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Most in Oregon opposed to measure creating universal basic income: Poll

A poll conducted by the Public Policy Polling firm shows that 54% of Oregon voters oppose a state effort to provide every Oregonian with $1,600 a year in basic income, citing potential negative ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Reeves’ Budget measures risk hitting ‘working people’, analysts say

Some businesses will struggle with tax rises alongside a higher minimum wage and new labour laws

World - Financial Times - October 29

Fight intensifies over Florida ballot measure that would guarantee abortion rights

Next week, Florida voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution, through a ballot measure that's opposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Aly & AJ on pushing for gun control measures ahead of 2024 election

As the 2024 election approaches, Aly & AJ reflect on surviving a mass shooting and why they're pushing for an assault weapons ban.

Rio courtroom may see belated measure of justice for murdered Marielle Franco

The high-profile city councillor was gunned down with her driver in 2018 – now two of her confessed killers go on trial. It was not even 10pm and the football match she was watching on TV had still ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

What Data Shows About Late Abortions as States Prepare to Vote on Measures

Both sides are trying to make their opponents sound extreme. Here is what studies and data show about when and why abortions happen later in pregnancy.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.

Election 2024: The 29 Ballot Measures You Need to Know About

From minimum wage changes to tax tweaks, here’s a look at the ballot measures that matter most to entrepreneurs.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Voters will decide on nearly 150 ballot measures. Here are the ones to watch.

Voters across the country are set to decide on nearly 150 ballot measures next week that will shape the future of a wide variety of policy issues in their states.

Florida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights

Florida voters are deciding whether to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana

Competing abortion proposals highlight a record number of ballot measures in Nebraska

Nebraska has a record number of petition-initiated measures on the ballot, including two competing ones pertaining to abortion abortion rights

Health - ABC News - 22 hours ago

Antarctic ozone hole measures seventh smallest size in decades

The recent improvement is the result of declining chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Officials ramping up security measures for Election Day in North Carolina

Reports of alleged intimidation and voter misinformation in North Carolina have led officials there to boost security precautions around polling places this Election Day. CBS News correspondent ...

Tracking abortion ballot measures: Missouri and Arizona expand rights as Florida vote falls short

Seven other states, including Montana and Nevada, also pass measures in favor of reproductive rights – follow our tracker as voters decide on access to abortion. US election 2024 – latest ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Florida abortion rights measure fails, CBS News projects

CBS News projects a Florida ballot measure that would have enshrined the right to abortion will fail, keeping in place a six-week ban put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Missouri Voters Pass Measure to Protect Abortion Rights and End Ban

A ballot amendment enshrining reproductive rights in the State Constitution would void one of the strictest abortion bans in the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

Abortion rights ballot measures pass in 7 states, fail in 3 others

Constitutional amendments to protect or expand abortion passed in seven of the 10 states where they appeared on the ballot Tuesday, NBC News projects.

Republicans struggle on education ballot measures despite big wins Tuesday night

Republicans had a huge election night, capturing the White House and Senate and possibly keeping the House, but several of their state ballot measures on education issues came up short. From school ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Abortion-rights measures go 7 for 10 in state elections

Reproductive rights were broadly popular at the state level Tuesday night, as seven states passed ballot measures aimed at preserving, expanding or restoring the right to an abortion. The measures ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

State Minimum Wage Hike Ballot Measures Show Mixed Results

Missouri and Alaska voters approved bumps to $15 an hour, while a Californa propsoal to go to $18 failed. Increases for tipped workers were voted down in Massachusetts and Arizona.

Business - Inc. - 2 hours ago

States decide on key changes on immigration, election laws in ballot measures

Tuesday's election saw significant laws and regulations passed on the state level through various ballot measures.

Paid sick leave measures pass in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska

Workers in three states are now entitled to paid sick leave for the first time. In Alaska, most workers are now entitled to at least 40 hours of paid sick leave a year. Larger employers in the ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

Tom Brady is finally an NFL owner after getting approved to purchase a stake in the Raiders

It was a long road, but it's now official

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

NFL owners approve Jacksonville's $1.4 billion 'stadium of the future' set to open in 2028

NFL owners have unanimously approved Jacksonville’s $1_4 billion “stadium of the future."

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders is approved by NFL team owners

Tom Brady’s purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders has been approved by NFL team owners

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Controversial consulting firm fails to get approval for deal with Ohio teachers’ pension fund

A committee on the Ohio retired teachers’ pension fund board has decided not to move forward with the controversial consulting firm that has been the subject of News 5 investigations.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

China to boost financing for approved housing projects to $560 billion to counter property slump

China has announced it will expand the amount of financing available for housing projects on a “white list” to 4 trillion yuan ($562 billion), seeking to reverse a slump in the property industry

World - ABC News - October 17

Russian lawmakers give initial approval to a bill targeting those who advocate not having children

Russia’s lower house of parliament has given a quick initial approval to a bill outlawing the promotion of material that discourages people from having children

World - ABC News - October 17

Merck says experimental RSV treatment protected infants in trial, paving way for potential approval

Merck is discussing the study data with regulators worldwide, with a goal of making the treatment available for infants as early as the 2025 to 2026 RSV season.

Business - CNBC - October 18

UFC antitrust lawsuit: Judge grants preliminary approval on $375 million settlement for plaintiffs in Le case

It appears UFC fighters from 2010 to 2017 are set to receive some compensation following a judge's ruling in Nevada

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

'There’s players in there!' Every day is 'bring fans to work' day in Dallas, and some Cowboys don’t approve

Dallas allows fans to rub elbows with players in a way not common among the 31 other NFL teams. Some players believe tours get in the way of championship-building.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

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Most in Oregon opposed to measure creating universal basic income: Poll

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Fight intensifies over Florida ballot measure that would guarantee abortion rights

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Rio courtroom may see belated measure of justice for murdered Marielle Franco

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A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.

Election 2024: The 29 Ballot Measures You Need to Know About

Voters will decide on nearly 150 ballot measures. Here are the ones to watch.

Florida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights

Competing abortion proposals highlight a record number of ballot measures in Nebraska

Antarctic ozone hole measures seventh smallest size in decades

Officials ramping up security measures for Election Day in North Carolina

Tracking abortion ballot measures: Missouri and Arizona expand rights as Florida vote falls short

Florida abortion rights measure fails, CBS News projects

Missouri Voters Pass Measure to Protect Abortion Rights and End Ban

Abortion rights ballot measures pass in 7 states, fail in 3 others

Republicans struggle on education ballot measures despite big wins Tuesday night

Abortion-rights measures go 7 for 10 in state elections

State Minimum Wage Hike Ballot Measures Show Mixed Results

States decide on key changes on immigration, election laws in ballot measures

Paid sick leave measures pass in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska

Tom Brady is finally an NFL owner after getting approved to purchase a stake in the Raiders

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Controversial consulting firm fails to get approval for deal with Ohio teachers’ pension fund

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Russian lawmakers give initial approval to a bill targeting those who advocate not having children

Merck says experimental RSV treatment protected infants in trial, paving way for potential approval

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'There’s players in there!' Every day is 'bring fans to work' day in Dallas, and some Cowboys don’t approve

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