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Polls open across U.S. as voters to decide control of Congress
(The Center Square) - Polls are open across the U.S. as control of Congress hangs in the balance.
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AGs from 20 states say environmental groups’ lawsuits threaten U.S. pipeline construction
If environmental groups get NWP 12 thrown out, thousands of pipeline water crossings a year may need individual permits. That would slow new pipelines and repairs to existing ones, and the costs could end up in higher energy bills, just as heating prices are forecast to jump this winter.
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16 states might tax federally approved education plans
(The Center Square) – Families in 16 states could face state taxes and penalties for using what's called a "529 education savings plan" to pay for expenses approved under federal law, according to a report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.
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Vance touts GOP policies, courts undecided voters ahead of Nov. 3
(The Center Square) – Eight days out from election day, Vice President J.D. Vance attempted to soothe voters’ cost of living concerns, which multiple polls show are currently top of mind for Americans.
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Trump jokes that 'wild animals' will eat Montanans if Democrats 'take away' guns
The comment occurred during a rally in Kalispell, Montana, where the president is hoping to boost Aaron Flint, a former aide to retiring Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke, who is running for the state's first Congressional district.
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Watch Live: President Donald Trump holds rally in Kalispell, Montana, ahead of midterms
The president is speaking in Montana's 1st District to try to boost Aaron Flint, a former aide to retiring Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke.
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4 states sue tech company claiming it deceived millions of Americans about Chinese ties
(The Center Square) – The states of Nebraska, Montana, Iowa and Florida each individually sued TP-Link – a tech company that provides networking devices – accusing it of deceiving consumers about its ties to Chin a, thereby putting millions of Americans’ privacy at risk and endangering national security.
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12 state financial officers commit to encourage compliance with PBM rule
(The Center Square) – Twelve state financial officers sent a letter to the Department of Labor praising it for providing employers with necessary information to help manage and save on healthcare costs, while also committing to help the department enforce Trump’s proposed Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) rule.
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22 state AGs alert SEC of rating agencies’ ESG promotion
(The Center Square) – Attorneys general from 22 states sent a letter to the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission detailing how multiple ratings agencies such as Moody’s Corporation, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings still push an ESG agenda, months after a group of state attorneys general called on them to explain ESG-driven downgrades.
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Op-Ed: Which state leads the way for educational freedom?
The Heritage Foundation has released its 5th annual Education Freedom Report Card , and the divide between states in our region is increasing. The separation is not based on how much they spend on education, but on how much authority they give families over their students' learning.
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