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Jim Hartman: Nevada Dems double down on abortion

Nevada Democrats see abortion rights as their political salvation in November. The Silver State is decidedly “pro-choice” on abortion.

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Vel Phillips statue to go on Capitol grounds this summer

Phillips was the first Black woman to graduate from the UW-Madison School of Law and first African American, as well as the first woman, to become a Wisconsin judge.

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Jim Hartman: GOP lawsuit claims inflated voter rolls

Attorney General Aaron Ford’s office notes the RNC has a similar legal action in Michigan, but has not targeted far higher registration rates in GOP-dominant states.

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NY senate approves more budget delays

The New York State Senate voted Thursday to extend the budget deadline through April 15th. It's now two weeks late.

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Pro-Palestinians protest in Hartford, demand ceasefire

A crowd of more than 200 pro-Palestine protesters demonstrated at the state capitol on Wednesday afternoon calling for a permanent ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

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Arkansas' LEARNS Act, cryptocurrency top topics in 2024 fiscal session

Arkansas lawmakers will be back at the state Capitol for the 2024 fiscal session.

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Jim Hartman: Biden's inadequate defense budget

Biden has proposed a defense budget for 2025 that is vastly inadequate. It’s a mere 1% increase over 2024. That’s a cut after inflation, the fourth cut in a row.

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Senate Bill 2575 prohibits deep-sea mining in Hawaii waters

Environmental experts voice their support for Senate Bill 25-75 to protect Hawaii marine life by prohibiting the mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine

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Jim Hartman: Senate Race: Democrat Rosen vs. 13 Republicans

Holding Rosen’s seat is a top priority this year for Democrats, who, with three independents, have a slim 51-49 Senate majority. Nevada is a battleground state and a target for

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NY budget expected to miss deadline

New York's state budget expected to be late as housing, education negotiations continue.

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