The justices heard arguments over whether oil companies sued by Louisiana could move the cases from state to federal court, a venue thought to be friendlier to corporate interests.
Category: Federal-State Relations (US)
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Heating Costs Expected to Rise 9.2% This Winter
Colder weather and rising electricity and fuel costs will lead to a big jump in costs for individuals, according to estimates from a group representing state energy officials.
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Trump’s Cuts Hobbled US Labor Board, Leaving Festering Disputes and a Power Struggle
Advocates fear damage to labor protections if the Supreme Court upholds the president’s move to control federal agency staffing.
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By Not Funding Food Stamps, Trump Risks Lasting Damage to Safety Net
For the poorest Americans, the expected end to the longest shutdown in history has left doubt and anxiety around the benefits known as SNAP.
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Groups Sue to Reverse Trump’s Cuts to Energy Projects in Democratic States
A lawsuit filed on Monday argued that the president has discriminated against blue states by slashing federal funds for political leverage during the shutdown.
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Federal Court to Rule on Fate of Food Stamps During the Shutdown
States have sued to spare millions of low-income Americans from losing benefits starting on Saturday, after the Trump administration said it would not fund them.
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Trump Administration Seeks to Return Medical Debt to Credit Reports
A federal rule restricting the debt’s inclusion has been canceled. Now, the consumer bureau is trying to overturn state restrictions.
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Trump Administration Tells Court It Has Money It Can’t Spend to Prevent Food Stamp Cuts
States have sued the federal government to force the release of aid during the shutdown, with a key hearing set for Thursday.
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Dozens of States to Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Food Stamp Cuts
The states petitioned a federal court days after the Agriculture Dept. said it would not take emergency steps to provide aid during the government shutdown.
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In N.J. Governor’s Race, Energy Costs Have Become a Central Issue
Energy costs have become a central issue in the governor’s race between Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat.
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Trump Uses Shutdown to Maximize Pain for Democrats and Move Forward With Layoffs
The Trump administration forged ahead with plans to conduct mass layoffs, as the fiscal standoff appeared to intensify.