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Canada to restrict low-wage foreign workers, consider lower immigration targets

Canada to restrict low-wage foreign workers, consider lower immigration targets

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging businesses to hire Canadians as his government announces new restrictions to limit the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers in the country.
Pennsylvania county broke law by refusing to tell voters if it rejected their ballot, judge says

Pennsylvania county broke law by refusing to tell voters if it rejected their ballot, judge says

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Republican-controlled county in Pennsylvania violated state law when election workers refused to tell voters that their mail-in ballot had been rejected and wouldn't be counted in last April's primary election, a judge ruled.
Judge says 4 independent and third-party candidates should be kept off Georgia presidential ballots

Judge says 4 independent and third-party candidates should be kept off Georgia presidential ballots

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge ruled Monday that four independent and third-party candidates are ineligible to appear on Georgia's presidential ballot, although the final decision will be up to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
Colorado GOP chair ousted in a contentious vote that he dismisses as a 'sham'

Colorado GOP chair ousted in a contentious vote that he dismisses as a 'sham'

DENVER (AP) — Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams, who has tried to push the state party to extremes, was ousted over the weekend in a vote that he called illegitimate, precipitating a leadership standoff as the November election looms.

Like other red states, Louisiana governor announces policy aiming to prevent noncitizens from voting

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is the latest red state to announce additional measures to ensure that non-U.S. citizens are not voting in elections, despite it already being illegal and there being no evidence of widespread voter fraud.
Advocates vow to fight Ford on consumption sites, he says they should be grateful

Advocates vow to fight Ford on consumption sites, he says they should be grateful

TORONTO — Advocates for supervised consumption sites vowed Monday to fight Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to shutter 10 of those spots, saying the sites save lives and should be expanded instead.
Going local: A new streaming service peeks into news in 2024 election swing states

Going local: A new streaming service peeks into news in 2024 election swing states

NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of politics have another way to keep track of what's happening in the most competitive states in the country through a new service that collects and streams local newscasts.
Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump

Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court Monday to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump after it was dismissed by a judge last month. U.S.
Tulsi Gabbard, who ran for 2020 Democratic nomination, endorses Trump against former foe Harris

Tulsi Gabbard, who ran for 2020 Democratic nomination, endorses Trump against former foe Harris

Former Democratic Rep.
Green Party’s Jill Stein will remain on Wisconsin ballot after court refuses to hear challenge

Green Party’s Jill Stein will remain on Wisconsin ballot after court refuses to hear challenge

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein will remain on the ballot in the crucial swing state of Wisconsin after the state Supreme Court decided on Monday not to hear a Democratic challenge seeking to oust her.
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