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California lawmaker moves to phase out ultra-processed foods from public schools
A California Assemblymember is introducing a landmark bill that would phase out ultra-processed foods from his state's public schools.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Viral video of Oreo the dog's L.A. fire reunion inspires lawmaker to help save pets during disasters
A California lawmaker this week introduced legislation inspired by the viral reunion of “Oreo” the dog and his owner during the Los Angeles fires that aims to help save pets left behind during ...NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Ohio lawmakers push for NASA headquarters move to Cleveland
A group of Ohio lawmakers in Congress is pushing for NASA headquarters to be moved from Washington, D.C., to Cleveland. The lawmakers argued in a letter Tuesday to Vice President Vance, who is from ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
A veteran conservative lawmaker is sworn in as Greece’s new president
Veteran conservative lawmaker Constantine Tassoulas has been sworn in as Greece’s new president, replacing Katerina SakellaropoulouABC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump pardons convicted lawmaker once represented by the White House counsel
Trump pardons convicted Tennessee lawmaker once represented by the White House counsel.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
GOP lawmakers turn up the pressure on Hegseth
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under close scrutiny as Republican lawmakers criticize his handling of sensitive military information in a group chat with other administration officials that ...The Hill - 23h -
GOP lawmakers conflicted over Trump’s clash with judiciary
Republican lawmakers are conflicted over how to respond to President Trump’s confrontational standoff with the federal judiciary, which drew a rare public rebuke Tuesday from Chief Justice John ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Digging into Elon Musk's relationship with California
Before becoming President Trump's right-hand man in Washington, D.C., Elon Musk built his career on the West Coast. Emma Anderson, California tech editor for Politico, joins "America Decides" to ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Ultrasound now needed for pill abortions in Wyoming after lawmakers override veto
Women planning pill abortions in Wyoming will need to get an ultrasound after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto of the new measureABC News - Mar. 5 -
Lawmakers approve ban on devices that convert semi-automatic weapons
Alabama lawmakers approved a ban on Glock switches and other conversion devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine gunsABC News - Mar. 18 -
Ex-North Dakota lawmaker to be sentenced for traveling to Europe to pay for sex with minors
A longtime, powerful former North Dakota lawmaker, who is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday for traveling to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with minors.NBC News - 2d -
After Elon Musk’s Delaware exit, state lawmakers weigh bill to overhaul corporate law
Delaware lawmakers are considering a bill that aims to make the state attractive to investors and executives.CNBC - Mar. 15 -
Lawmakers urge Trump administration to cancel owl-killing plan
A bipartisan group of lawmakers urge the Trump administration to scrap plans to kill more than 450,000 invasive barred owls in West Coast forests in coming decadesABC News - Mar. 10 -
How rain in California threatened areas ravaged by wildfires
Atmospheric river rains in California threatened mudslides in areas where the wildfires swept through entire communities. CBS News' Carter Evans reports, and meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Flooding, mudslides and a tornado hit wildfire-ravaged California
Southern California, which was scorched by wildfires in January, was hit by more extreme weather. A rare tornado touched down in Pico Rivera, which is in the L.A. area. Meanwhile, in Riverside ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms
California has over 1,100 dairy farms, two-thirds of which have been impacted by the bird flu outbreak. A leading suspect is contaminated milking machines. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
California governor raises questions with ‘This is Gavin Newsom’ podcast
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) new podcast hosting prominent supporters of President Trump is raising questions about his political strategy as he wraps up his tenure as governor and keeps the ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Southern California company looks to make sustainable guitars
It's getting harder to get the types of wood traditionally used to make guitars. But one Southern California company has found a new source to find the dwindling supply. Anna Macovek has the story.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Trump and Newsom Are Attacking the California Coastal Commission
The California Coastal Commission has been under siege like never before, alarming environmentalists and raising questions about the future of the 53-year-old state agency.The New York Times - 6d -
Latest weather forecast as California deals with storms, fears of mudslides
California is dealing with more rain and threats of potential mudslides. CBS News meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest weather forecast.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
