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US Senate passes Trump's tax bill after turbulent all-night session

Senate Republicans passed Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts bill by a narrow margin, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.

fromwww.mediaite.com

John Fetterman Complains About Missing Family Beach Trip to Vote on Trump Bill: Oh My God, I Just Want to Go Home!'

Oh my God, I just want to go home! I've already missed our entire trip to the beach. There's no drama that we know the votes are going to go.

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fromFast Company

fromThe American Conservative

Big Beautiful Bill update: Timeline, summary, and latest polling as Senate vote-o-rama starts today

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act proposes extensive reforms including significant tax cuts for the wealthy and cuts to essential healthcare programs.

Senate GOP Leadership Intends to Move Big, Beautiful Bill Forward

Senate leadership aims to push through a controversial budget bill amidst bipartisan opposition and procedural delays.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Skelton: Big state budget questions linger about crime, Medi-Cal, Delta tunnel

California's Legislature is active, making significant decisions on a $325 billion budget amid distractions from federal events and local protests.

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fromsyracuse

Business, industry groups: Choose practical solution to waste reduction in NY (Guest Opinion)

New York lawmakers face a critical choice on managing packaging waste that balances environmental goals with affordability and market stability.

Supreme Court restores Maine lawmaker's voting abilities following ban over Facebook post about trans athlete

The First Circuit is moving quickly to evaluate the legal issues this case presents, with oral argument scheduled to occur in a few weeks.

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Exclusive | NYC Council's productivity plummets 86% as speaker, comrades play politics instead of governing

"We're definitely understaffed, and the leadership is really distracted," said a Democratic councilmember.

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fromState of the Planet

How This Campbell Award Winner Creates Impact Through Climate Policy

Carissa O'Donnell's journey highlights the intersection of environmental advocacy and policy through education and hands-on legislative experience.

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Taxpayers - and politicians - will have just hours to review Hochul's $254 billion NY state budget before voting begins

New York lawmakers face a rushed vote on a massive budget package without adequate public and legislative review.

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Rushing NY's budget with 'message of necessity' only emboldens Hochul's, Dems' bloat

Gov. Hochul's budget process lacks transparency and hinders legislative review before voting.

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Taxpayers - and politicians - will have just hours to review Hochul's $254 billion NY state budget before voting begins

New York lawmakers face a rushed vote on a massive budget package without adequate public and legislative review.