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EV adoption brings cleaner air to California — but mostly in wealthy communities

The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) might be helping curb pollution in California’s wealthier neighborhoods, but such improvements may be occurring at the expense of disadvantaged communities, a new analysis has found. Although widespread EV adoption is likely leading to an overall decrease of greenhouse gas emissions, the reduction may be redistributing such pollutants from...

Think nationally, act locally: How to use data to close equity gaps

By understanding where their most urgent equity gaps are, local leaders can do a better job of setting priorities — and delivering real change.

Zelensky: Ukraine didn’t attack Putin or Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied Russian accusations that his country attempted a drone attack aimed at assassinating President Vladimir Putin.  “We don’t attack Putin or Moscow. We fight on our territory. We’re defending our villages and cities,” Zelensky said Wednesday at a press conference with Nordic leaders in Helsinki. Russian authorities earlier said it had shot...

Oklahoma families, doctor challenge state ban on gender-affirming care

Five Oklahoma families with transgender children and a doctor who treats transgender youths are challenging the state’s recently enacted ban on gender-affirming health care for minors, arguing the new law discriminates against transgender people and violates the right to parental autonomy guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. In a lawsuit filed late Tuesday in federal court, the families of...

Florida bill clears $12M for DeSantis’ migrant relocation initiative months after Martha’s Vineyard flights

The Florida GOP controlled legislature passed sweeping immigration bill that allocates $12 million to Gov. Ron DeSantis' "Unauthorized Alien Transport Program."

Companies authorized to dodge excessive federal regulations under GOP bill

Sen. Joni Ernst spoke with reporters in her office just before unveiling the Prove It Act of 2023 to coincide with Small Business Week.

California Democrat in key House race reveals DUI charges: ‘I am so deeply sorry’

California state Senator David Min made a Facebook post revealing and apologizing for a misdemeanor citation for driving under the influence.

Native American tribe condemns Biden admin effort to ban oil, gas leasing on lands

The Navajo Nation's legislative council approved a resolution this week condemning and opposing a Biden administration proposal banning oil and gas drilling.

Texas bill would let state secretary redo county election during ballot shortage

The Texas state senate has passed a bill that would grant the state secretary authority to order elections be redone if ballot shortages compromise voting.

New York Republican Lee Zeldin ‘keeping an eye’ on run against Democrat Sen Kirsten Gillibrand

Former GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin, who ran against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, said he would "keep on eye on" Democrat Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's reelection bid.

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