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News · US
The former Chicago mayor said Democrats should pursue ethics changes, not impeachment, if they gain control of the House.
News · ID
Idaho is being considered for a nuclear campus projected to bring 25,000 jobs while adding nuclear waste to the state.
News · IA
The new Iowa law raises the tax incentive ceiling for a steel plant described as a billion project.
News · CA
New autonomous-vehicle rules allow fines when robotaxis impede emergency responders in California.
News · OH
Ohio’s governor has approved a temporary gas tax pause that will remain in place for 90 days.
News · OH
Ohio’s governor signed a bill temporarily suspending the state gas tax for 90 days.
News · US
Jon Ossoff and Susan Collins are highlighting day-to-day job performance as they make their cases for reelection.
News · US
The lawmakers asked the HHS inspector general to examine federal money received by Planned Parenthood and its affiliates.
News · IA
The new law raises Iowa’s tax incentive ceiling for a steel plant valued at billion, expanding the amount the project may qualify for.
News · IA
The new law raises the tax-incentive ceiling connected to a steel plant valued at billion.
News · US
The vote put House Republicans at odds with President Donald Trump over tariffs targeting Canada.
News · US
The final jobs report before the Nov. 3 congressional elections showed limited employment growth and a higher unemployment rate.
News · OH
The governor has approved an Ohio gas tax measure that creates a temporary 90-day pause.
News · AZ
Congress approved a bipartisan bill to redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as Arizona’s fourth national park.
News · KY
Kentucky lawmakers turned down a proposal to raise the state tax on cigarettes.
News · AK
Anchorage Mayor LaFrance is seeking limited overall budget change while warning that the city faces greater financial pressure next year.
News · MT
The ADAPT Act would change federal tax rules for stablecoins, small network fees, crypto sales, staking and lending.
News · US
Employers added 29,000 jobs in September, raising questions about consumer prices, interest rates and economic conditions before the midterms.
News · AL
The measure would give clergy another opportunity under Social Security but must complete the federal lawmaking process.
News · OH
The new state law pauses Ohio’s gas tax for 90 days in an effort to reduce fuel costs.
News · OH
The school approved a tax reduction for Anduril while facing its own need for more money.
News · CA
Padilla, Cortez Masto and Wyden say the Trump administration cannot change tax credits enacted by Congress.
News · OR
The Portland Metro Chamber’s CEO has sued Portland over an increase to the city’s arts tax.
News · US
An AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s economic approval at a new low as most Americans hold him responsible for high prices.
News · US
Forecasters are moving House races away from Republicans, though the party still has opportunities to capture Democratic-held seats.
News · TX
A proposal would require companies to offer better pay before receiving tax relief in Houston.
News · MI
The Michigan Senate candidate also emphasized stronger AI rules but did not take a position on California’s proposed billionaire tax.
News · OH
Gov. Mike DeWine announced another round of economic development grants intended to benefit Ohio’s Appalachian region.
News · US
CNN had been assigned to travel aboard Air Force One and provide shared coverage of President Donald Trump’s visits to Texas and Oklahoma.
News · IL
The proposal explains when Illinois would apply a 0.2% tax to certain brokered digital asset transactions beginning in 2027.