5 hours ago State lawmakers express cautious optimism ahead of session’s start next week

State lawmakers express cautious optimism ahead of session’s start next week  Alaska's News Source

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7 hours ago Early learning center in a rural eastern Washington town seeks approval for a $3.9 million bond to expand and address growing demand

Early learning center in a rural eastern Washington town seeks approval for a $3.9 million bond to expand and address growing demand  The Spokesman Review

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4 hours ago Southeast Alaska lawmaker proposes state flood insurance program to help homeowners

Southeast Alaska lawmaker proposes state flood insurance program to help homeowners  KTOO

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8 hours ago The new book 'The Secret History of the Rape Kit' tells an overlooked origin story

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Pagan Kennedy about her new book The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story, which explains the origin of the rape kit and the woman behind it.

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7 hours ago Pensions, the Permanent Fund, AI and more: A look at some of Alaska lawmakers' pre

Pensions, the Permanent Fund, AI and more: A look at some of Alaska lawmakers' pre-session proposals  Alaska Public Media News

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19 hours ago Early learning center in a rural eastern Washington town seeks approval for a $3.9 million to expand and address growing demand

Early learning center in a rural eastern Washington town seeks approval for a $3.9 million to expand and address growing demand  The Spokesman Review

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6 hours ago US lawmakers still pushing for answers in IDF killing of Seattle woman

US lawmakers still pushing for answers in IDF killing of Seattle woman  FOX 13 Seattle

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8 hours ago Biden admin’s final rule banning Chinese connected cars also bars robotaxi testing on U.S. roads

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final rule Tuesday that would ban the sale or import of connected vehicles from China and Russia due to national security concerns. The rule would also bar Chinese car companies, such as WeRide and Pony AI, from testing self-driving cars on U.S. roads.  “China is trying to dominate […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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30 hours ago Weiss Report: Hunter’s drug use can’t explain away not paying taxes on money earned by 'last name'

Special Counsel David Weiss' final report into Hunter Biden found that his drug use could not explain why he did not pay taxes across a four-year period.

Economics

6 hours ago Caitlyn Jenner predicts a 'change' in Californians after LA fires shine ‘bright light’ on state's ‘weaknesses’

Caitlyn Jenner criticizes the lack of wildfire preparation by California leadership and predicts that the wildfire disaster will create a "change" in thinking in the state.

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8 hours ago Biden admin’s final rule banning Chinese connected cars also bars robotaxi testing on US roads

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final rule Tuesday that would ban the sale or import of connected vehicles from China and Russia due to national security concerns. The rule would also bar Chinese car companies, such as WeRide and Pony AI, from testing self-driving cars on U.S. roads.  “China is trying to dominate […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 hours ago Governor Inslee Acts to Codify Emergency Abortion Access in Washington

Governor Inslee Acts to Codify Emergency Abortion Access in Washington  Truthout

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8 hours ago Sober roads ahead: Washington lawmakers renew push to lower BAC limit to 0.05

Sober roads ahead: Washington lawmakers renew push to lower BAC limit to 0.05  MyNorthwest

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15 hours ago City officials address violence in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood

City officials address violence in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood  KIRO Seattle

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9 hours ago GOP lawmakers, Riley Gaines slam Democrats for voting against Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, but most Democrats passionately opposed it.

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16 hours ago Pete Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing: 'My Only Special Interest Is the Warfighter'

Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth will appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, telling senators that he will be a "change agent" at the Pentagon unlike previous defense secretaries. The post Pete Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing: ‘My Only Special Interest Is the Warfighter’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 hours ago United States | February 2025 Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates remain the same except for China and India

United States | February 2025 Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates remain the same except for China and India  BAL Immigration Law

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17 hours ago Six gun control bills before lawmakers in Olympia on heels of north Seattle shootout

Six gun control bills before lawmakers in Olympia on heels of north Seattle shootout  KOMO News

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9 hours ago Tell us: What should Trump prioritize in his (second) first 100 days in office?

