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Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they're hoping to work with him

Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they're hoping to work with him

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — They warned about him. Now they'll have to work with him.

The Latest: Trump-backed plan on government shutdown fails in House vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate — days before a deadline when federal

Arizona secretary of state overstepped his authority on elections manual, judge rules

PHOENIX (AP) — A ruling by a Maricopa County judge has invalidated provisions of Arizona's elections manual , including one that said the secretary of state must canvass election results even if a county has not certified its ballots.
Alberta's Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share

Alberta's Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has heard back from Canada’s chief actuary on its bid to leave the Canada Pension Plan but says there's no estimate on how much the province should get.
What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington

What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington

A debate over the debt ceiling is at the center of a dispute over funding that is pushing Washington to the brink of a federal government shutdown.
Alberta government's Green Line report raises feasibility questions: Gondek

Alberta government's Green Line report raises feasibility questions: Gondek

CALGARY — A report on the Alberta government's proposed alignment for Calgary's Green Line light-rail transit project raises questions about the feasibility of an above-ground track, says Mayor Jyoti Gondek.
MPs Bendayan, Duguid, Fisher to join Trudeau cabinet in shuffle Friday

MPs Bendayan, Duguid, Fisher to join Trudeau cabinet in shuffle Friday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to add multiple new names to his cabinet Friday when he shuffles his team days after Chrystia Freeland rattled the party and the government with her sudden resignation as finance minister.
DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate the start of an $800M downtown arena renovation

DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate the start of an $800M downtown arena renovation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and other officials celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation with a ceremonial sledge
Emissions in Canada fell last year, though still far off Paris targets

Emissions in Canada fell last year, though still far off Paris targets

OTTAWA — For the first time since the pandemic, Canada had a year-over-year decline in its greenhouse gas emissions — though it is still a long way off its 2030 target.
Alberta unveils new doctor pay model rewarding physicians for bringing on patients

Alberta unveils new doctor pay model rewarding physicians for bringing on patients

CALGARY — The Alberta government unveiled a new pay model Thursday that it says will reward family doctors for bringing on patients and pay them for work done behind the scenes.