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Proposed new Virginia 'tech tax' sparks backlash from business community

Proposed new Virginia 'tech tax' sparks backlash from business community

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Trade associations representing hundreds of companies that do business in Virginia have come out swinging against a proposal to expand the state sales tax to cover digital goods, something Republican Gov.
Indiana man pleads guilty to threatening Michigan election official after 2020 election

Indiana man pleads guilty to threatening Michigan election official after 2020 election

DETROIT (AP) — An Indiana man accused of making a violent threat against a local election official in Michigan in 2020 pleaded guilty to the charge Tuesday.
'Not consulted': Alberta health minister questions Ottawa's national pharmacare plan

'Not consulted': Alberta health minister questions Ottawa's national pharmacare plan

EDMONTON — Alberta's health minister is questioning the need for a national pharmacare plan, saying the province already has a comprehensive program for seniors, as well as for those who have low incomes and receive disability benefits.
Proposed Quebec language rules will lead to fewer products, higher prices: lawyer

Proposed Quebec language rules will lead to fewer products, higher prices: lawyer

MONTREAL — Proposed Quebec regulations that would require more French markings on consumer products will lead to fewer choices and higher costs for things such as home appliances, according to an industry group and a Montreal lawyer.
Chatbots' inaccurate, misleading responses about U.S. elections threaten to keep voters from polls

Chatbots' inaccurate, misleading responses about U.S. elections threaten to keep voters from polls

NEW YORK (AP) — With presidential primaries underway across the U.S.
Exiled Missouri lawmaker blocked from running for governor as a Democrat

Exiled Missouri lawmaker blocked from running for governor as a Democrat

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Democrats on Tuesday blocked a blacklisted state lawmaker from running for governor as a Democrat. The Democratic Party on Tuesday refused to accept a filing fee from state Rep.
Quebec doesn't seem serious about discussing asylum seeker costs: Ottawa

Quebec doesn't seem serious about discussing asylum seeker costs: Ottawa

OTTAWA — Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he doesn't think Quebec wants to have serious discussions about the costs and social consequences of the influx of asylum seekers.
Biden and party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in 'intense' Oval Office meeting

Biden and party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in 'intense' Oval Office meeting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders emerged from an “intense” Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden on Tuesday speaking optimistically about the prospects for avoiding a partial government shutdown, but with new uncertainty about aid for U
Changes needed to ensure safer, more resilient RCMP, union mental-health report says

Changes needed to ensure safer, more resilient RCMP, union mental-health report says

OTTAWA — The union representing front-line Mounties is urging the RCMP to move beyond "patchwork solutions" to ensure the mental health of officers amid concerns they face increasing risks to their well-being.
N.S. auditor calls RCMP over provincial Liberals' 'concealment' of misuse of funds

N.S. auditor calls RCMP over provincial Liberals' 'concealment' of misuse of funds

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's auditor general is asking the Mounties to investigate the provincial Liberal party over its "apparent concealment" of the misuse of public funds by a former employee.
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