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Governor says California's budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion

Governor says California's budget deficit has grown to nearly $32 billion

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's budget deficit has soared to nearly $32 billion, Gov.
Oregon GOP walkout threatens bills on abortion, trans care - and senators' careers

Oregon GOP walkout threatens bills on abortion, trans care - and senators' careers

SALEM, Ore.
Vancouver Chinatown may be lit in neon again, with $2.2-million revitalization grant

Vancouver Chinatown may be lit in neon again, with $2.2-million revitalization grant

Vancouver Chinatown's once-iconic array of storefront neon lights may soon return, after B.C.'s government announced a one-time grant towards such revitalization projects. British Columbia Premier David Eby says the $2.

Another stop-work order issued for Coastal GasLink pipeline over erosion concerns

HOUSTON, B.C. — British Columbia environment enforcement officers have issued another stop-work order for the Coastal GasLink pipeline project over erosion and sediment control, something the company promised it would stay on top of last year.
In El Paso, pastors offer waiting migrants shelter and counsel

In El Paso, pastors offer waiting migrants shelter and counsel

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — As changing policies, rampant misinformation and exasperated, fearful crowds converge in this desert city, faith leaders are striving to provide shelter and uplift.
First Nation did not prove Aboriginal title for entire claim area: B.C. Supreme Court

First Nation did not prove Aboriginal title for entire claim area: B.C. Supreme Court

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge ruling on a First Nations land title lawsuit says it did not prove it had rights to its entire claim area, although he suggested it may be time for the provincial government to rethink its current te
Health care, racism and wildfires: Alberta election campaign nears halfway point

Health care, racism and wildfires: Alberta election campaign nears halfway point

Alberta's NDP focused on fixing health-care and combating racism Friday, while the United Conservative Party criticized a rival candidate for past comments about Alberta's energy sector.
Youth lawsuit challenging Montana's pro-fossil fuel policies is heading to trial

Youth lawsuit challenging Montana's pro-fossil fuel policies is heading to trial

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge on Friday said a climate change lawsuit from young people challenging the state's pro-fossil fuel policies will proceed to trial despite efforts by the state to derail the case.
'Bring our women home': Landfill search for women's remains could cost up to $184M

'Bring our women home': Landfill search for women's remains could cost up to $184M

WINNIPEG — A search for the remains of two First Nations women at a Winnipeg-area landfill could take up to three years and cost $184 million, but family members and Indigenous leaders say it must go ahead.
Kansas governor vetoes measures to aid anti-abortion centers, limit health officials' power

Kansas governor vetoes measures to aid anti-abortion centers, limit health officials' power

TOPEKA, Kan.