A new Virginia law will allow judges to require intelligent speed assistance devices for people with repeat reckless driving offenses. Advocates are pushing for similar policies in other states.
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A record amount of electricity came from renewable sources in 2024, with both red and blue states leading the way.
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HUD has warned local housing authorities that a $5 billion fund for emergency rental assistance is nearly out of cash, putting 60,000 households at risk of eviction.
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Alisa Kaplan, executive director of Reform for Illinois, referring to a state law that allows politicians to circumvent limits on campaign donations. The state caps donations but lifts those caps when self-funded candidates give themselves $100,000, or $250,000 for statewide races. Some leaders will reach those self-funding limits even when they have no opponent, allowing them to raise millions to support other candidates. (Chicago Tribune)