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Hobbs focuses on border, schools in 1st speech to lawmakers

Hobbs focuses on border, schools in 1st speech to lawmakers

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday praised President Joe Biden's weekend trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and his stepped-up efforts to combat illegal immigration.
As 'Three Amigos' meet in Mexico, experts call on leaders for North American vision

As 'Three Amigos' meet in Mexico, experts call on leaders for North American vision

MEXICO CITY — From the frosty throes of a Canadian winter, the land of conquistadors and Frida Kahlo can seem a million miles away.
Transport committee wants to hear from passengers affected by holiday travel chaos

Transport committee wants to hear from passengers affected by holiday travel chaos

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee voted Monday to launch a study into the causes behind Canada's chaotic holiday travel season and to hear not only from industry giants, but also from some of the passengers who saw their plans upended.
Democratic Kansas Gov. Kelly urges civility; Kobach is AG

Democratic Kansas Gov. Kelly urges civility; Kobach is AG

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov.
Multibillionaire Pritzker takes 2nd oath as Illinois gov

Multibillionaire Pritzker takes 2nd oath as Illinois gov

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — J.B.

Ex-North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn says he's moved to Florida

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina has moved to Florida, according to his recent social media post.
Minnesota elections chief seeks to make voting even easier

Minnesota elections chief seeks to make voting even easier

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota's chief elections officer called on state lawmakers Monday to make it easier for residents to vote while protecting elections officials from threats and intimidation.

Judge halts New Jersey's stricter gun carry law, for now

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Suggesting that New Jersey's recent concealed carry law infringes on the public's Second Amendment rights, a federal judge on Monday put a temporary hold on the legislation drafted after the U.S.
Manitoba cabinet to get shuffled after some ministers announce plans to retire

Manitoba cabinet to get shuffled after some ministers announce plans to retire

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is planning a cabinet shuffle after several of her Progressive Conservative caucus members recently announced they will not run again in the election slated for Oct. 3.
Authorities probe who was behind uprising in Brazil capital

Authorities probe who was behind uprising in Brazil capital

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian authorities said Monday that they were looking into who may have been behind the shocking uprising that sent protesters storming into the nation’s halls of power in a riot that had striking similarities to the Jan.