PORTLAND, Maine — This election year is déjà vu for Sen. Susan Collins — the Maine Republican is running for reelection as Democrats pin their hopes on a new candidate to defeat …
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Medicaid cuts reignite clash between health worker unions, hospitals
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe looming impact of federal Medicaid cuts has reignited a long-simmering, costly battle between California’s medical industry and one of its largest health worker unions. SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, with …
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Supporters of L.A. County healthcare sales tax declare victory
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSupporters of a half-cent sales tax proposed to help fund health services in Los Angeles County declared victory Tuesday after days of steadily gaining ground as more ballots were counted. …
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Former Fox News host Steve Hilton clinches a top spot in governor’s race, will challenge Xavier Becerra
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRepublican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator, clinched one of the top spots in California’s gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, earning him the right to challenge veteran Democratic politician Xavier …
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Carney says the new Canadian-built bridge across Detroit River that Trump threatened will open
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTORONTO — A new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block will open soon, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for …
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Push to install Flock Safety devices targeted L.A. agency, emails show
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSince its creation more than a century ago, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting has been in the lamppost business and little else. But in recent months, the little-known …
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Ken Paxton’s attorney in his impeachment trial endorses James Talarico in U.S. Senate race
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAUSTIN, Texas — A lawyer who represented Texas Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton for nearly a decade over accusations of corruption and securities fraud is supporting Democrat James Talarico — and not his …
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Many Californians feared federal meddling in elections before Trump’s latest baseless attacks, poll finds
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — Even before President Trump’s latest wave of unfounded claims of election fraud in California, a significant share of voters in the state expressed concerns about federal interference in the electoral …
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Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Republicans are warning the White House that a critical surveillance authority is likely to lapse this week amid bipartisan backlash over President Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community. …
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Release of sex offenders leads to clash over parole board confirmations
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — The Democratic-led state Senate has voted to reconfirm five commissioners to the California Board of Parole Hearings, a move that drew outcry from Republicans who argued the board recently made …