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MP Housefather 'reflecting' on future with the Liberals after Middle East motion vote

MP Housefather 'reflecting' on future with the Liberals after Middle East motion vote

OTTAWA — Quebec Liberal MP Anthony Housefather said Tuesday he is "reflecting" on his future in the Liberal party after a heavily amended NDP motion on Palestinian statehood passed in the House of Commons on Monday.
Manitoba government promises new seniors advocate as bills stall in legislature

Manitoba government promises new seniors advocate as bills stall in legislature

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government plans to establish an advocate office for seniors to examine health care, social services and other programs that affect older generations.
Georgia bill could provide specific reasons for challenging voters

Georgia bill could provide specific reasons for challenging voters

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia state senator says he's seeking to make it harder for people to challenge the qualifications of individual voters, but opponents warn he's only going to enable more baseless attacks.
Two of B.C.'s overdose prevention programs have 'significant deficiencies': auditor

Two of B.C.'s overdose prevention programs have 'significant deficiencies': auditor

VICTORIA — Nearly eight years after British Columbia declared a public-health emergency because of escalating overdoses, it still hasn't set a standard of care for those struggling with addiction, the auditor general says.
Hullabaloo over fate of Saskatchewan Hoopla basketball tournament overshadows budget

Hullabaloo over fate of Saskatchewan Hoopla basketball tournament overshadows budget

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is set to release its 2024 budget Wednesday, a day expected to be overshadowed by teacher protests and heightened hullabaloo over the fate of Hoopla.
What to know about MPs' vote on Palestine statehood, changes to Middle East policy

What to know about MPs' vote on Palestine statehood, changes to Middle East policy

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament passed a symbolic motion on Palestinian statehood in the House of Commons late Monday with support from the Liberal government. Here's how the motion differs from Ottawa's previous approach to the Middle East.
Nova Scotia NDP bill would ban use of replacement workers during strikes

Nova Scotia NDP bill would ban use of replacement workers during strikes

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s NDP has tabled a bill that would ban the use of replacement workers during a strike.
New Brunswick budget $41 million in surplus, no voter-friendly items before election

New Brunswick budget $41 million in surplus, no voter-friendly items before election

FREDERICTON — The final New Brunswick budget before this year's provincial election includes a $41-million surplus but no big-ticket items to entice voters to the polls. Tabled Tuesday by Finance Minister Ernie Steeves, the $13.
Stress over threats drove former Milwaukee elections official to request fake ballots, attorney says

Stress over threats drove former Milwaukee elections official to request fake ballots, attorney says

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Arizona lawmaker resigns after report of sexual misconduct allegation in college

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona lawmaker resigned Tuesday, a day after a newspaper reported that he was accused of sexual misconduct in 2015 as a student at George Washington University. State Rep.