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TODAY’S TOP STORIES
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New proposal would mandate English language proficiency test for drivers
(The Center Square) - As concern for the role of immigrants in traffic fatalities increases following a series of highly publicized incidents, Republicans in the House have taken action with a new bill.
Bill would extend worker protections to more police groups
(The Center Square) - The Pennsylvania State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, or FOP, has about 40,000 members, supporting workers’ rights for law enforcement officers across agencies and branches of government.
Federal funds for violence prevention may be on shaky ground
(The Center Square) – Despite shifting White House priorities, Pennsylvania medical facilities still have federal money to spend on Biden-era efforts to reduce gun-related crimes in the state’s hardest-hit regions.
NATIONAL HEADLINES
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WATCH: 'Unfortunate accident:' Miss. senator blasted for comment on Guard troop shootings
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., faced heavy criticism Thursday after characterizing the recent shooting of two National Guard members blocks from the White House, killing one, as an “unfortunate accident.”
WATCH: House Homeland Security hearing filled with tense exchanges
(The Center Square) – A U.S. House hearing on homeland security wasn’t void of drama Thursday as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem engaged in several tense exchanges with Democrats, while Republicans praised her efforts.
Judge rules against Trump's freeze on wind energy
(The Center Square) – Democratic attorneys general applauded a federal judge’s ruling this week that the Trump administration can’t halt development of all wind energy projects.