U.S. farm bill drops, outlines 5-year funding
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee dropped the text of the U.S. farm bill Friday, an 802-page package authorizing various nutrition, rural development and farm... Read More.
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WATCH/EXCLUSIVE: Bill limits governor’s emergency powers
(The Center Square) - The governor's ability to act unilaterally during states of emergency would be limited, if a new California bill becomes law.
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Death Valley Indigenous tribe sues bureau over mining
(The Center Square) - Nicknamed the Silver State, Nevada has resource-rich mountains, deserts and people who are no stranger to the mining industry.
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WATCH: Lawmakers start oversight review of previous bills
Editor's note: This story has been updated since its original publication to add a video.
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WATCH: Bill advancing to permanently exempt senior centers from property taxes
(The Center Square) - Lawmakers in the Washington House have unanimously approved a bill that would permanently lift taxes on senior centers.
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Seattle settles for $29M with family of student killed by speeding police officer
(The Center Square) - On Tuesday, a judge will decide whether or not to approve a $29 million settlement between the city of Seattle... Read More.
Cyber charter school money management under scrutiny
(The Center Square) - Cyber charter schools collect millions from taxpayers across the state, though academic achievement lags districts by wide margins.
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U.S. colleges report $5.2B in foreign funds for 2025
(The Center Square) - American colleges and universities have received $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts in 2025, according to data from the... Read More.
Group: Raising minimum wage could cause drastic inflation
(The Center Square) - Illinois lawmakers have proposed raising the state's minimum wage to $27 per hour in 2032, but an employment policy researcher... Read More.
Op-Ed: Ferguson wants to be a leader in AI. Here are three things he should do
During AI Week 2025, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson said he thinks about AI daily. He called it one of the "top... Read More.
