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Oversight committee raises questions about Biden donors, government contracts

House oversight Republicans have launched an inquiry into whether President Joe Biden rewarded political donors with contracts and government positions, the latest allegation of misconduct against the administration as it fends off... Read more »

Biden celebrates infrastructure spending on Pacific Northwest tour

President Joe Biden spoke at the Portland International Airport (PDX) Thursday about infrastructure, jobs and inflation. He spoke surrounded by Oregon officials, including Oregon Governor Kate Brown. Biden emphasized the importance of... Read more »

Colorado lawmakers propose increased funding for housing, homeless support

Democratic lawmakers rolled out a new legislative package aimed at increasing housing and homeless support services on Monday. The package would spend $200 million to provide workforce support options, increased mental and behavioral... Read more »

Colorado Senate approves bill implementing universal preschool

The Colorado Senate gave its final approval to a bill on Thursday that will implement universal preschool across the state. Once signed into law, House Bill 22-1295 will reorganize the newly-created Department of Early... Read more »

Nebraska lawmakers approve canal project despite opposition by Colorado

Nebraska lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation that authorizes the construction of a canal to divert water from neighboring Colorado. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, a Republican, is expected to sign the bill despite sharp criticism... Read more »

Biden announces nominee to lead ATF, pushes crackdown on gun dealers

President Joe Biden announced a new nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Monday while emphasizing his crack down on “ghost guns” and “rogue gun dealers.” Biden... Read more »

New York budget inching closer to passage with Bills money, criminal justice

New York’s state budget, past due from Friday, is inching closer to approval. Published reports indicate there are criminal-justice changes and money for a new stadium home of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills.... Read more »

Biden expected to push back student loan repayment to September

The Biden administration is expected to extend the student loan repayment freeze, which was scheduled to end May 1. The new pause on repayment will likely go through Aug. 31 of this... Read more »

Biden to release oil reserves, a move critics say is too little, too late

President Joe Biden announced he would release 180 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next six months in an attempt to stabilize rising costs, but critics question... Read more »

Minnesota governor proposes using budget surplus for stimulus checks for taxpayers

Many Minnesota taxpayers would receive stimulus checks under a bill Assistant Majority Leader State Rep. Dan Wolgamott, DFL-St. Cloud, introduced Tuesday. Single filers and married individuals who filed a separate return would... Read more »