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Rep. Hinson backed Iran War and took big oil cash as Iowa gas prices surged
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson accepted tens of thousands of dollars from major energy corporations while repeatedly voting against ending foreign military hostilities, even as Iowa families and farmers faced surging costs at the pump.
Lindell releases plan to eliminate income tax with massive cuts to education, health care spending
Pillow mogul and 2020 election conspiracy buff Mike Lindell, whose campaign for governor was recently endorsed by President Donald Trump, released a 72-page plan Thursday to eliminate the state income tax, which would necessitate cutting the state general fund budget in half.
McConnell says he has been discharged from rehab
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation program after a seven-week absence from the Senate.
Beshear to issue executive order to protect against ‘harmful impacts’ of data centers
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s signing an executive order to protect Kentuckians “against any harmful impacts from potential data centers,” directing the state utility regulator and environmental protection officials to take specific actions on data centers.
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During bid for governor, Ramaswamy has spent nearly 40% of his time outside of Ohio
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Pete Ricketts PAC funded Ken Paxton after plea deal sent convicted child abuser to Nebraska
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OP-ED: Billionaires got a break. The rest of us got the bill.
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[UPDATED] Wisconsin Dems react as Sarah Rodriguez ends bid for governor after campaign finance scandal
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Michigan Republican films campaign ad in hazardous wildfire smoke
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