that neither the agency nor Washington’s Department of Ecology have helped private or public entities comply with EPA’s rule since it took effect last December.
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Soros-funded group once bailed out suspect in Texas attacks: Report
Shane James, 24, faces capital murder charges from the incident, but also has three other cases pending.
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South Carolina treasurer removes Disney from state investment list
Loftis says he predicts other state treasurers will be following in his footsteps and not investing in Disney.
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Credit card debt rises 12% compared to pre-COVID
Though economic impact payments helped drive down debt, the relief was only temporary.
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New Mexico attorney general sues Meta over promotion of sexual content to minors
The lawsuit also comes as 33 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Meta in late October that alleges both Facebook and Instagram include features to increase children's use of the platforms, resulting in increased depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
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Bill to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion training at Ohio colleges advances
The legislation would also require mandatory trustee training and syllabus transparency, allowing students, families and taxpayers to know course content, reading materials and individual professors.