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Behring Co. Wins Landmark Decision to Revive EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program
San Ramon, Calif., United States: Behring Co., a vertically integrated real estate developer and the operator of Behring Regional Center,…
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The First Million – American India Foundation Launches Vaccination Campaign to Inoculate One Million Vulnerable Population
New Delhi, Delhi, India: American Indian Foundation (AIF) launches ‘The First Million’ – a campaign to ensure vaccination for a…
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New Hampshire moves to next stage of vaccine rollout
(The Center Square) – Another round of coronavirus vaccinations gets underway in New Hampshire next week, as state health officials…
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Quick hits: Louisiana news briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 19
Federal government sending Louisiana $12.46 million for hurricane protection project The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is sending Louisiana $12.46…
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Cuomo says New York will have to raise taxes if it doesn’t get $15 billion from federal government
(The Center Square) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a fiscal year 2022 budget proposal Tuesday with plans to…
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Maine Gov. Mills updates COVID-19 vaccine plans
(The Center Square) – Gov. Janet Mills says first-responders and Mainers 70 and over will now be among the first…
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North Carolina AG urges lawmakers to use $13.4M from Dish Network settlement for internet expansion
(The Center Square) – North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has called on lawmakers to use $13.4 million won in…
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Louisiana Legislature’s economist predicts slow economic recovery
(The Center Square) – Louisiana’s economy likely won’t return to pre-pandemic job growth until 2023, the Legislature’s chief economist said…
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Oregon leaders blame feds for derailing Oregon’s vaccine rollout as state reshuffles plans
(The Center Square) — Gov. Kate Brown alleged on Friday that the federal government’s broken promise to release the nation’s…
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‘Optimistic’ Pritzker urges Congress to pass Biden’s plan for billions in state aid
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said President-elect Joe Biden’s stimulus plan will help close Illinois’ multi-billion dollar…
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TennCare block grant signed by Lee after final approval from Legislature
(The Center Square) – Gov. Bill Lee has signed into law authorization that significantly will change the way Tennessee’s Medicaid…
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Wisconsin Republicans tired of excuses over coronavirus vaccine rollout
(The Center Square) – When can people in Wisconsin expect to get the coronavirus vaccine? Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol…
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Federal transit officials finalize $766.5 million grant for Portal North Bridge replacement
(The Center Square) – The federal government is giving a $766.5 million grant to help fund a new bridge across…
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Tennessee Senate approves TennCare block grant authorization
(The Center Square) – A TennCare block grant authorization passed the state Senate on Thursday afternoon, putting Tennessee a step…
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With 350,000 doses idling, Missouri extends vaccine to 65-and-over
(The Center Square) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Thursday announced the state will move into Phase 1B of its COVID-19…
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TennCare block grant passes pair of Senate committees, House expedites consideration
(The Center Square) – Four days after Tennessee became the first state in the country to receive federal approval for…
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Brown expands priority COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors, teachers
(The Center Square) — Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday night that senior Oregonians and teachers can expect to receive COVID-19…
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Quick hits: Louisiana news briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 13
New representative quits Louisiana House State Rep. Charles Henry, a Metairie Republican, has resigned from the Louisiana House of Representatives…
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Cuomo: More than 6,700 fans to be allowed in to see Buffalo Bills playoff game
(The Center Square) – After mentioning the possibility of it last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday…
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Ras Al Khaimah New Year’s Eve Fireworks to Feature One of the World’s Largest Pyrotechnics Performances to Welcome 2021
Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: The Organising Committee for Ras Al Khaimah New Year’s Eve Celebrations has announced its…
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Georgia local government official: CARES Act funding won’t stop ‘economic ruin’
Savannah, Ga., Mayor Van Johnson Russ Bynum / AP By Nyamekye Daniel (The Center Square) – Most Georgia counties have…
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Taxpayers could bear brunt of depleted Georgia unemployment trust fund
David Goldman / AP By Nyamekye Daniel (The Center Square) – With Georgia seeing record numbers of people filing for…
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Trump touts COVD-19 vaccine deal, says feds supporting nursing homes
President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, March 30, 2020, in…
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Cooper: General Assembly should re-examine state’s unemployment benefit system
People gather near the North Carolina Legislative Building on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, to protest stay-at-home orders in place at…
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North Carolina’s unemployment trust fund remains healthy amid COVID-19 outbreak
In this photo from Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, job seekers search for jobs online at an Employment Security Commission office…
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Experts weigh in on giving federal aid to states like Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks from his office in Springfield on Wednesday. Courtesy of BlueRoomStream By Kevin Bessler (The Center Square)…
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New Hampshire health care officials claim FEMA sent faulty personal protective equipment
Brendan Williams, president of the New Hampshire Health Care Association, wears an isolation gown July 1, 2020, with no sleeve openings…
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Trump rejects Gov. Walz’s disaster declaration for riots following George Floyd’s death
A burned down building in Minneapolis following a night of rioting in response to the death of George Floyd. David…
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