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News · US
Two lawmakers want congressional hearings after the Navy confirmed eight suicide attempts during the strike group’s extended deployment.
News · VT
The Vermont senator’s bill would shield qualifying housing grants and state tax-credit sale income from federal taxation.
News · US
A letter to Congress says Kennedy Center leaders stopped planned waterproofing work months before leaks were cited in the venue’s closure.
News · WI
Incumbents from both parties are facing questions about earlier legislation on data center tax incentives and regulations.
News · US
Trump said revised fuel economy standards eliminate a Biden-era policy designed to move automakers toward electric vehicles.
News · US
The U.S. and China also moved forward with military crisis contacts, trade discussions and a two-month extension of their trade truce.
News · AR
The federally supported road construction will take place near a proposed Google data center at the Port of Little Rock.
News · WA
The leaders discussed trade, artificial intelligence and the Iran war as some Republican lawmakers criticized Xi’s treatment in Washington.
News · FL
The Florida senator’s bill would require interest costs to be included in estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office.
News · AK
A senator supported President Trump’s tariffs in Washington but did not address the policy while in Alaska.
News · CA
The proposal would use a tax to discourage price gouging at gasoline pumps, with its impact depending on how lawmakers structure it.
News · IL
The complaint alleges the Vernon Area Public Library District used taxpayer resources for polling connected to a referendum.
News · NE
Nebraska agricultural producers are set to receive a temporary, 90-day pause on diesel taxes under an announcement from Gov. Jim Pillen.
News · US
Rising diesel prices are straining businesses as Republican lawmakers press President Trump to consider banning diesel exports.
News · US
The leaders met as the United States and China extended a tariff pause and continued competing over advanced artificial intelligence.
News · MD
Maryland expects nearly more this fiscal year, though state leaders say the increase will not eliminate the budget shortfall.
News · DE
A Wilmington City Council member has asked the county to review a tax assessment through its complaint process.
News · MA
Healey’s proposal would temporarily suspend the Massachusetts gas tax as an economy and jobs measure.
News · MD
The plan focuses on AI risks, workforce changes and safeguards for children, with possible rules for advanced AI companies.
News · WA
The mayor’s proposed city budget raises public safety spending while avoiding new taxes.
News · GA
Area Development placed Georgia first in its 2026 business survey, extending the state’s run at the top of the magazine’s ranking to 13 years.
News · OH
Vivek Ramaswamy’s plan could bring Ohio lawmakers back to Columbus next week to consider temporarily suspending the state gas tax.
News · MI
The Michigan Strategic Fund approved up to for a pooled fund serving community lenders across the state.
News · WA
The mayor’s budget proposal raises public safety spending without adding new taxes, but it is not yet a final city budget.
News · WY
The state Republican Party is supporting a ballot initiative that would ask Wyoming voters to approve a property tax cut.
News · OH
Legislative leaders said lawmakers could return next week to consider a gas-tax plan requested by Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy.
News · WI
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson has presented his proposed city budget for 2027.
News · NC
Voters will decide at least three statewide constitutional amendments, while many communities will also consider local taxes, bonds and other measures.
News · CO
The November measure would lower rates on initial income, add higher rates above and reserve new revenue for public services.
News · CA
The California review will consider stronger AI safety rules, including mechanisms that could halt an AI system’s operation.