US Election & Culture Brief

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand proposes raising Iowa's minimum wage from $7.25 to $12 per hour, phased in to ease business costs and...

• Los Angeles County election staff are exploring a possible ban on wagering for workers ahead of the November midterms to protect public trust.
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• Key upsets and wins: Luke Bronin toppled Rep. John Larson in Connecticut's 1st District Democratic primary with 54.4%; Gov. Ned Lamont easily...

• MLS Move: Atlanta United closing on $18M Breel Embolo signing from Rennes after prior misses.
• College Action: La Salle women rally for 2-1 opener...

• Utility pain: 42% of registered voters struggled to pay electric bills last year, with half describing themselves as “really struggling financially”...

The Restaurant Meals Program lets eligible SNAP users buy prepared meals with EBT at participating spots. Only nine states currently offer it.

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Violent crime rates fell across 66 major U.S. cities in the first half of 2026, with homicide down 17.2%, robbery 16.6%, rape 6.2%, and aggravated...

State leaders from both parties are embracing federalism to reclaim authority from Washington, moving from broad rhetoric to targeted legislation.

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Louisiana stands out with higher political engagement than the national average alongside lower polarization.

• Nearly half of residents are very or...

President Trump signed an NSPM on August 12 authorizing vetted private firms to join offensive cyber operations against foreign cybercrime groups,...

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan joined Honigman as a partner in its government relations and public policy group three months after ending his...

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