National Tsunami Warning Center cancels tsunami warning. On Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northern California. The epicenter was near Petrolia,…
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Interior Secretary Announces Greater Sage Grouse Protections
The plan would restrict oil and gas drilling as well as solar and wind projects. The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed updates to the…
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Klamath Basin Water Restoration Projects Receive $46 Million
Tribes, states, and ranchers are working to restore drought-resilient ecosystem. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced $46 million in investments for Klamath Basin water restoration projects, a…
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Hundreds of Ballots Destroyed By Fires in Drop Boxes
Fires set in separate incidents in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Two ballot boxes in Washington state were set on fire on Monday, destroying hundreds of election ballots.…
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Commerce Department Announces Preliminary Agreement with HP
$50 million in funding would expand an Oregon manufacturing facility. The Department of Commerce recently announced that it has reached a preliminary manufacturing expansion with HP Inc. The…
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North Carolina Joins IRS Direct File Program
It is the 6th state to participate in the free federal tax filing tool. North Carolina joined the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program last week, becoming…
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Connecticut Joins IRS Direct File Program for 2025
Secretary Yellen talks about the successful pilot of the program this year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Friday that Connecticut has opted into its Direct File service…
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Supreme Court Upholds City Laws Prohibiting Encampments
The majority state that ordinances barring homeless encampments do not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment.“ The Supreme Court has ruled that city ordinances barring camping on public property…
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Senate Majority Leader Delays Vote on Judicial Nominee
The nominee does not have bipartisan support. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York withdrew a scheduled vote for a judicial nominee, Mustafa Kasubhai, to a seat…
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Interior Adds New National Trails in Celebration of Great Outdoors Month
Secretary Haaland announces 33.5 miles to the National Trails System, enhancing outdoor recreation across four states. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the addition of four new…
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