In the Trump Era, Crafting a State Budget Becomes More Complicated
With funding from Washington uncertain, New Jersey, like other states, is budgeting cautiously.
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Utah set to become first state to ban fluoride in public water
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Trump suggests Musk needs to be 'more aggressive'
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Arizona's Democratic governor starts state partnership with the Trump administration on immigration
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Joann, 80-Year-Old Crafts and Fabrics Retailer, Will Close All Stores
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Senate adopts $340 billion budget blueprint for Trump's agenda after marathon 'vote-a-rama'
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Graham defends Senate budget resolution amid Trump opposition: 'Complete game changer'
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Senate adopts GOP budget plan in "vote-a-rama," despite Trump backing competing House plan
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Live updates: Trump whips GOP holdouts in budget battle; Musk to join first Cabinet meeting
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Viktor Orbán's political director on Trump, Bannon's CPAC salute and more
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Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump
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In foreign policy, Trump needs to be more like Reagan, less like Biden
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Trump resistance media 2.0: Like the original, but even more obtuse
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Federal Judge Shields More Transgender Inmates From Trump Order
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Canadian anthem singer changes lyric over Trump remarks on Canada as 51st state
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Singer of Canadian anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off changes lyric to protest Trump's 51st state remarks
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'O Canada' singer confirms she changed lyrics to protest Trump's 51st state remarks
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Slashing Medicaid to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts Could Lead to Vast State Shortfalls
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Slashing Medicaid to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts Could Lead to Vast State Shortfalls
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