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FDA rule limiting nicotine in cigarettes could impact US economy by $30B annually

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

The federal government is considering a proposal to limit nicotine in cigarettes as smoking hits historic lows; if approved, it could result in a loss of over $30...

Two major fires continue to burn in SoCal

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

As two major fires continue to burn in and near Los Angeles, fire officials warn that major Santa Ana winds are expected to return early Tuesday morning, extending...

Trump cabinet nominees to run the gauntlet before confirmation

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

With one week until Inauguration Day, committees in the Republican-led Senate are scheduled to hold confirmation hearings on 13 of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees during the next...

Newsom convenes legislators to fund deportation defense, lawsuits against Trump admin

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

As the most expensive wildfires in U.S. history rage across Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is convening a special session of the legislature to “Trump-proof” the state by...

Legislation introduced to grant Washington, D.C. statehood

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

Forty-one Democratic senators have introduced legislation establishing statehood for the District of Columbia. ...

Trump appears open to boosting SALT cap to help blue states

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

President-elect Donald Trump is open to raising the state and local tax cap, a tax code provision that affects wealthy households in Democrat-run states, but the move could...

Legal arguments precede cross-examination of former speaker at corruption trial

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

Knowledge of unlawfulness is one of the issues that Judge John Robert Blakey expects to clarify when he prepares jury instructions at the bribery and racketeering trial of...

In chilled North Carolina mountains, white-hot heat rises on FEMA

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

As the chill and snow of a winter storm blanketed western North Carolina, blowtorch heat is white-hot on FEMA and Administrator Deanne Criswell. ...

Gas prices drop to $3.02, increases likely ahead

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

The national average gas price fell to $3.02 per gallon, while diesel increased to $3.53 per gallon. Experts say upward pressure on gas prices will likely be felt...