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Authored by Caden Pearsen via The Epoch Times,

Eight House Democrats broke ranks on Thursday to vote with Republicans to pass a bill that opposes California's environmental regulations mandating the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs).

The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act received approval from the House with a vote of 222–190, with 214 Republicans and eight Democrats supporting it.

This legislation was initially introduced by a group of Republican lawmakers led by Rep. John Joyce (R-Pa.) in March. It has garnered support from the energy industry, with proponents arguing that EV mandates could negatively impact the economy and infringe on consumer choice.

Rep. John Joyce (R-Pa.) arrives at a Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on Sept. 13, 2023. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

While the legislation in question does not expressly reference California, (more…)

Authored by Megan Redshaw via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

The CDC launched a new digital campaign to encourage the vaccine-hesitant to get a flu shot to merely “tame” symptoms.

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The number of Americans willing to roll up their sleeves to get a flu shot declined during the pandemic, as many who received the vaccine appeared to get sick anyway, and concerns grew over potential side effects.

In response to dwindling numbers, the Centers for (more…)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has launched a new program for disenfranchised cops in Illinois.

Move to Florida, and score a $5,000 signing bonus for relocating to the Sunshine State as part of its law enforcement recruitment bonus program signed into law by DeSantis last year.

To promote the program, DeSantis has taken out billboards in Illinois which read: "Citizenship Matters. Law Enforcement Matters," and "Make the Smart Move to Florida!"

DeSantis (more…)