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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, Senator Tom Cotton, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr joined forces to address the alarming issue of contraband cellphones in prisons, which have been used by inmates to plan further criminal activity, including assault, murder, and aiding criminal enterprises. The
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The government of the Brazilian state of Tocantins has taken significant steps to revitalize its leadership, with Acting Governor Laurez Moreira appointing new secretaries to key positions. Cesar Hanna Halum, a veteran agricultural expert, has been appointed Secretary of State for Agriculture and Livestock, bringing his extensive experience in rural
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Governor Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott today announced the reinstatement of State of Maryland law enforcement resources to support Baltimore City law enforcement and public safety coordination efforts. The renewed collaboration will build upon the historic progress made to reduce violent crime in Baltimore City through
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced $5 million in grants to support first-generation students' access to post-secondary education. The funding will be administered through the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program, which aims to connect low-income students in high-poverty school systems to pathways to work, wages, and wealth. The
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The State of California has reached a settlement with the City of Norwalk over its unlawful ban on new homeless shelters and supportive housing. As part of the agreement, Norwalk will repeal its ban, create a trust fund for affordable housing, and undergo state monitoring to ensure compliance with state
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The Christian Youths in Politics of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Bauchi State chapter has endorsed Honourable Faruq Mustapha for the position of Bauchi State governor in 2027. The group cited his leadership skills, vision, aura, and integrity as reasons for their endorsement. They expressed confidence in his
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In a historic moment for the region, Governor Carlos Massa Ratinho Junior inaugurated the second stage of the PR-445 highway duplication, a 27-kilometer stretch between Maua da Serra and Londrina, in the North region of Parana. The project, which has been a long-standing demand of the Londrina region, aims to
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In a significant step towards advancing New York's energy future, Governor Kathy Hochul convened an advanced nuclear energy workforce roundtable in New York City. The event brought together leaders from New York, the U.S., and Canada to discuss strategies for strengthening the workforce needed to support the
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that the next 2025 Governor's Small Business Summit will be held in Eagle Pass on September 11, 2025. The summit aims to connect Texas small business owners with resources and information to start, strengthen, and grow their businesses. The Governor's
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Governor Josh Stein welcomed Australian Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, to the Executive Mansion, reaffirming the strong relationship between North Carolina and Australia. The visit highlighted the growing economic partnership between the two nations, with seven Australian companies creating over 840 jobs in North Carolina and
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Senate Minority Leader Stephen S. Hershey (R-Upper Shore) has formed an exploratory committee to weigh a bid for governor in the 2026 primary, citing the need for "balance" in a state that has gone "so far to the left" under Democratic control. Hershey expects to make
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Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, a Republican, plans to sue Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, citing a partisan dispute over the role of the attorney general in enforcing the law. Kobach, who has a history of conflict with Kelly, argued that an elected attorney general is more accountable to the
