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Gov. Kotek and US senators speak out against proposed cuts to SNAP and Medicaid

Gov. Kotek and US senators speak out against proposed cuts to SNAP and Medicaid

On May 13, Governor Tina Kotek spoke out against House Republicans’ proposed “shortsighted and harmful cuts” to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “When ...

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Minnesota Republican announces race for governor, vowing to 'repair' what Tim Walz 'broke'

Minnesota Republican announces race for governor, vowing to ‘repair’ what Tim Walz ‘broke’

Kendall Qualls, an army veteran and business executive, has launched a campaign to challenge former Democrat vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz for Minnesota’s ...

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GOP's 'One Big Beautiful' package includes Medicaid cuts, an increase in the child credit, and tax advantages for gratuities and overtime

GOP’s ‘One Big Beautiful’ package includes Medicaid cuts, an increase in the child credit, and tax advantages for gratuities and overtime

Republican lawmakers have released more information about their long-awaited reconciliation tax bill, which includes proposed cuts to Medicaid and clean energy projects, as well ...

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Wisconsin judge indicted in federal court on charges of impeding immigration agents

Wisconsin judge indicted in federal court on charges of impeding immigration agents

A Milwaukee County Circuit judge was indicted in federal court on Tuesday after allegations that she assisted an undocumented immigrant in evading federal agents ...

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The Menendez brothers were resentenced to 50 years to life, putting them eligible for parole

The Menendez brothers were resentenced to 50 years to life, putting them eligible for parole

The Menendez brothers have been resentenced to 50 years to life in prison, allowing them to be paroled after serving more than three decades ...

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Illinois Drivers Beware—License Renewal Requirements Just Got an Overhaul

Illinois Drivers Beware—License Renewal Requirements Just Got an Overhaul

Illinois drivers are facing a significant overhaul in license renewal requirements, with changes impacting seniors, digital ID options, and compliance with federal REAL ID ...

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A three-year-old kid died after his mother's partner beat him four times with a metal instrument while she was at work because he was stubborn and refused to listen to her commands; the partner was sentenced

A three-year-old kid died after his mother’s partner beat him four times with a metal instrument while she was at work because he was stubborn and refused to listen to her commands; the partner was sentenced

Florida – In a deeply disturbing case in Florida, a 28-year-old woman, identified as T. Jefferson, who beat her partner’s 3-year-old son to death ...

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12-year-old child died after one of the two teens with whom he was in the process of making some sort of video that contained guns shot him in the chest; teenager charged

12-year-old child died after one of the two teens with whom he was in the process of making some sort of video that contained guns shot him in the chest; teenager charged

Pennsylvania – In a harrowing incident in Pennsylvania, a 12-year-old boy, identified as E. Parker, was fatally shot over the weekend while participating in ...

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Stepfather used dog collar to repeatedly yank 6-year-old boy to the floor from behind after beatings with tree branch and fists: Sheriff

Stepfather used dog collar to repeatedly yank 6-year-old boy to the floor from behind after beatings with tree branch and fists: Sheriff

A 42-year-old man in Florida has been arrested on charges of abusing his 6-year-old stepson, allegedly beating and kicking him while also placing a ...

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Driver who killed an e-bike rider by driving him into a concrete pillar is sentenced for life

Driver who killed an e-bike rider by driving him into a concrete pillar is sentenced for life

A car driver who hunted down and deliberately rammed an e-bike rider, leaving him to die on the roadside, has been sentenced to life ...

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