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New Jersey Reaches $2 Billion ‘Forever Chemical’ Settlement With 3 Companies

New Jersey reached a $2 billion settlement with 3 companies addressing contamination by per- and polyfluoroalk (PFAS) or “forever chemicals”.

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Leaves 8 Dead, 32 Sick in 2 States: Officials

Health officials in several states said that a rare type of “flesh-eating bacteria” has left at least eight people dead and 32 sick across multiple Gulf Coast states.
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Oklahoma Governor Details Steps to Secure State Against CCP Influence

Gov. Stitt said China exerts influence at the state level, which he has rejected, while creating an international strategy to avoid China-made imports.

San Francisco Restricts RV Parking in Effort to Combat Homelessness

San Francisco approved two-hour parking limit on oversized vehicles attempting to prevent homeless people from living in RVs and to reclaim public spaces.

Washington State Sues to Prevent Trump Admin From Accessing Food Aid Immigration Data

Washington state is suing financial services company Fidelity Information Service to prevent it from sharing food aid data with the federal government.

Court Rules Against New Jersey Bid to Ban ICE Detention Facilities in State

New Jersey does not have the authority to prohibit private prison companies from housing illegal immigrants on behalf of ICE, Court of Appeals ruled.

DOJ Says Alina Habba’s Replacement as US Attorney for New Jersey Has Been Removed

DOJ removed newly appointed U.S. attorney for NJ accusing judges of refusing, for political motives, to permanently appoint Alina Habba, Trump's appointee.

Here’s Who’s Running in the 4-Way Race for Mayor of New York City

There’s a tight race for NYC mayor between Mamdani, Cuomo, Adams, and Curtis Sliwa, each of whom is polling within a few points of the other.