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How Florida Defeated Faucism and Vindicated Federalism
The Sunshine State's approach to pandemic policy has become a flashpoint in debates over states' rights versus federal authority.
For the Second Time, Lawmakers Failed to Fix California's Warning System for Teacher Misconduct
A Democratic-sponsored bill that would have created a searchable database for teacher misconduct failed after opposition from unions and the state licensing agency.
Accused Serial Tesla Vandal Arrested After linked to 13 Incidents in Irvine, California
Police say they identified Max Sebastian Solomon, 25, by tracking a takeout order from one of the alleged crimes.
LA Real Estate Veteran Criticizes Mayor Bass Over Homelessness Report as Numbers Rise 3.4% in City
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's annual count found an estimated 45,194 people experiencing homelessness in the city, with street homelessness rising 7.9%.
Haitian TPS Holders in South Florida Brace for End of Their Legal Status
Thousands of Haitian immigrants with Temporary Protected Status face uncertain future as the Trump administration moves to terminate protections established after Haiti's 2010 earthquake.
Flock Surveillance Spreads Across the South as Red-State Lawmakers Seek to Axe '1984'-Style Tracking Tools
West Virginia's Freedom Caucus is pushing a Fourth Amendment Restoration Act that would ban AI-powered license plate readers, but House leadership says past drafts were too broad.
Early in-Person Voting Opens in Chaotic Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
Wisconsin Democrats are attempting to reclaim statewide office for first time since 2010 as party faces internal divisions in four-way governor's race.
ICE Extends No-Bid Contract for Major Detention Center In Texas, Rejecting Calls for Closure
The $776 million extension brings Amentum's potential total contract value to more than $1.2 billion through September 2027.
Talarico Trying To Win Back Hispanics Along Texas Border Who Swung to GOP
The Democratic state representative is reaching out to border communities where recent election results show a notable shift toward Republican candidates.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' Campaign Burns Through $7.4 Million in Q2, Drawing GOP Criticism
The Democratic incumbent's campaign spent nearly three times what it raised during the quarter, with Republicans pointing to a 281% burn rate as evidence of weak grassroots support.