Reports: Trump to sign executive order to abolish Department of Education
President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to abolish the Department of Education, the first step in fulfilling a campaign promise to limit... Read More.
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Briner’s department builds so that western North Carolina can rebuild
Answering critical published reports, Republican state Treasurer Brad Briner said Tuesday his office has created from the ground up a program for cashflow distribution... Read More.
Helene: Governor explains his $1B request, vows accountability
Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday briefed state elected leaders on his $1 billion plan for western North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene.
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Senate weighs permanent Schedule I status for fentanyl
The Senate Judiciary Committee considered whether to permanently classify fentanyl and its related substances as Schedule I drugs, a move that could have significant... Read More.
DeWine proposes tying school funding to enrollment
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to give more money to schools in his proposed two-year budget, but the plan would decrease funds going to... Read More.
Wisconsin Republicans push legislation to punish sheriffs refusing to cooperate with ICE
Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol want Democrats, including Gov. Tony Evers, to not play politics with their latest immigration legislation.
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Bipartisan bill would cap credit card interest at 10%
A new bipartisan bill introduced in Congress on Tuesday would cap the interest rate that credit card companies can charge at 10%.
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U.S. business group calls for end to tariff threats
After days of high drama surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff proposals, a U.S. business group is urging all players to avoid a trade war.
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RFK Jr. advances past committee opposition, heads to Senate floor
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial nominee for U.S. Health and Human Service secretary, will move forward in the confirmation process after advancing through... Read More.
Report calls for national food strategy due to food safety gaps
A new watchdog report highlights the ongoing issues concerning the oversight of foodborne illness in the United States and stresses the need for a... Read More.
