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Politics: 2025Talks - July 2, 2025
Kiowa County Press - Colorado
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Politics and views in the United States. Senate Republicans pass megabill after overnight wrangling. Trump calls for deportations of U.S. citizens who've committed crimes, despite the unpopularity of current ICE actions, and Supreme Court may lift...
POLITICS NEWS – Senate narrowly passes Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill with VP Vance breaking tie
The D.C. Spotlight
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July 2, 2025
Ananya Roy, News Writer In a dramatic 51-50 vote, the Republican-led Senate passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy package early Tuesday, moving it one step closer to becoming law. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking...
Alaska’s oil reserves are America’s national security shield
Fox News
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum join 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the Trump administration moving to accelerate drilling on a natural gas pipeline in Alaska. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At first...
Eau Claire County: Government transfers accounted for 18.4% of income in 2022, up from 8.7% in 1970
Chippewa Valley Times - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
In 2022, government transfers made up 18.4% of total income in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin—a 9.7% surge from 8.7% in 1970 and a 2% increase from 2012’s 16.4%. This marks the 20th smallest increase among all Wisconsin counties over the past...
Tom Lee Says Tesla's Magic Isn't About Government Subsidies: 'It's A Granny Shot' Powered By Elon Musk, AI And Massive Data
Benzinga
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Fundstrat‘s Tom Lee stated that Tesla Inc.‘s TSLA success is not due to government subsidies, but rather a combination of factors including engineering talent, manufacturing expertise and leadership. What Happened: On Tuesday, Lee took to X to...
NZ firm Vantaset sets sights on UK, US law enforcement agencies
RNZ
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July 2, 2025
Chief executive of Vantaset, Craig Steel, and former Olympic swimmer Moss Burmester. Photo: Supplied What is claimed as a first-of-its-kind workplace performance service from New Zealand is gaining global attention from law enforcement and defence...
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' hits Alaska
Northern Light - Alaska
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Senator Lisa Murkowski. Photo Courtesy of Politico. On July 1, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which is currently on its way to be passed into law, according to the White House. In a clip provided by Time, J.D....
Alaska Republican US Sen. Lisa Murkowski addresses her ‘Yes’ vote on the big federal budget bill
Alaska Beacon
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July 2, 2025
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski took questions from Alaska reporters in a 25-minute phone news conference on Tuesday addressing her “Yes” vote for the controversial budget bill – dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – which the U.S. Senate narrowly...
Outagamie County: Government transfers accounted for 15.2% of income in 2022, up from 6.9% in 1970
Fox Cities News - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
In 2022, government transfers made up 15.2% of total income in Outagamie County, Wisconsin—a 8.3% surge from 6.9% in 1970 and a 2.1% increase from 2012’s 13.1%. This marks the 23rd smallest increase among all Wisconsin counties over the past...
Juneau’s controversial landslide maps make a comeback in latest draft risk assessment
KTOO - Alaska
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July 2, 2025
A landslide on Gastineau Avenue in Juneau on July 14, 2024. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) Juneau officials are updating the local hazard mitigation plan to make the city eligible for federal disaster funding. The update must be finished by...
Florence County: Government transfers accounted for 23.8% of income in 2022, up from 15.8% in 1970
NE Wisconsin News
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July 2, 2025
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.8% of total income in Florence County, Wisconsin—a 8% rise from 15.8% in 1970 and a 0.8% increase from 2012’s 23%. This marks the sixth smallest increase among all Wisconsin counties over the past decade,...
WATCH: Alaska Has EPIC Response to Question About Creating Their Own 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Twitchy
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July 2, 2025
As you know well by this point, Dear Readers, the left is having a dang COME-APART over the detention center in Florida nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz.' (This writer will also accept 'Gator Gitmo' and 'Jawshank.') We have written about it...
Alaska DMV introduces new mobile ID app
Your Alaska Link
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Alaska's Division of Motor Vehicles has released a new mobile ID app for residents of the state. While it won't replace your driver's license, it can be used as another form of identification. Especially in regard to what information you want to...
Lisa Murkowski Defends Alaska Carveouts As Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders And Rand Paul Condemn Trump's 'Big Beautiful' Bill: 'Not Good Enough For The Rest Of Our Nation'
Benzinga
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On Tuesday, Senate Republicans' narrow passage of President Donald Trump's massive tax-and-spending package is drawing sharp reactions from both sides of the aisle. What Happened: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) took to X, formerly Twitter, and...
Health care would be slashed even for immigrants with legal status under massive Senate bill
Alaska Beacon
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July 2, 2025
Provisions in the new tax and spending bill passed by the U.S. Senate early Tuesday would go even further than the House bill in removing health care and other benefits from immigrants with legal status. The House version of the massive tax and...
Civil rights groups, attorneys demand DOC and ICE meet civil detention standards for detainees at Anchorage jail
Alaska Native News
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July 1, 2025
Access to legal counsel, medical care, and punitive measures have been reported by federal detainees in the state facility Anchorage Correctional Complex. Image- Alaska Department of Corrections ANCHORAGE — On Saturday, the American Civil...
Alaska Botanical Garden celebrates ‘Mud Day’
Alaska's News Source
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July 1, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska Botanical Garden in Anchorage held an event for International Mud Day on June 27. The event consisted of different stations that allowed children to play with mud in different ways, including jumping in it,...
International News Briefs for Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Havana Times
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July 1, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Israel Bombs Crowded Gaza Cafe, Killing Dozens, Including Children Jul 01, 2025 Israeli attacks on Gaza killed nearly 100...
Alaska 211: What it is and how it can help you
Senior Voice - Alaska
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July 1, 2025
What is Alaska 211? Alaska 211 is United Way's statewide help line for information, referrals and assistance finding vital, available health and human services, community resources, government, and tribal assistance in the callers' communities....
Trump bill backed by Alaska senators draws sharp response
Your Alaska Link
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Some Alaska leaders are speaking out against a major federal bill backed by former President Donald Trump, warning it could harm thousands of residents across the state. In a recent New York Times op-ed titled “Alaska Cannot Survive This Bill,”...