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Oklahoma House lawmaker faces sexual harassment allegations. Committee recommends he resign.
State lawmakers recommended Thursday that a Republican colleague resign immediately and not seek reelection following allegations of repeated sexual harassment against multiple female Oklahoma House employees.
Tiffany campaign blocks Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reporter from event
The gubernatorial campaign of Republican Tom Tiffany blocked a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel from entering an event in Milwaukee Thursday, preventing the state’s largest newspaper from covering the campaign.
Ohio GOP lawmakers tee up votes for gas tax holiday after Acton, then Ramaswamy, back idea
Ohio Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy introduced his plan Wednesday for a 90-day gas tax holiday. It comes on the heels of Democratic candidate Amy Acton calling for a similar halt to the tax.
Michigan Smart Trade Alliance tracker shows over $26 billion in tariff-driven costs paid statewide
The Michigan Smart Trade Alliance has launched a tracker estimating that Michigan households have incurred more than $26 billion in tariff-related costs since January 2025, or about $6,419 per household.
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