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Policy, State & Local

Maryland Senate contest becomes a two-person race

October 20, 2023

Via: POLITICO

Will Jawando, who five months ago surprised many by being the first to jump into the contest to replace Maryland’s retiring Sen. Ben Cardin, now becomes the first candidate to bow out. Jawando, a Democrat who sits on the Montgomery […]


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What will Virginia elections tell us about 2024?

October 17, 2023

Via: Washington's Top News

The upcoming Virginia General Assembly elections will be closely watched by Republicans and Democrats, both looking for an indication of what campaign messages will resonate during the presidential campaign. All 140 seats are up in the House of Delegates and […]


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New California Delete Act Tightens Rules for Data Brokers

October 12, 2023

Via: Dark Reading

Now that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill defining the legal obligations of data brokers into law, businesses that serve people in the Golden State will have to meet a new set of processes to safeguard consumers’ personal […]


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Judge to hear arguments from TikTok and content creators who are challenging Montana’s ban on app

October 12, 2023

Via: Federal News Network

A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments Thursday in a case filed by TikTok and five Montana content creators who want the court to block the state’s ban on the video sharing app before it takes effect Jan. 1. […]


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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signs $1 billion tax relief package

October 5, 2023

Via: Fox News

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a tax relief package Wednesday that is designed to deliver $561 million in reductions to taxpayers and companies during the current fiscal year through a slew of credits and other measures aimed at lowering tax […]


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New York Gov. Hochul announces 18,000 jobs for asylum seekers as city’s migrant influx exceeds 125,000 people

October 3, 2023

Via: Fox News

Democrat New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced 18,000 new jobs for eligible asylum seekers and migrants as New York City faces an influx of more than 125,000 people. Hochul said the state’s Department of Labor has identified more […]


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Trump heads to Michigan to compete with Biden for union votes while his GOP challengers debate

September 28, 2023

Via: Federal News Network

As his Republican rivals sparred onstage in California at their second primary debate, Donald Trump was in battleground Michigan Wednesday night working to win over blue-collar voters by lambasting President Joe Biden and his push for electric cars in the […]


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Pennsylvania state government operations to start using artificial intelligence

September 21, 2023

Via: Fox News

Pennsylvania state government will prepare to use artificial intelligence in its operations, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday, as states are increasingly trying to gauge the impact of AI and how to regulate it. Shapiro, speaking at a news conference […]


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Online child safety law blocked after Calif. argued face scans not that invasive

September 19, 2023

Via: ArsTechnica

A California law requiring a wide range of platforms to estimate ages of users and protect minors from accessing harmful content appears to be just as unconstitutional as a recently blocked law in Texas requiring age verification to access adult […]


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NYC teachers win jobs back with backpay after refusing COVID-19 vaccine

September 8, 2023

Via: Fox News

A New York judge said Wednesday that 10 employees fired by the New York City Department of Education for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine must be reinstated with back pay. In a major victory for vaccine mandate opponents, State Supreme Court […]


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A Trump backer has a narrow lead in Utah’s congressional primary, buoyed by strong rural support

September 6, 2023

Via: Washington's Top News

With strong backing from Utah’s rural voters, a former staffer for Utah Rep. Chris Stewart won a three-way Republican primary in a special election to succeed him after he resigns from office. Celeste Maloy, a Donald Trump supporter, defeated former […]


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A Georgia trial arguing redistricting harmed Black voters could decide control of a US House seat

September 4, 2023

Via: Federal News Network

Democrats could gain a seat in the U.S. House and multiple seats in Georgia’s Legislature if a judge rules Republicans drew maps illegally weakening Black voters’ power. The trial beginning Tuesday is part of a wave of litigation progressing after […]


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Pennsylvania Senate reconvenes for unusual August session as 2-month budget stalemate continues

August 31, 2023

Via: Fox News

Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Senate reconvened Wednesday for an unusual August session mired in a two-month budget stalemate with the Democratic-controlled House. Two budget-related bills passed, primarily on party lines, as Senate Republicans advanced a blend of provisions that have bipartisan support […]


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With Democratic control, Michigan’s governor pushes for health care and climate change laws

August 30, 2023

Via: Federal News Network

Paid family and medical leave, a 100% clean energy standard and codifying protections ensured by the Affordable Care Act are among the issues that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is directing Democrats to tackle in the final months of the year. […]


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Dems who blamed Hawaii fires on climate change largely silent after county says power line responsible

August 29, 2023

Via: Fox News

Democratic lawmakers who blamed the recent wildfires in Hawaii on climate change were largely silent in response to requests for comment when asked about evidence showing the state’s main power company is responsible. Fox News Digital contacted five lawmakers — […]


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Democrats in Pennsylvania want to keep a Supreme Court majority. They are talking up abortion rights

August 24, 2023

Via: Federal News Network

As they try to pad their state Supreme Court majority in a presidential battleground, Democrats in Pennsylvania now hope to harness the same voter enthusiasm for protecting abortion rights that has already helped their side to a string of high-profile […]


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Virginia’s upcoming election is ‘most important election of the year,’ Sen. Warner says

August 23, 2023

Via: Washington's Top News

Early voting gets underway in a month across Virginia for this year’s legislative elections, which will decide political control of the state’s currently divided General Assembly. The election is set for Nov. 7, with early voting starting on Sept. 22. […]


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A judge will consider if Texas can keep its floating barrier to block migrants crossing from Mexico

August 22, 2023

Via: Washington's Top News

A federal judge on Tuesday will consider whether Texas can keep a floating barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border as both the Biden administration and Mexico push to remove Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest hardline measure to deter migrants from crossing. […]


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Fox News Power Rankings: The outsiders of the 2024 GOP presidential race

August 18, 2023

Via: Fox News

This edition of the Fox News Power Rankings for the GOP primary looks closely at each candidate’s early state polling, visits and field operations, then their national polling and fundraising positions. Today: “The outsiders.” Asa Hutchinson Asa Hutchinson lacks goodwill […]


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The EPA is investigating how California manages its water following complaints from tribes

August 14, 2023

Via: Federal News Network

President Joe Biden’s administration has agreed to investigate how California manages its water after some Native American tribes and environmental groups complained the state’s policies are “rooted in white supremacy.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced last week it would […]