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Tennessee Attorney General finds mask mandates constitutional
People wear masks Tuesday, June 30, 2020, as they cross Broadway in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Humphrey / AP By Vivian…
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Senate considering bill to loosen alcohol restrictions
Trong Nguyen / Shutterstock.com By Todd DeFeo (The Center Square) – The state Senate is considering legislation that would, in…
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Lebanon County sues Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf over withheld disaster aid
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addresses reporters about the ongoing protests in Philadelphia on June 1, 2020. Image courtesy of Gov.…
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PennDOT offers nonbinary gender designation on ID cards
The sign for the PennDot Drivers License Center marks their location at a strip mall in Butler, Pa., Friday, April…
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Michigan House passes bill prohibiting sending COVID-19 patients to nursing homes
Robert Hoetink | Shutterstock.com By Scott McClallen (The Center Square) – The Michigan House approved a bill with the stated…
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State: Floridians agreed ‘financial obligations’ must be paid before felons can vote
Former felon Yolanda Wilcox (left) fills out a voter registration form as her best friend, Gale Buswell, looks on at…
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Trump touts COVD-19 vaccine deal, says feds supporting nursing homes
President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, March 30, 2020, in…
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After ComEd-Madigan patronage scandal, Illinois Republicans demand special session
By Greg Bishop (The Center Square) – Illinois House Republicans are calling out Democrats for not doing more to bring…
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DCFS says calls down during COVID-19 pandemic, but uptick expected as school programs start back up
By Greg Bishop (The Center Square) – Days after the mother of a dead child from Illinois was sentenced for…
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De Blasio: Federal anti-protest forces not welcome in New York City
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks July 21, 2020, during his daily news briefing. Flickr / New York…
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New York extends number of states facing quarantine order to 31, shuts down bars failing to follow guidelines
Bartender Lindsay Pacepours a beer for a customer June 22, 2020, at Shade Bar NYC in New York City. John Minchillo…
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Lawmakers unveil criminal justice reform packages to increase safety, reduce costs
Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield, R-Clarklake, introduces a bipartisan criminal justice reform package on July 22. By Scott McClallen…
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Former Pennsylvania senator sentenced on child pornography charges
Former Pennsylvania state Sen. Mike Folmer, R-Lebanon, speaks at a Senate committee hearing, Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Image courtesy of…
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Gov. Polis defends last call order following legal challenge from bar owners
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis makes a point during a news conference on the state’s efforts against the new coronavirus Tuesday,…
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Denver Public Schools included in lawsuit attempting to block education secretary’s federal aid rule
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks during a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing at the Department of Education building Wednesday,…
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Lawmakers reconsider ComEd legislation after patronage scandal
Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, talks with Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, on May…
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Quick hits: Louisiana news briefs for Friday, July 24
The Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La. William Silver / Shutterstock.com By David Jacobs Legislative Auditor identifies $16.4 million…
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Republican senators sponsor bill to pay Lebanon County
A message is printed on bales near a farm is in Lebanon, Pa., Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Matt Rourke /…
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Virginia’s new COVID-19 workplace standards amount to unfunded mandates on businesses
Displays of brightly-hued blooms soak up the rain as Cathleen Trail of Arlington, Va., visits an outdoor shop for colorful…
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Bill shielding health care workers from liability during state of emergency moves to governor’s desk
The Henry Ford Hospital on West Grand Blvd in Detroit. Daniel J Macy /Shutterstock.com By Bruce Walker (The Center Square)…
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Federal judge rejects motion to allow full-sized Ottowa County wedding
Natalia Kabliuk | Shutterstock.com By Scott McClallen (The Center Square) – A federal judge has denied a couple’s request for…
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Sheldon Silver, former New York Assembly speaker, sentenced to 6½ years in prison
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver leaves U.S. District Court after he was sentenced to 6½ years in prison…
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Business groups oppose Arizona ballot measures
The rotunda in the Arizona State Capitol building. Derek Draplin / The Center Square By Kimberly James (The Center Square) –…
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Three Arizona Supreme Court justices seek retention in November
The seal of Arizona Supreme Court. Derek Draplin / The Center Square Luke Seeley / Ballotpedia Arizona Supreme Court Justices…
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Pritzker not planning to call special session on ethics reform despite allegations against Madigan
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference Monday in Peoria. Courtesy of the State of Illinois By Kevin Bessler…
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Federal lawsuit filed against Illinois State Police over FOID card delay
An assortment of firearms are seen for sale at Capitol City Arms Supply in Springfield in 2013. AP Photo/Seth Perlman…
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Louisiana Gov. Edwards and AG Landry trade shots over COVID-19 mandates
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards addresses the media following a meeting of the state’s Unified Command Group. To his left…
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Minnesota Legislature passes police reform, House Republicans sink bonding bill
Gov. Tim Walz gives a press conference on May 5 about the state’s response to COVID-19. Gov. Walz’ Youtube page…
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