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House passes funding package to end partial government shutdown; ME leads on climate action as U.S. withdraws from global agreements; Amid federal DEI rollbacks, MS Black women face job loss and severe wage gap; Judge denies Trump bid to end TPS for Haitians as ICE fears loom; Report: Feds have delivered on Project 2025 at expense of public lands.

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A partial government shutdown is ending, but the GOP is refusing to bow to Democratic reforms for ICE and president Trump calls for nationalizing elections, raising questions about processes central to democracy.

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The immigration crackdown in Minnesota has repercussions for Somalis statewide, rural Wisconsinites say they're blindsided by plans for massive AI data centers and opponents of a mega transmission line through Texas' Hill Country are alarmed by its route.

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Indiana-style Discrimination in Florida?

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Florida’s Governor Takes Credit for Job Creation

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Florida Legislature Considers Controversial "Campus Carry Bill"

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Miami Considers Law Aimed at Expelling Homeless

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Despite Protests, "Bathroom Bill" Alive in FL Legislature

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Florida’s New Standardized Exams Fail First Test

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Bitter Times for Florida Citrus

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Will Hemp Get Over the Hump in Florida?

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Floridians Battle for National Paid Sick Leave Law

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Wind Power Coming to Sunshine State?

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