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Redistricting maps unveiled ahead of Thursday hearings October 19, 2023 07:47 AM (The Center Square) – Legislation on proposed state and congressional district maps was released in bill filings Wednesday ahead of scheduled hearings on Thursday. North Carolina House redistricting leaders filed House Bill 898 regarding proposed new state House districts, while their counterparts in

Public hearing for gun ban registry rules set for room with fewer than 100 chairs October 19, 2023 07:44 AM (The Center Square) – Three public hearings will be conducted by Illinois State Police to hear comments and take questions about the state’s banned firearms registry. The first is scheduled for a room in Springfield

Washington DOT claims $11 billion backlog of infrastructure project October 19, 2023 07:39 AM (The Center Square) – While Washington’s Climate Commitment Act has generated more than $1 billion in less than a year to fund climate change initiatives, the Washington State Department of Transportation says they don’t have enough money to replace infrastructure that’s

Rural concerns raised around Illinois’ push for electric vehicles October 19, 2023 07:35 AM (The Center Square) – As Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues his push for 1 million electric vehicles on Illinois roads by 2030, some legislators say Pritzker is pushing an unrealistic plan. In July 2022, the Pritzker administration announced the start of Illinois’

California governor vetoes bill to decriminalize psychedelics October 19, 2023 07:28 AM (The Center Square) – California governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have legalized psychedelics, saying that decriminalizing them before creating guidelines for their safe use would be unwise. SB 58, authored by State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, would decriminalize the

A Boston man saved a woman whose car had crashed into a tanker in East Boston early Wednesday morning, igniting both vehicles and the woman, WBZ reported. After the car hit the tanker, which was reportedly carrying gasoline, both vehicles burst into flames, Boston police said, according to WBZ. However, a Good Samaritan pulled over and

It’s a newer brand, but TCL has already cemented its place on the Mount Rushmore of TV manufacturers. Over the past decade or so, it has gone toe to toe with major electronics manufacturers like Vizio, Samsung, and LG, and it’s always come out ahead when it comes to delivering the best picture for the

The drink had all the hallmarks of a beverage sensation. Striking design, bold font, and the punchy name Release. But inside, each bottle was filled with urine allegedly discarded by Amazon delivery drivers and collected from plastic bottles by the side of the road.That didn’t stop Amazon from listing it for sale, though. Release even

Israel war: The final goodbye music festival attendee shared with family amid Hamas attack October 19, 2023 06:30 AM EXCLUSIVE — The killing of a 26-year-old man by Hamas has left a family in mourning while seeking retribution against the Islamic terrorists that took his life at a nightmarish music festival in southern Israel. Avidan

Social Security update: Third round of direct payments worth up to $4,555 arrives in six days October 19, 2023 06:00 AM Millions of Social Security retirees will receive the final round of October’s retirement payments, worth up to $4,555 for those who retired at the age of 70, in less than a week. The third and