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Sweeping bill would expand childcare and early childhood education in Kentucky

Sweeping bill would expand childcare and early childhood education in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — When Jessie Schook shares the joyful news that she's pregnant with her first child, she says the response is often the same — especially among other female working professionals.
A list of policies and cuts the Doug Ford government has reversed

A list of policies and cuts the Doug Ford government has reversed

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government said it will not launch an appeal after the province's highest court upheld a lower-court ruling that declared the public servant wage-cap law unconstitutional.

In battleground Wisconsin, election clerks must now accept absentee ballots with partial addresses

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Money coming to Belleville, Ont., for overdose crisis, Premier Ford says

Money coming to Belleville, Ont., for overdose crisis, Premier Ford says

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — An eastern Ontario city dealing with an acute overdose crisis will soon be getting provincial funding, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday while also pledging to discuss longer-term solutions for the community.
Ford says Bill 124 repeal comes amid high cost of living

Ford says Bill 124 repeal comes amid high cost of living

Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed frustration Tuesday with an Appeal Court ruling that declared his public sector wage-restraint law unconstitutional, but said he has agreed to repeal it amid a high cost of living.
Tuition increases ruled out as a way to help post-secondary finances, Ford says

Tuition increases ruled out as a way to help post-secondary finances, Ford says

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has completely ruled out tuition fee increases as a way to ease financial struggles faced by the province's colleges and universities.
Rural internet providers divided on whether CRTC should expand wholesale fibre access

Rural internet providers divided on whether CRTC should expand wholesale fibre access

A national framework that allows smaller internet providers to offer services to customers by using rivals' fibre networks would give residents of remote regions more affordable options, the industry regulator heard on Tuesday.
First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C.

First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C.

OTTAWA — An Indigenous-led group is criticizing what it says is the "gross mismanagement" of aquaculture in British Columbia by the Fisheries Department, as it calls for a separation of its regulatory and promotional responsibilities.
Nearly three-quarters of Senate appointed on Trudeau's advice as Quebec senator joins

Nearly three-quarters of Senate appointed on Trudeau's advice as Quebec senator joins

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new senator from Quebec. Manuelle Oudar is joining the Senate's ranks after most recently serving with a Quebec government commission on workplace equity, health and safety.
Costco executive says company always looking to lower prices, mitigate increases

Costco executive says company always looking to lower prices, mitigate increases

Costco has decreased the prices of hundreds of items since the start of 2023, according to executive Pierre Riel. The chief operating officer of Costco Wholesale Corp.