By John Haughey No longer a tropical storm, Idalia has strengthened into a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, as it continues to move toward Florida. Its predicted storm track now stretches up the eastern coastline of the United States to parts of North Carolina. Gov. Ron DeSantis was planning to provide an update […]
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FDA Alert: Fruit With Potentially Deadly Bacteria Recalled in a Dozen States
By Jack Phillips Green organic kiwifruit is now under recall in 14 states due to a potentially deadly listeria contamination, according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. David Oppenheimer and Company said it is voluntarily recalling some of its clamshell packages of kiwi after testing found Listeria monocytogenes in some of […]
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States Stop Credit Card Companies From Tracking Gun Purchases, It May Not Last
By Patricia Tolson Credit card companies were preparing to track the purchase of firearms and ammunition of every American citizen. While a flurry of bills lobbed by state legislators caused all of them to reconsider those plans, it may only be a temporary victory. Almost one year ago, an effort was launched to create a […]
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“Unprecedented Partnership: Trump and Kennedy Join Forces for a United America”
What if, in a surprising turn of events, the 2024 presidential election brought together two prominent figures from opposing sides of the political spectrum. Donald J. Trump, the Republican firebrand known for his unconventional approach, emerged victorious as the President of the United States. What truly captured the nation’s attention, however, was his unexpected choice for vice president: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a well-known Democrat and advocate for progressive causes. This unprecedented partnership has sparked intrigue and speculation, as Americans eagerly await the unveiling of their joint agenda. With their unique blend of conservative and liberal values, Trump and Kennedy aim to bridge the political divide that has plagued the nation, fostering a spirit of unity and cooperation. Their vision for a united America transcends party lines, signaling a departure from traditional partisan politics. As the nation embarks on this uncharted political journey, all eyes are on Trump and Kennedy as they navigate the complexities of governance, forging a new path towards a brighter future for the United States.
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IN-DEPTH: States Fight ESG Industry, Despite Costs and Long Odds
By Kevin Stocklin As conservative states push back against the progressive agenda of Wall Street banks and asset managers, some analysts are warning that “anti-ESG” states will pay a price for taking on Wall Street and the ESG industry. North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell has enacted several measures, including calling on Larry Fink, CEO […]
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Election Reformers Get New Tool to Pressure States to Clean Up Voter Rolls
By Steven Kovac A new interactive website database is now available free to individual citizens and election reform groups across the country to help in the fight to get all states to obey a federal election law mandating regular voter roll maintenance. The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF), a national, non-profit, law firm dedicated to election integrity, announced […]
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19 States Ask Supreme Court to Move Forward With Title 42 Border Expulsions Case After Court Cancels Oral Argument
By Matthew Vadum The 19 states fighting the Biden administration’s plan to end the Title 42 policy that allows rapid expulsion of the illegal immigrants swamping the U.S.-Mexico border are asking the Supreme Court to press on with the case after it abruptly canceled oral arguments a few days ago. The administration had asked the court to […]
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20 States, From New Mexico to Maine, Could See Snow Due to Powerful Storm in Rockies
By Savannah Pointer A powerful storm that has developed in the Rockies could bring snow to more than 20 states. Through midweek, the storm will bring a number of weather threats to the central and southern United States. According to AccuWeather analysts, the sizable system that intensified as it moved across the Rocky Mountains will leave a […]
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Pay per Mile: States Move Toward User-Based Road Tax
By Beth Brelje With each gallon of gas pumped in the United States since 1932, drivers have been paying taxes. The revenue is used for road repairs and public transportation such as train and bus systems. Currently, the Fed takes 18.4 cents per gallon for gas or 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel. State gas […]
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Boosted Worse Off Than Vaccinated in Many States, Data Show
By Meiling Lee and Zachary Stieber People in the United States who have received COVID-19 boosters in many states are more likely than those who have gotten just a primary series to get infected, receive hospital care, and die, according to an Epoch Times investigation. Cases, hospitalizations, and deaths among the boosted have been increasing since the booster […]
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More States Take Emergency Measures as ‘Historic’ Winter Storm Puts 240 Million Americans Under Weather Alerts
By Tom Ozimek A powerful winter storm of historic proportions that the National Weather Service (NWS) warned could bring life-threatening conditions has prompted multiple states to announce emergency measures, with over 240 million people under some kind of weather warnings or advisories. The latest bulletin from the NWS’ Weather Prediction Center, issued at around 3 a.m. on Dec. 23, warned of […]
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Blizzard Warnings Issued in Multiple States as ‘Major’ Storm Moves Across US
By Jack Phillips Blizzard and winter storm warnings were issued in numerous counties in several states as a large winter storm continues eastward across the United States on Monday. The National Weather Service’s map shows blizzard warnings in effect in Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Colorado as of Monday, Dec. 12. Winter storm warnings were issued across […]
