Judge strikes down Maryland law requiring a 30-day waiting period for a handgun purchase. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked Maryland’s law requiring those seeking to…
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Senator Wants Probe into FBI HQ Selection
FBI director also has concerns about the selection process. Senator Mark Warren of Virginia has called for an investigation by the Inspector General of the General Services Administration…
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Governor Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler to Senate Seat
Former advisor to Kamala Harris to serve the remainder of late Senator Feinstein’s term. Governor Gavin Newsom of California has appointed Laphonza Butler to complete the remaining 17…
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Senator Cardin Announces Retirement after Five Decades in Congress
He has served in both the House and Senate since his first election in 1966. Senator Ben Cardin announced that he will not be seeking reelection for the…
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DOT Announces Funding for Highway Technology Improvement
Eight states were selected based on a history of underfunding. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the recipients of $52 million in grant funding from the Advanced Transportation…
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States are Passing Legislation to Help Veterans
Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania have measures to assist with such things as business loans, nonprofit fundraising, and tax relief. State governors and legislatures are approving laws that provide…
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Labor Department Announces “Stand Down to Save Lives”
The inaugural mine safety event is being held Wednesday. The Department of Labor announced the first “Stand Down to Save Lives” event by the Mine Safety and Health…
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Some Governors Oppose Expanded Social Program Work Requirements
Letter sent to Congress from a group of state governors. The governors of 10 states sent a letter this week to congressional leaders in both the House and…
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FHA-Insured Mortgage Premium Reduced
Vice President Harris announces the HUD measure while in Maryland. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that insurance premiums for FHA-insured mortgages will be reduced from 0.85 to…
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Additional $74 Million Dedicated to Mine Reclamation
Maryland, Ohio, and Virginia receive funding opportunity The Department of the Interior recently announced that $74 million has been made available to reclaim abandoned mines in Maryland, Ohio,…
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