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Georgia fight over election rules resurfaces in last-minute legislation

Georgia fight over election rules resurfaces in last-minute legislation

ATLANTA (AP) — A bill before a Georgia Senate committee Wednesday could allow a Donald Trump-aligned state board to strike thousands of challenged voters from the state’s rolls and would require polling officials to count the number of ballots by han
Party leaders reach out to seniors, autoworkers as campaigns focus on Ontario, Quebec

Party leaders reach out to seniors, autoworkers as campaigns focus on Ontario, Quebec

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders aimed their pitches at seniors, low-income voters and autoworkers Wednesday as their campaigns focused on the key battlegrounds of Ontario and Quebec.
B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation

B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation

British Columbia has introduced a new framework for consultation on mining claims, but the B.C. Assembly of First Nations regional chief says it "does not come close" to the collaborative approach outlined in the province's Indigenous rights law.
The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports

The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports , a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.
Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason

Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, dressed in red and white and quoting Winston Churchill, stood in the legislature Wednesday to denounce those who accuse her of "treason" by cosying up to U.S.
Alberta aims to regulate online gambling market, capture lost revenue under new bill

Alberta aims to regulate online gambling market, capture lost revenue under new bill

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is looking to regulate private online gambling websites and apps in a move it says will capture lost revenue and protect bettors.
Ex-North Dakota lawmaker gets 10 years for going to Europe with intent to pay for sex with a minor

Ex-North Dakota lawmaker gets 10 years for going to Europe with intent to pay for sex with a minor

A once-powerful former North Dakota lawmaker was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for traveling to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with a minor .
'Fully carbon tax free': Moe announces plan to eliminate industrial levy

'Fully carbon tax free': Moe announces plan to eliminate industrial levy

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is reducing the industrial carbon levy to zero. He says the move makes Saskatchewan the first "fully carbon tax free" province, saving ratepayers money on their electricity bills.
The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports

The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports , a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.
Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district

Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district

MANHEIM, Pa.
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