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California Ballot Battles: Tax, Housing and More in 2026

July 10, 2026

In November, voters in California will decide on a packed slate of 14 statewide proposals that touch everything from the environment to health care. The list includes a bold billionaire tax, new rules for local taxes, and big plans to boost affordable homes. The ballot is a mix of measures pushed by

crime

Federal Task Force Involved in Multiple Fatal Shootings in Memphis

July 10, 2026

A federal task force operating in Memphis has been linked to four fatal shootings within a short span, raising questions about its tactics and oversight. The latest incident happened on Wednesday when DEA agents served a drug warrant at a hotel room. The suspect refused to open the door, promptin

politics

California Boosts Special Education Funds

July 10, 2026

California’s governor has signed a bill that will pour $2. 4 billion into special‑education programs statewide. Every school district should see an increase in how much money each student receives for specialized services. The new money joins a larger $151 billion pledge that the governor promised f

politics

Building Alaska’s Gas Pipeline: A Real Debate, Not a Smokescreen

July 9, 2026

The discussion around Alaska’s proposed natural gas pipeline has become tangled in political rhetoric, but the core facts remain clear. The project is already generating roughly $5 billion in revenue each year for the state, yet it pays no corporate income tax. Some argue this indicates a huge oppor

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Maine Must Replace a Controversial Senate Candidate

July 9, 2026

The day Graham Platner was chosen as the Democratic nominee for Maine’s Senate seat, he stood behind a podium that read “They don’t know Maine. ” The slogan was meant to rally voters, but recent allegations of sexual assault have forced supporters to question whether they truly knew him. First clai

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Kentucky Governor Calls for Senate Health Update

July 8, 2026

Governor Andy Beshear has asked senior senator Mitch McConnell to share details about his health after the 84‑year‑old Republican was hospitalized. Beshear’s letter, sent to McConnell’s office on Wednesday, urges transparency because many Kentuckians worry about the senator’s ability to serve. Th

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Big Insurers Fight Back as States Try to Break Them Up

July 8, 2026

In several U. S. states, lawmakers have started to tackle the growing power of the country’s largest health‑insurance companies. Arkansas and Tennessee introduced bills that would stop these firms from running prescription benefit programs and operating their own pharmacies, both in stores and onlin

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Building Data Centers the Right Way

July 8, 2026

Data centers are a big part of how technology grows, but they can also strain local power grids and the environment. A recent proposal to pause new data center projects in New York was seen as a short‑term fix that would let other places attract these jobs. Instead of stopping them, the state could

opinion

Life in the Fast Lane: Why Ohio’s Future Governor Might Be Out of Touch

July 8, 2026

Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican hopeful for Ohio’s top job, celebrated Independence Day in Lancaster and Upper Arlington before hopping on a private jet to Paris. His holiday trip sparked debate about how wealthy leaders may feel detached from everyday life. Ohio’s voters see a growing gap between

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Budget Moves: What Michigan Schools Are Really Getting

July 8, 2026

Michigan lawmakers pushed a new state budget to school leaders just after the July 1 deadline, leaving districts scrambling to meet their own June 30 cut‑off. The final plan tops out at $19. 8 billion, a drop of about $1. 5 billion from last year’s $21. 3 billion, yet it still offers a record $10, 3