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Arizona passes Prop. 313: Life without parole for convicted child sex traffickers
Arizona’s sheriffs have spoken out in support of this proposition, citing their experience recovering children from sex trafficking situations.
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Michael Strahan says he was not protesting when he didn't put hand on heart during national anthem
“I have nothing to protest, I have no statement to be made,” Strahan said on Instagram. "The only statement that should be made that I want to make is I love the military, I’ve always loved the military and I will always love the military."
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Pritzker adamant on appealing judge's ruling against Illinois' gun ban
Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms in January 2023.
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Oregon Supreme Court declines to hear case to remove Trump from 2024 ballot
Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade argued that now is not the correct time to examine Trump's eligibility to appear on the ballot.
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California still threatening doctors for COVID claims after ditching misinformation law: suits
Golden State's lawyers wouldn't accept permanent injunction against AB 2098 or admit it was unconstitutional in hearing to determine possible mootness of lawsuit, plaintiffs' lawyer says.
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Pennsylvania funds $40M to replace diesel trucks with EVs
The grants come from the $119 million Pennsylvania was awarded from a 2016-2017 settlement with Volkswagen after the company skirted emission rules.
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California moderate Democrats shut down 'wealth tax' proposal
Given that the governor’s budget solutions largely involve one-year deferrals and shifting of funds, if the current relative economic downturn extends another year or more, the state would likely have to engage in significant budget cuts, tax increases, or both to make ends meet.
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Florida House Speaker unveils bills designed to protect children online
Renner noted that there needs to be more measures put in place to prevent children gaining access to adult content sites and stated that lawmakers are looking into beefing up age verification.
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Adams walks back NYPD, FDNY budget cuts
Adams said the restored funding reflects his administration's efforts "to make the right financial decisions for our city and implement creative policies as we continue to see an influx of asylum seekers."
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Singer Jelly Roll testifies on Capitol Hill about fentanyl, says he used to be part of problem
Jelly Roll told lawmakers that about 190 people die of overdoses from drugs everyday in the U.S.
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Inflation in December up 0.3% compared to previous month, annual increase 3.4%
Economists expect month-to-month increase to be 0.2%.
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Hunter Biden expected to enter not guilty plea on federal tax charges
Hunter Biden faces up to 17 years in prison on the charges, which were levied after a plea deal failed over the summer.
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Belichick out as New England Patriots head coach
Belichick coached the NFL team to 24 seasons, winning six Super Bowls.