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Whitmer: Trump threatens to block US-Canada bridge… ‘It will open’

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat) said Wednesday that construction of a bridge between the United States and Canada, which President Trump had previously threatened to block, would move forward. “For the first time in 100 years, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a new bridge connecting Michigan and Canada, will open,” the governor declared. Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5755938-michigan-canada-bridge-trump-threat/

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Crockett is up by double digits in the Texas Senate Democratic primary.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) has a double-digit lead over her opponent in the hypothetical Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, according to a poll released this week. A two-week University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll that ended Feb. 16 found Texas House Representative James Tallarico (D) leading 56% to 44%. Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5755382-jasmine-crockett-leads-texas-senate/

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New York Governor Demands $13.5 Billion in Tariff Refunds

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After the Supreme Court ruled last week that most of President Trump’s tariffs were unconstitutional, Gov. Cathy Hochul (D) called on the Trump administration to refund about $13.5 billion to New Yorkers. “These senseless and illegal tariffs were nothing more than a tax on New York consumers, small businesses and farmers. Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5754391-new-york-kathy-hochul-tariff-refunds-trump-supreme-court/

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Texas county withdraws proposal to rename Charlie Kirk Highway

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A proposal to rename roads in a small Texas county following the murder of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was put on hold after dozens of people attended a meeting Monday to weigh in on the resolution, local media said. Bastrop County Commissioners appointed. Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5753181-bastrop-county-charlie-kirk-proposal/

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