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Michigan lawmakers, local officials and residents renew push for statewide data center moratorium
A group of Michigan lawmakers and residents renewed calls for a statewide data center moratorium on Tuesday. The proposed legislation would pause development until April 1, 2027, to allow for stricter environmental and regulatory reviews.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s luxury jet travel continues to fuel criticism in Ohio governor’s race
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is using a new private jet to travel to public and private appearances across the country.
Pa. House passes $1.7B tax cut on electricity, reins in utility company profits
Pennsylvanians hit by soaring energy costs could soon see major relief on their utility bills. The Pennsylvania House passed a bipartisan measure to eliminate nearly $1.7 billion in electricity taxes and put a hard cap on utility company profits. House Republicans are calling it the largest tax cut in state history.
State Sen. Kelda Roys makes a move to break through crowded Democratic primary
Wisconsin State Sen. Kelda Roys has launched a $500,000 statewide ad buy to differentiate herself in a six-way Democratic primary for governor. Roys is centering her campaign on her statehouse experience and a platform of 177 legislative proposals.
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Illinois legislature wraps 2026 with $55.9 billion budget, new corporate taxes and rideshare union rights
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