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Lawsuit challenges new restrictions to getting measures on Florida's election ballot

Lawsuit challenges new restrictions to getting measures on Florida's election ballot

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Progressive advocates have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging new restrictions on Florida's process to get citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.
Milwaukee prosecutor clears Ohio police of wrongdoing in fatal shooting near GOP convention

Milwaukee prosecutor clears Ohio police of wrongdoing in fatal shooting near GOP convention

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin prosecutor cleared police officers from Ohio of any criminal liability Monday in a fatal shooting last summer near the Republican National Convention.
Ontario to include expanded manufacturing tax credit in upcoming budget

Ontario to include expanded manufacturing tax credit in upcoming budget

TORONTO — Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has offered a first glimpse at his upcoming budget, announcing an expanded Ontario manufacturing tax credit.
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage to run for Congress in Trump-friendly district held by Democrat Golden

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage to run for Congress in Trump-friendly district held by Democrat Golden

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, an early supporter of President Donald Trump's first successful White House bid and a polarizing figure in state politics, said Monday he is running for Congress in a competitive district.
Pritzker and Ocasio-Cortez: A billionaire and a former bartender emerge as Trump resistance leaders

Pritzker and Ocasio-Cortez: A billionaire and a former bartender emerge as Trump resistance leaders

ATLANTA (AP) — The billionaire heir and the former bartender. Many Democrats have been in and out of the spotlight as the party looks for effective counters to President Donald Trump and his second administration. But two disparate figures, Gov.
South Dakota students weigh protest against university honors for homeland security chief Noem

South Dakota students weigh protest against university honors for homeland security chief Noem

MADISON, S.D. (AP) — Dakota State University hasn't experienced the student protests taking place at other U.S. colleges.
In battle against transgender rights, Trump targets HUD’s housing policies

In battle against transgender rights, Trump targets HUD’s housing policies

As a transgender man, the words “you’re a girl” gutted Tazz Webster, a taunt hurled at him from the day he moved into his St. Louis apartment.
Trump's tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here's a timeline of how we got here

Trump's tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here's a timeline of how we got here

NEW YORK (AP) — Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. Trump is no stranger to tariffs.
Trump is swiftly undoing transgender protections in HUD’s housing policies

Trump is swiftly undoing transgender protections in HUD’s housing policies

The Trump administration is swiftly remaking housing policy as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development retreats from long-established fair-housing protections for transgender people.
Democrat Josh McLaurin announces run for Georgia lieutenant governor in 2026

Democrat Josh McLaurin announces run for Georgia lieutenant governor in 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic Georgia state Sen. Josh McLaurin announced Monday that he's running for lieutenant governor in 2026, saying he would make opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies a key part of his campaign.