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WEBCalifornia Congressional District 13 candidates divided on federal abortion protections. Sep 28, 2024. (The Center Square) – Ever since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, each state has been able to set its own abortion policy. So, each ca….
President visits storm-ravaged North Carolina; death toll 178
WEB9 hours ago — Fifty-seven have been confirmed killed in the county, nearly one-third of the 178 across six states and more than half of North Carolina’s 90. “This natural disaster is incredibly consequential,” Biden said before boarding Air Force One. “The last thing we need on top of that is a man-made disaster – what’s going on at the ports.”.
Trump blasts DOJ for unsealing evidence against him just before …
WEB10 hours ago — Smith’s filing addresses that issue, arguing Trump is not exempt. “Working with a team of private co-conspirators, the defendant acted as a candidate when he pursued multiple criminal means to disrupt, through fraud and deceit, the government function by which votes are collected and counted—a function in which the defendant, as President, had no official role,” the filing reads.
Biden calls for return to bargaining table as port strike disruptions ...
WEB1 day ago — The union wants more money and doesn't want to lose jobs to automation. Biden said collective bargaining was the best way forward. "I have urged USMX, which represents a group of foreign-owned carriers, to come to the table and present a fair offer to the workers of the International Longshoremen's Association that ensures they are paid appropriately in line with their invaluable contributions ...
Dock strike: 'Some things will get here slower, and some of it …
WEB12 hours ago — The longshoreman's union responded to the offer of a 50% increase for union members, stating, "USMX's recent press release is another attempt to distort the facts and mislead the public. The ILA rejected the 'nearly 50% wage increase' because it didn't address the demands of members adequately."
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WEBSep 26, 2024 — Op-Ed: Social Security Administration Owes Americans Accurate Reports. Sep 24, 2024. The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) sheds new light on the 2024 Social Security Trustees Report, and the direction of Social Security reform as a whole. The nation spends too much energy on hand-wringing over the issue of …
Details of new $1.3B 76ers arena proposal announced
WEB6 days ago — The planned combined site of the 76 Place at Market East Arena and development in Philadelphia announced on Sept. 26, 2024. City of Philadelphia. (The Center Square) – The Philadelphia 76ers will pay the entire $1.3 billion to build the new 76 Place at Market East Arena, but will benefit from not having to pay property taxes.
Harris promises help with housing costs, market challenges persist ...
WEBAug 26, 2024 — Harris has called for building 3 million more housing units in four years, on top of the 1 million or so built annually by the private sector. She has proposed a new tax credit for developers who build homes aimed at first-time homebuyers and a $25,000 tax credit for first-time buyers. Those in urban areas, especially on the coasts, face the ...
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WEBFeb 5, 2024 — California proposes restricting 'influential' anonymous online speech. Mar 22, 2024. (The Center Square) - An influential California state legislator is proposing that social media companies restrict large-scale anonymous online free speech by requiring social media accounts with more than 25,000 followers provide personal identifying information.
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WEBAbout The Center Square. The Center Square was launched in 2019 to fulfill the need for high-quality statehouse and statewide news across the United States. The focus of our work is state- and local-level government and economic reporting. A taxpayer sensibility distinguishes our work from other coverage of state and local issues.