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Pennsylvania's high court throws out GOP lawmakers' subpoena in 2020 presidential election case

Pennsylvania's high court throws out GOP lawmakers' subpoena in 2020 presidential election case

HARRISBURG, Pa.
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No cuts to people or services, but B.C. budget deficit to rise, finance minister says

No cuts to people or services, but B.C. budget deficit to rise, finance minister says

VICTORIA — British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says the province should prepare for a fiscal deficit in the upcoming budget — but there won't be cuts that result in a "deficit of services".
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Prime minister announces $175 million for Edmonton to help build affordable housing

Prime minister announces $175 million for Edmonton to help build affordable housing

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday $175 million in funding to fast-track more than 5,200 new housing units in Edmonton over the next three years.
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Quebec adopts bill restricting lease transfers, often used to limit rent increases

Quebec adopts bill restricting lease transfers, often used to limit rent increases

QUEBEC — The Quebec government adopted a controversial housing bill Wednesday that will restrict a popular tool tenants have used for years to limit rent increases. The new law will allow landlords to reject lease transfers for any reason.
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It's an election year, and Biden's team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press

It's an election year, and Biden's team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press

NEW YORK (AP) — Occupants of the White House have grumbled over news coverage practically since the place was built.
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Ex-romantic partner of Massachusetts governor says she's ready to serve on state's high court

Ex-romantic partner of Massachusetts governor says she's ready to serve on state's high court

BOSTON (AP) — Appeals Court Associate Justice Gabrielle R. Wolohojian, a former romantic partner of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, testified Wednesday before the Governor’s Council on her nomination to the state’s highest court.
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N.L. hastily approved ride-hailing application from man accused of sex crime

N.L. hastily approved ride-hailing application from man accused of sex crime

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An application submitted by a man accused of sexual assault to provide Newfoundland and Labrador's first ride-hailing operation was approved in just one day, according to emails obtained through access to information legislation.
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Belleville needs business case for new health hub during opioid crisis, province says

Belleville needs business case for new health hub during opioid crisis, province says

TORONTO — An eastern Ontario city beleaguered by opioids must come up with a business plan if it wants $2 million to fund a health and social services hub, Premier Doug Ford's government said Wednesday.
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Illinois governor's proposed $53B budget includes funds for migrants, quantum computing and schools

Illinois governor's proposed $53B budget includes funds for migrants, quantum computing and schools

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pitched a $52.
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Poilievre against transgender women in female bathrooms, changing rooms, sports

Poilievre against transgender women in female bathrooms, changing rooms, sports

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre waded further into cultural battles on gender identity on Wednesday when he stated his belief that "biological males" have no place in sports or change rooms that are labelled for females.
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