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Justice Department sues California, other states that have declined to share voter rolls

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Justice Department sues California, other states that have declined to share voter rolls

The U.S. Justice Department sued California Secretary of State Shirley Weber on Thursday for failing to hand over the state’s voter rolls, alleging she is unlawfully preventing federal authorities from ensuring state compliance with federal voting regulations and safeguarding federal elections against fraud. The Justice Department also sued Weber’s counterparts in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, … Read more

Why L.A. is struggling while San Francisco is beginning to boom again

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Why L.A. is struggling while San Francisco is beginning to boom again

The COVID-19 pandemic brought tough times for both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Crime briefly rose. Rising housing prices — combined with the opportunity to work remotely — led to declines in population. Concerns over blight and quality of life became political issues. But now there are early signs of a post-crisis divergence in fortunes … Read more

Is California or Texas Better? Each State’s Pros and Cons, According to BI Comments

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Is California or Texas Better? Each State’s Pros and Cons, According to BI Comments

Everything is bigger in Texas — even the debate over whether the state really is one of the best places to live. Over the years, Business Insider has written about many people who have moved to Texas from other states. Though their backgrounds vary, many were drawn by the same assets: a lower cost of … Read more