Wisconsin Republicans clash over medical marijuana legalization plan
Wisconsin Republicans are facing difficulties reaching a consensus on a proposal to legalize medical marijuana. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he is unwilling to compromise.
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IRS leaker sought consultant role with express purpose of releasing Trump’s tax returns, DOJ says
Charles Littlejohn joined Booze Allen as an IRS consultant specifically to leak former President Trump's tax returns, the Justice Department alleges.
Georgia Gov. Kemp predicts fiscal growth while state economist warns of recession
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says his budget will return money to the people and continue the state's trend of economic growth, but the state economist warns against further income tax cuts.
New Hampshire residents skeptical of presidential candidates’ approach to opioid crisis as primary looms
New Hampshire is facing an opioid crisis, with skepticism among some residents about the commitment of current presidential candidates to address the issue.
Wisconsin lawmakers drive bills forward for statewide electric vehicle charging stations
Wisconsin lawmakers have advanced legislation to establish an electric vehicle charging station network across the state. The Senate passed the two bills with a 30-2 vote.
American University Hit With Federal Complaint Over ‘Rampant and Pervasive Anti-Semitism’
American University was hit with a federal complaint on Wednesday alleging a “rampant and pervasive” anti-Semitic environment on campus that includes Jewish students being spit upon, subjected to chants of “Zionist pig,” and graffiti proclaiming, “Hitler was right.” The complaint, filed with the Education Department by the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under
Virginia Democrats quash Republican voting bills and shelve constitutional amendments
Virginia Democrats dispatched bills relating to voting access while Republicans argue in favor of reducing the burden on registrars and campaigns by such measures as requiring photo ID.