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Republican senators reveal their version of Kentucky's next two-year budget

Republican senators reveal their version of Kentucky's next two-year budget

FRANKFORT, Ky.

Kemp signs Georgia law reviving prosecutor sanctions panel. Democrats fear it's aimed at Fani Willis

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov.
Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case

Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case

ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trump and others, but the rest of the sweeping racketeering indictment remains intact.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to announce vice presidential running mate March 26 in California

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to announce vice presidential running mate March 26 in California

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce a running mate for his independent presidential campaign on March 26 in Oakland, California, his campaign said Tuesday.
Non-profit fears end of funding to recycle used fishing gear in Atlantic Canada

Non-profit fears end of funding to recycle used fishing gear in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX — An environmental non-profit organization that helps recycle tonnes of used fishing gear at more than two dozen collection sites across Atlantic Canada warns it’s at risk of shutting down without continued government funding.
Auditor general's office fires two workers who made extra cash with federal contracts

Auditor general's office fires two workers who made extra cash with federal contracts

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signalled that his Liberal government is rethinking how it evaluates and accepts proposals for work following the recent firing of two public servants who were making side money from federal contracts.
Ukrainian ministers 'optimistic' about securing US aid, call for repossession of Russian assets

Ukrainian ministers 'optimistic' about securing US aid, call for repossession of Russian assets

WASHINGTON (AP) — A pair of Ukrainian justice ministers in Washington this week urged U.S. lawmakers to put aside domestic political disputes and find a way to continue supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia.
Cape Breton coal mine closed by roof falls allowed to resume year-round operations

Cape Breton coal mine closed by roof falls allowed to resume year-round operations

HALIFAX — A Cape Breton coal mine that had been ordered to cease operations after two roof falls last summer is being permitted to resume year-round production.
'False': Main contractor on ArriveCan app disputes auditor general's finding

'False': Main contractor on ArriveCan app disputes auditor general's finding

OTTAWA — The company that held a contract for the build of the ArriveCan app said it was paid millions less than what Canada's auditor general reported last month.
Poll: Canadians unsure online harms bill will make social media safer

Poll: Canadians unsure online harms bill will make social media safer

OTTAWA — Fewer than half of Canadians believe the federal government's plan to regulate social media sites will make platforms safer, a new survey suggests.