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FAA chief Steve Dickson announces resignation midway through term

FAA chief Steve Dickson announces resignation midway through term Via CNBC.com: Federal Aviation Administrator Steve Dickson, who headed the agency in the wake of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes, resigned on Wednesday, effective March 31. Dickson’s announcement came halfway into his five-year term. In an e-mail to staff, Dickson said after long separations from his family “it is time to devote my full time and attention to them. “As […]

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Booster Shots

Hawaii Will Not Mandate Booster Shots for Travelers

Hawaii Will Not Mandate Booster Shots for Travelers Via Breitbart: The state of Hawaii has reversed course and will not be mandating that travelers to the islands show proof of a booster shot in order to be considered fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. In a statement on Tuesday, Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) said the decision not to mandate boosters stemmed from the declining coronavirus case count. “There has been […]

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RNC

McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 ‘violent insurrection’

McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 ‘violent insurrection’ Via AP News: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the “violent insurrection” on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it’s not the party’s job to police the views of lawmakers. As former President Donald Trump has downplayed the attack by his supporters last year — the worst attack against the Capitol in […]

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Arizona

Arizona lawmakers give early approval to restrict mail-in voting

Arizona lawmakers give early approval to restrict mail-in voting Via Just The News: Many voters in Arizona would need to use the ballot box instead of their mailbox if new legislation becomes law. The Senate Government Committee approved of Senate Bill 1404 along party lines Monday. If enacted, it would repeal the state’s Active Early Voting List (AEVL) and only allow mail-in voting for residents that meet one of a […]

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IRS

IRS backtracks on facial recognition after backlash

IRS backtracks on facial recognition after backlash Via Just The News: The IRS announced Monday it will “transition away” from using third-party facial recognition technology after bipartisan backlash on the issue. The IRS faced controversy in recent weeks over the use of facial identification for new online accounts. The agency said the measure was an effort to increase security but has now backed down. “The IRS takes taxpayer privacy and […]

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South Dakota

South Dakota Passes Gov. Kristi Noem’s Ban on Boys Competing in Girls’ Sports

South Dakota Passes Gov. Kristi Noem’s Ban on Boys Competing in Girls’ Sports Via Breitbart: South Dakota’s House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill championed by Gov. Kristi Noem (R) requiring K-12 and collegiate athletes to compete against athletes of their own sex, as opposed to their gender identity. Senate Bill 46, called Fairness in Women’s Sports, is headed to Noem’s desk for signature after it was passed 50-17 […]

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blue states

Migration from blue states spikes cost of living in certain cities

Migration from blue states spikes cost of living in certain cities Via Just The News: The cost of living is skyrocketing in certain “migration destination” cities where those fleeing mostly blue states are landing, according to a newly released report. Redfin released the analysis, which shows that cities like Atlanta, Phoenix and Tampa have seen higher rates of inflation than the country overall. According to the report, those increases are […]

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Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg, California, to Retain Confederate Name After Deadlock

Fort Bragg, California, to Retain Confederate Name After Deadlock Via Breitbart: The Northern California city of Fort Bragg, California, will remain named after a Confederate general after local leaders could not reach consensus after a public participation process, with many locals wishing to keep the name for historic reasons. The town, located along the Pacific Coast in Mendocino County, has about 7,000 residents, according to the U.S. Census. The town […]

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firearm laws

25 states urge Supreme Court to hear case challenging Maryland’s strict firearm laws

25 states urge Supreme Court to hear case challenging Maryland's strict firearm laws Via Just The News: Twenty-five states, led by Arizona and West Virginia, are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Bianchi v. Frosh, which challenges Maryland's restrictive Firearms Safety Act of 2013. They're asking the court to ultimately strike down the law, which the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld last September, in a brief filed with […]

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