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Election 2026: No votes on $305 B in border security show candidates' divide
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (629+ words) (The Center Square) " Democratic U. S. Rep. Don Davis, seeking a third term in northeastern North Carolina, two years ago had stepped out of party lines on immigration issues and consistently polled top three with voters. Seeking to defeat Republican challenger Laurie…...
Evers again claims 400-year veto not an automatic property tax increase | Wisconsin | thecentersquare. com
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (308+ words) (The Center Square) " Wisconsin's governor continues to insist his 400-year veto is not a guaranteed tax increase, but education experts say he's not telling the truth. Gov. Tony Evers told the crowd at last weekend's Democrat State Convention that he…...
Op-Ed: Data centers aren't draining the Mountain West
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (245+ words) First, states and localities should take steps to ensure that data centers are transparent in their water usage and that it is appropriately aligned with the particular region's level of water scarcity. That said, concerns over data center water use…...
Pro-life org urges DOJ to end mail-order abortion after latest domestic assault case
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (652+ words) The U. S. Department of Justice building in Washington, D. C. Ajay Suresh / Flickr / CC BY 2. 0 / Cropped from Original (The Center Square) "After another domestic assault case involving the abortion pill, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America called on the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney…...
Colorado Attorney General ducks behind the law to avoid releasing data on his lawsuits
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (650+ words) (The Center Square) -Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has filed dozens of lawsuits against the federal government, priding himself on his ability to fight and win cases against the Trump Administration, but he has yet to answer questions about the…...
WATCH: Senate committee passes $355. 9 B California budget
16+ hour, 38+ min ago (303+ words) (The Center Square) " The Senate Budget Committee on Monday afternoon approved the latest version of California's 2026-27 budget, which green lights $355. 9 billion in spending. Of that, $253 billion is in the state's general fund, according to Sen. John Laird, D-Santa Cruz and…...
Auditor: East Bay Area transit could run out of money soon
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (470+ words) (The Center Square) " The California State Auditor says that bus service provided by six East San Francisco Bay Area public transportation agencies could decline if structural budget problems aren't quickly fixed. A May 2026 audit identifies two key problems that affect…...
Chicago council defers meter sale approval, criticizes Johnson over "lack of transparency
18+ hour, 35+ min ago (580+ words) (The Center Square) " The Chicago City Council is torn over a proposal from Mayor Brandon Johnson that would approve a transfer in ownership of the city's privatized parking system. Aldermen have said Johnson's office acted against the interest of transparency…...
Trump Jr. praises Rick Jackson on social media
18+ hour, 19+ min ago (315+ words) (The Center Square)" Donald Trump Jr. praised Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson in a Monday social media post but said it was not an endorsement. Jackson is locked in a tight race with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who received President…...
King County approves sales tax increase for road repairs
14+ hour, 38+ min ago (517+ words) (The Center Square) - A controversial sales tax increase will fund critical road repairs in unincorporated parts of King County, but will be paid for by residents across the county, including in Seattle. The sales tax measure narrowly passed by the…...