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conservativebrief.com > house-approves-104552

House Republicans Get Major Bill Passed — Speaker Johnson Pulls It Off as Lawmakers Just Voted to Pass Common Cents Act, H.R. 10167

1+ hour, 37+ min ago   (650+ words) The penny is one step closer to becoming a permanent relic of American commerce. The House on Monday approved bipartisan legislation that would formally end production of the one-cent coin for everyday circulation and establish nationwide rules for rounding certain…...


conservativedailynews.com > 2026 > 09 > the-sky-is-falling-again-conservative-view-from-new-hampshire

The Sky is Falling...Again - Conservative View from New Hampshire | CDN

2+ hour ago   (558+ words) by Ray Cardello at CDN - Do they ever stop to hear themselves? Do they realize how foolish they are? Do they ever wish they could be productive and not just noisemakers? The Left is at it once again with their…...


chicagotribune.com > 09/20/2026 > league-of-women-voters-of-central-kane-county-hosting-candidate-forums-on-sept-22-23-before-nov-3-election

League of Women Voters of Central Kane County hosting candidate forums on Sept. 22, 23 before Nov. 3 election

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (434+ words) Kane County voters have the opportunity to hear from some of the candidates that will be on their ballots in the Nov. 3 election at two upcoming forums hosted by the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County. The two…...


washingtonpost.com > business > 09/17/2026 > endangered-species-killing-wildlife-trump > c92d9030-b2d9-11f1-92c2-5c918f4a6127_story.html

Killing endangered wildlife is legal if they aren't the target, new Trump rule says

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (79+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. BILLINGS, Mont. — Killing endangered animals while logging a forest or building a…...


yahoo.com > news > politics > articles > mcconnells-senate-return-troubling-time-080159883.html

McConnell's Senate return is troubling. It's time to retire. | Opinion

13+ hour, 6+ min ago   (767+ words) Sen. Mitch McConnell is back at the U.S. Capitol after a three-month absence for health problems. The former Senate majority leader has been gone so long that his return set off a media frenzy, and the video footage is worrying. In…...


coloradopolitics.com > 09/17/2026 > u-s-house-passes-water-resources-development-act-with-provision-on-southeast-colorado-conduit

U.S. House passes water law with provision on Southeast Colorado conduit

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (568+ words) The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which includes a provision dealing with the unfinished Arkansas Valley Conduit in Southeast Colorado. The bill is this year’s version of an annual legislative package that authorizes studies,…...


yahoo.com > news > politics > articles > u-house-advances-california-climate-161600906.html

U.S. House advances California climate recissions

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (361+ words) (The Center Square) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed resolutions to revoke climate change regulations in California. U.S. Reps. Vince Fong, R-Calif., and James Gallagher, R-Calif., introduced resolutions to repeal California regulations against commercial harbor crafts and ocean-going…...


inforum.com > opinion > columns > guest-column-why-spending-reform-is-necessary-in-north-dakota

Guest column: Why spending reform is necessary in North Dakota

21+ hour, 7+ min ago   (308+ words) It may well be true that North Dakota voters want high government spending, as Rob Port claims in a recent newspaper opinion piece. The state budget, however, is showing signs of strain, making reform necessary. This is the main message…...


wyomingnews.com > laramieboomerang > opinion > wyoming-can-still-deny-trump-his-cronies-in-congress > article_7ab2085c-298f-41ef-b17f-b9783b69e6cf.html

Wyoming can still deny Trump his cronies in Congress

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (871+ words) My fellow Wyomingites, you’ve seen President Donald Trump try to buy your votes for $5,000, pledge to cheat to win in the midterms, and fortunately lose a battle in the U.S. Supreme Court to take away the votes of millions by…...


dailykos.com > stories > 2026 > 9 > 19 > 80/01/00027 > environment > these-state-elections-could-reshape-climate-and-energy-policy

These state elections could reshape climate and energy policy

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (950+ words) The prospects for state-level climate and energy legislation could hinge on the outcomes of just a few races.By Dan Gearino for Inside Climate News Democrats are poised to achieve trifectas—control of the governor’s office and both legislative chambers…...