Helene: Governor explains his $1B request, vows accountability
Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday briefed state elected leaders on his $1 billion plan for western North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene.
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Senate weighs permanent Schedule I status for fentanyl
The Senate Judiciary Committee considered whether to permanently classify fentanyl and its related substances as Schedule I drugs, a move that could have significant impacts on law enforcement,... Read More.
DeWine proposes tying school funding to enrollment
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to give more money to schools in his proposed two-year budget, but the plan would decrease funds going to districts with decreasing enrollment.
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Bipartisan bill would cap credit card interest at 10%
A new bipartisan bill introduced in Congress on Tuesday would cap the interest rate that credit card companies can charge at 10%.
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U.S. business group calls for end to tariff threats
After days of high drama surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff proposals, a U.S. business group is urging all players to avoid a trade war.
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Report calls for national food strategy due to food safety gaps
A new watchdog report highlights the ongoing issues concerning the oversight of foodborne illness in the United States and stresses the need for a national food safety strategy... Read More.
RFK Jr. advances past committee opposition, heads to Senate floor
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial nominee for U.S. Health and Human Service secretary, will move forward in the confirmation process after advancing through the Senate Finance Committee... Read More.
DeWine puts budget proposal focus on children
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to give parents working minimum-wage jobs a tax credit, but no other tax cuts were included in a budget proposal that focused strongly... Read More.
CA’s largest property insurer demanding 22% rate hike after wildfires
State Farm, California’s largest property insurer, is demanding a 22% emergency rate hike after the Southern California fires, saying that over the last years it has paid out... Read More.
Robinson drops CNN defamation lawsuit, says no plans to run again
Mark Robinson, who bid to become the first Black governor in North Carolina history, is no longer pursuing a defamation case against CNN and a former porn store... Read More.
