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Alaska lawmakers fail to override the governor's education package veto

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers on Monday failed to override Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto of an education package, just weeks after the bill that sought to boost spending on public schools overwhelmingly passed the Legislature.

New Jersey's unique primary ballot design seems to face skepticism from judge in lawsuit

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Bill to ban replacement workers among those held up by Manitoba Opposition delays

Bill to ban replacement workers among those held up by Manitoba Opposition delays

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's legislative agenda, including efforts to ban replacement workers and make it easier to join a union, was pushed back Monday by the Opposition Progressive Conservatives, who stalled proceedings in the chamber.
'Access Hollywood' tape won't be played at Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial, judge rules

'Access Hollywood' tape won't be played at Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial, judge rules

NEW YORK (AP) — The infamous “Access Hollywood” video in which Donald Trump bragged about grabbing women sexually without asking permission will not be shown to jurors at the former president's hush-money criminal trial , a New York judge ruled Monda
Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration over efforts to combat social media posts

Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration over efforts to combat social media posts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19
Basketball, music festival hang in balance in Saskatchewan teacher labour dispute

Basketball, music festival hang in balance in Saskatchewan teacher labour dispute

REGINA — Saskatchewan's escalating labour dispute with teachers has left a provincial basketball tournament hanging in the balance, with some students saying it's frustrating the adults can't play well together.
Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care

Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid.
Manitoba premier says trucks and trains can replace fuel flow from disrupted pipeline

Manitoba premier says trucks and trains can replace fuel flow from disrupted pipeline

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government and Winnipeg City Hall expressed optimism Monday that there won't be fuel shortages, despite the temporary closure of a pipeline that carries gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to the capital city and the surrounding are
'Motel medicine': Alberta NDP urge apology after stroke patient sent to motel

'Motel medicine': Alberta NDP urge apology after stroke patient sent to motel

Alberta’s health minister says proper procedures were followed when a stroke patient who, for his long-term recovery, was shipped to a motel where his wheelchair didn’t fit and he was fed fast food.
Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open

Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former President Donald Trump issued a last-minute endorsement in a highly sought northwest Ohio congressional district Monday, backing state Rep.
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