California fishermen turn to boat tourism as salmon ban continues
Barred from catching salmon off the California coast, fishermen have been running boat tours to stay afloat.CBS News - Mar. 18 -
Woman identified 59 years after remains found on California cliff
A woman has been identified nearly 60 years after her decomposed remains were found in California.CBS News - 6d -
Left for dead, California and Stanford may finally be serious about football
Stanford and California, left for dead not long ago, may finally be serious about college football with their celebrity general managers in charge.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Education Dept. opens investigation into California schools' gender identity law
The Department of Education is investigating a California law that bars public schools from disclosing to parents the sexual orientation of their children.NBC News - 11h -
Education Dept. opens investigation into California schools' gender identity law
The Department of Education is investigating a California law that bars public schools from disclosing to parents the sexual orientation of their children.NBC News - 11h -
Justice Dept. Will Investigate California Universities Over Race in Admissions
California banned affirmative action decades ago. The Trump administration says it plans to investigate whether schools there are still considering race.The New York Times - 10h -
Justice Dept. Will Investigate California Universities Over Race in Admissions
California banned affirmative action decades ago. The Trump administration says it plans to investigate whether schools there are still considering race.The New York Times - 10h -
Uefa to discuss penalty rules with lawmakers after Alvarez miss
Uefa says it will enter discussions with football's lawmakers over rules around penalties after Julian Alvarez's spot kick was controversially disallowed in Atletico Madrid's Champions League exit.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
GOP lawmakers tackle challenge of turning Trump actions into laws
Republican lawmakers who are jubilant about President Trump’s flurry of executive orders and actions reshaping the government are staring down a challenge: making those changes last by turning them ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Kentucky lawmakers pass legislation removing conversion therapy restrictions
Kentucky lawmakers passed a measure Friday seeking to protect the controversial practice known as conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth, repealing an executive order from Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Canadian lawmaker to Trump: Economy 'smarter than your stupidity right now'
Canadian lawmaker Charlie Angus hammered President Trump’s wide-ranging tariff agenda, arguing the economy is “bigger and broader and smarter than your stupidity right now” and that Ottawa will ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Lawmakers worry US will give up military command of NATO
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers worry US will give up military command of NATO Former ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Lawmakers relaunch bipartisan Sneaker Caucus to help 'restore the sole of Congress'
At a time when many lawmakers have seemingly kicked bipartisanship to the curb, at least two shoe-crazed House members on opposite sides of the aisle are hoping a shared love of sneakers could help ...The Hill - 2d -
Katie Porter jumps into California governor's race
Former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) announced her bid for California governor on Tuesday, joining a growing field of Democratic contenders in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). In an ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
WATCH: Bald eagle nest cam captures live hatch in California
A live camera stream of a bald eagle nest in Southern California has gained viral attention, attracting hundreds of thousands of views this week.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
At least 8 injured as customer rams into CarMax store in California
At least eight people were injured when a customer rammed into a CarMax store in Inglewood, California, Saturday afternoon, according to the Inglewood Police Department.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Former Rep. Katie Porter launches run for California governor
Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter is running for governor of California, injecting another well-known name into the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Eaglet that disappeared from nest in California 'did not make it' through storm
The missing eaglet born to popular Southern California eagle couple Jackie and Shadow died in a recent winter storm, Friends of Big Bear Valley said Saturday.NBC News - Mar. 16 -
A record 51 films chosen for California film and TV tax credit program
The projects are expected to generate almost $580 million in economic activity and employ more than 6,000 people, according to the California Film Commission.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 19 -
California launches first-in-nation satellite tech to curb methane leaks
California air quality regulators announced the launch of a first-in-nation satellite data project Friday, with the aim of monitoring and minimizing methane emissions. The technology involves the ...The Hill - 6d