As president-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration approaches, we want to know how you think he should spend his first 100 days in office. The post Tell us: What should Trump prioritize in his (second) first 100 days in office? appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 hours ago 6 gun control bills before lawmakers in Olympia on heels of north Seattle shootout

6 gun control bills before lawmakers in Olympia on heels of north Seattle shootout  KOMO News

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9 hours ago CA lawmaker demands federal probe amid fire destruction, as Sacramento seeks unity and accountability

California State Assemblymembers spoke out on varying aspects of the LA wildfires and emergency preparedness, with one sending letters to Washington for investigatory help.

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17 hours ago Lawmakers considering 6 gun control measures in Olympia on heels of north Seattle shootout

Lawmakers considering 6 gun control measures in Olympia on heels of north Seattle shootout  KOMO News

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9 hours ago Coors Light blames its 'refershment' ad typo on a 'case of the Mondays'

Coors Light misspelled a word on a new advertising campaign that was seen in newspapers and electronic billboards in North America. It may have been a "case of the Mondays," the company said.

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21 hours ago Jon Stewart takes on Republican lawmakers for demanding conditions on Los Angeles fire relief

Jon Stewart takes on Republican lawmakers for demanding conditions on Los Angeles fire relief  CNN

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10 hours ago Global health agency on chopping block as Republicans threaten to cut off funds

Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy is leading House GOP lawmakers with legislation that would block U.S. taxpayer funding to the World Health Organization.

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26 hours ago Kamala Harris Delivers Word Salad Telling Wildfire Victims to 'Find Anything' That Helps Them 'Be Patient'

Vice President Kamala Harris was roasted for delivering a word salad in which she tried to encourage California wildfire victims to "find anything that" gives them "an ability to be patient" during this crisis. The post Kamala Harris Delivers Word Salad Telling Wildfire Victims to ‘Find Anything’ That Helps Them ‘Be Patient’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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30 hours ago Inslee requests federal aid for public infrastructure damaged by bomb cyclone

Inslee requests federal aid for public infrastructure damaged by bomb cyclone  Washington State Standard

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12 hours ago Special Counsel David Weiss's Final Report: 'Inappropriate to Discuss' More Hunter Biden Charges 

Special Counsel David Weiss issued a brief report Monday on his investigation into the criminal conduct of Hunter Biden and claimed that "it would be inappropriate to discuss whether additional charges are warranted." The post Special Counsel David Weiss’s Final Report: ‘Inappropriate to Discuss’ More Hunter Biden Charges  appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 hours ago Solar panels should not be cleaned with dishwashing detergent, study shows

A study conducted at the University of Turku, Finland, investigated how household cleaning products affect the ability of solar panel glass to transmit light. The results of the study were presented at the 41st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition and in the conference proceedings.

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13 hours ago Biden issues second AI action during final week in office with executive order fast

President Biden issued an executive order Tuesday to "accelerate the speed at which we build the next generation of AI infrastructure here in America."

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13 hours ago Legal expert shreds Trump special counsel report: 'Vintage Jack Smith'

Jonathan Turley says volume one of Jack Smith’s final report on his investigation into President-elect Donald Trump was more about "defending himself" than the case.

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14 hours ago Sam Darnold's Vikings future in question after poor playoff game as head coach makes telling comment

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's future with the team was in question after Monday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs.

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14 hours ago Top lawmaker 1st Republican to launch gubernatorial campaign in race to succeed Michigan's Whitmer

Republican state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced his candidacy, becoming the first major party candidate in Michigan to launch a gubernatorial campaign in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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14 hours ago Final round of funding announced for Washington County, Virginia small business owners

Final round of funding announced for Washington County, Virginia small business owners  WJHL-TV News Channel 11

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15 hours ago 'Incomplete' Hunter Biden report, protection of 'Biden Crime Family' shredded by Comer, IRS whistleblowers

House Oversight Chairman James Comer and a pair of IRS whistleblowers slammed Special Counsel David Weiss' final report on first son Hunter Biden as incomplete.

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