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Plumbers oppose legislative proposal, cite public safety
57+ min ago (565+ words) (The Center Square) " Plumbers filled the Commerce Committee in the Louisiana House of Representatives on Monday in opposition to a bill that would ease the requirements to secure a plumbing license, expressing concerns that the proposed law would endanger public…...
High school cellphone ban bill on its way to Kemp's desk
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (273+ words) (The Center Square)" A bill that would ban cellphone use for Georgia high school students from "bell to bell" passed the Senate on Monday and was sent to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature. "This bill is one of the…...
First Lady to host 45 nations at the White House
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (412+ words) (The Center Square) - First Lady Melania Trump is holding a two-day global coalition summit, Fostering the Future Together, to empower children through education and technology." Fostering the Future Together is a global coalition launched by Melania Trump in 2025 to empower…...
IL U.S. Rep says GOP caused health care crisis by failing to extend ACA tax credits
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (307+ words) (The Center Square) " A Democratic Illinois congresswoman says Republicans have caused a health care crisis by not extending Affordable Care Act tax credits. Illinois U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood spoke at a news conference in Chicago on Monday, marking the 16th anniversary of…...
Op-Ed: Spanberger’s moment of decision on the 2nd Amendment
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (1286+ words) Abigail Spanberger has been governor of Virginia for only a few months, yet she already faces a political crossroads. The 75th governor of Virginia campaigned on a promise to govern as a moderate, one who would work with both political parties…...
Voter registrations grow, with 8 in 10 choosing independence
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (357+ words) (The Center Square) " With North Carolina's primary work in the rearview mirror, voter registrations are rebounding following four weeks of declines overall and in each of the three major voting blocs. All had gains for the most recent seven days…...
Op-Ed: President Trump's unconventional style wins support in conflict against Iran
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (673+ words) As the war against Iran enters its fourth week, President Donald Trump is taking bold stands rooted in his America First foreign and national security policy. He knows, for instance, that the U.S. needs to secure free passage through the Strait…...
Retail marijuana moves closer to reality in Virginia
9+ hour, 17+ min ago (497+ words) (The Center Square) " Retail marijuana sales are one step closer to becoming a reality in Virginia after lawmakers approved a plan to create a state-regulated market, sending the proposal to the governor for a final decision. The final version passed…...
Evers signs Wisconsin FoodShare bill with $72M in funding, candy and soda ban
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (158+ words) (The Center Square) " Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill Monday that would send $72 million to the state's FoodShare program along with banning candy and soda purchases in Wisconsin's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The bill was a compromise between Evers…...
Kinser: School board elections are too important to ignore
9+ hour, 11+ min ago (232+ words) (The Center Square) "As voters get ready to cast their votes in Wisconsin's April election, there is a reminder about just what's on the ballot. Brittany Kinser, who ran for Wisconsin State Superintendent last year, has a new op-ed that…...