Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and state agencies and law enforcement assess debris removal. The U.S. Coast Guard announced that they cleared a temporary channel to the…
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President Pledges Government Funding for Key Bridge Rebuild
Maryland governor says the bridge collapse has international economic implications. President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that the administration would pay for the repairs necessary to rebuild Baltimore’s…
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Federal Appeals Court Rules Handgun Licensing Unconstitutional
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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