From the States
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Washington state EV rebate program falls far short of environmental promises
Washington state’s $45 million Electric Vehicle Instant Rebate Program for buying or leasing EVs fell far short of promises to deliver environmental results.
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LA law requires that Pacific Palisades rebuilding after fires must include low-income housing
Housing and land use experts say a Los Angeles city law could require the Pacific Palisades to include “affordable” housing to replace older buildings.
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Security measures increased in Louisiana ahead of Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras
With Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras fast approaching, Louisiana officials are ramping up security efforts, implementing enhanced security zones, and coordinating with federal agencies.
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Trump criticizes Bank of America boss for refusing to work with conservatives
Trump confronted B of A boss Brian Moynihan in front of the entire world Thursday for not providing banking services to conservatives. "I hope you start opening your bank to conservatives..."
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Washington state House Dems push 11% firearm, ammo excise tax as $10B to $16B shortfall looms
Critics argued Tuesday that HB 1386 would disproportionately impact low-income, law-abiding citizens, while some cited the law as unconstitutional.
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Gov. Newsom’s office clarifies anti-price-gouging rules in aftermath of wildfires
The provisions could make it financially infeasible for many owners to rent out their homes, especially in areas near the fire-demolished Pacific Palisades that was populated by large, affluent families.
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As Social Security is set to be insolvent in 7 years, its future is 'disturbing' says economist
With the newest CBO estimate predicting the national debt will hit $52 trillion by 2035, Congress has two feasible options to protect current Social Security benefits without inflicting fiscal harm.
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Trump, by executive order, reinstates federal capital punishment
In 2021, President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice issued a moratorium on federal executions, “in defiance of his duty to faithfully execute the laws of the United States that provide for capital punishment,” the order states.
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Five major banks offer 90-day mortgage relief to Californians affected by wildfires
The lenders, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Citi, have committed to offer impacted homeowners a number of forgiveness options
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Washington state bill would make ‘gender expression,’ illegal immigrants protected classes in K-12
The bill risks putting state's K-12 system at risk of losing federal funding due to Trump's executive order in which the federal government only recognizes male and female sexes.
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World Health Organization urges US to reconsider withdrawal after Trump's day-1 executive order
The U.S. has been a part of WHO since 1948, the year it was founded. The U.S. withdrawal makes it the only major world power to exit the 194-country health organization.
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Sen. Ted Cruz introduces bill expanding tax-deferred educational savings plans
The bill has a wide range of support from educational and parental rights groups.