ICE is undertaking a massive expansion fueled in large part by the record $45 billion approved for immigration detention by Congress.
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Respect states’ rights, new bipartisan group of legislative leaders tells feds
More than 40 lawmakers from dozens of states issued a declaration on the importance of states’ ability to legislate independently.
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Congress pushes hemp crackdown after pressure from states, marijuana industry
A provision limiting the sale of intoxicating hemp products made its way into legislation to reopen the federal government just a day before the Senate approved the bill.
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Turned off by Trump, Canadians cancel trips. New England pays the price.
White House rhetoric has left Canadians a rare breed of visitors in New England, usually a hotspot vacation destination from nearby Quebec.
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States rethink data centers as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid
Lawmakers in several states, including CT, are rethinking data centers as they consider how to cope with the growing electricity demand.
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More taxpayer money benefits pro sports owners amid ‘stadium construction wave’
Leaders continue to shower tax revenues on new stadiums and arenas. But research shows taxpayers don’t see a positive return on investment.