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Constitutional amendment sought for Maine’s ranked-choice voting
(The Center Square) – Mainers have used ranked choice voting in federal elections but can’t use it for state races…
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Prime Minister Exhorts Youth to Contribute Selflessly and Constructively in Politics
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has called upon the youth of the country to contribute selflessly and constructively in…
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Trump vs Biden: Betting Markets Give Round 2 to Donald says Cloudbet
London, United Kingdom: Thousands of dollars bet on Trump after debate: Cloudbet 94% of US election betting turnover on Trump…
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New York attorney general files lawsuit seeking dissolution of National Rifle Association
National Rifle Association Executive Vice President and CEO Wayne LaPierre speaks Feb. 29, 2020, at Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC…
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Trump hosts Ducey at White House
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey explains the state’s falling positivity rates to President Donald Trump at the White House on August…
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Louisiana legislative leader still expects October special session; unemployment trust fund to be high on agenda
Senate President Page Cortez (left) and House of Representatives Speaker Clay Schexnayder hold a press conference on June 1, 2020…
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Wisconsin National Guard to assist polling places next week
Voters in Wisconsin will not have to wear face masks to the polls this fall. Benjamin Yount By Benjamin Yount…
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Protesters: We will be in Milwaukee, even if DNC is not
The Democratic National Convention is set to begin August 17th, 2020. Photo: From Milwaukee DNC website By Benjamin Yount (The…
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Treasurer clarifies position on taxing retirement income
By Greg Bishop (The Center Square) – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is clarifying statements he reportedly made about taxing retirement…
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Pritzker says state has identified more than 120,000 cases of unemployment fraud
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. Courtesy of BlueRoomStream By Kevin…
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Springfield ‘overflow’ hospital released in June without notice to lawmakers, local health department
By Greg Bishop (The Center Square) – A state lawmaker is demanding legislative hearings after being kept in the dark…
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Pritzker blames Republicans for ‘extraordinarily painful’ cuts if federal help fails
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. Courtesy of BlueRoomStream By Cole…
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Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020
The dome of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Shutterstock photo The Center Square More than 24,000 Illinoisan seek unemployment…
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After $86 billion contraction, state’s economic momentum stalls
A man walks past a retail store that is going out of business due to the coronavirus pandemic in Winnetka,…
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Michigan establishes slate for state House elections for Districts 51-110 – although some races remain undeclared
The Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan. Shutterstock photo By Scott McClallen (The Center Square) – Many of Michigan’s state…
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Mackinac Center report surmises state agencies and Boyce at fault in Midland dam failures
Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, announces a bill, which, if passed, will grant $6 million to assist Midland County and the…
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New census deadline could cost Florida billions in federal funding, third new congressional seat
The Florida state flag flies. railway fx / Shutterstock.com By John Haughey (The Center Square) – The U.S. Census Bureau’s…
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Florida ports, cities continue to lobby for aid in stalled federal COVID-19 package
In this June 2016 photo, the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Empress of the Seas heads out of PortMiami, in Miami…
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DeSantis, Scott trade barbs over Florida’s unemployment fiasco
Then-Florida Gov. Rick Scott (left) shakes hands with then-gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis as he introduces him to supporters at Republican…
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State orders students to wear masks in school
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine stands behind Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at a meeting…
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Kemp signs law enforcement protection bill
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Elijah Nouvelage / AP By Nyamekye Daniel (The Center Square) – Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation…
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Georgia local government official: CARES Act funding won’t stop ‘economic ruin’
Savannah, Ga., Mayor Van Johnson Russ Bynum / AP By Nyamekye Daniel (The Center Square) – Most Georgia counties have…
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Tennessee Court of Appeals hears challenge to constitutionality of state’s school-choice program
The Tennessee Court of Appeals hears arguments on the constitutionality of the state’s Education Savings Account pilot program via Zoom…
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Tennessee Supreme Court: Fear of contracting COVID-19 not an excuse to vote absentee in November
The Tennessee Supreme Court building in Nashville, Tenn. Mark Humphrey / AP By Vivian Jones (The Center Square) – The…
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Sen. Paul introduces legislation to allow federal education dollars to follow students
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky Christopher Halloran | Shutterstock.com By Bethany Blankley (The Center Square) – As states and local governments grapple over…
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Arizona primary yields few upsets, possible return of some familiar faces
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio aims to regain his badge. Cole Lauterbach By Cole Lauterbach (The Center Square) –…
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Wisconsin lawmaker: CDC report says in-person voting safe
Wisconsin state Sen. Duey Stroebel greganderson from Wis Senate website By Benjamin Yount (The Center Square) – Sen. Duey Stroebel,…
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