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Quebec becomes last province with a price on carbon, but how long will it last?

Quebec becomes last province with a price on carbon, but how long will it last?

MONTREAL — As Quebec becomes the last province in Canada that hasn't abandoned carbon pricing, the provincial government could start feeling pressure to align itself with the rest of the country.

B.C. government approves bill to end its carbon tax on consumers

VICTORIA — British Columbians are waking to a future without a consumer carbon tax for the first time in 17 years, after the late-night approval of a bill to end the long-standing policy.
A Democratic senator is putting holds on VA nominees to protest Trump's plans to cut its workforce

A Democratic senator is putting holds on VA nominees to protest Trump's plans to cut its workforce

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona Sen.
Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war

Canadian book industry calls on government to keep it out of trade war

TORONTO — Canada's literary institutions are banding together on the eve of an expected announcement about counter-tariffs on U.S. imports that could include books.
Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure.
Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure.
Control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is at stake in race that's drawn powerful political interests

Control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is at stake in race that's drawn powerful political interests

MADISON, Wis.
Wisconsin voters to choose top education official and consider voter ID amendment

Wisconsin voters to choose top education official and consider voter ID amendment

MADISON, Wis.
Chuck Schumer says he's taking the fight over federal spending to Trump country

Chuck Schumer says he's taking the fight over federal spending to Trump country

HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (AP) — The Senate’s top Democrat is no stranger to political maneuvering .
Florida Republicans face off against well-funded Democrats in US House special elections

Florida Republicans face off against well-funded Democrats in US House special elections

OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Tuesday's special elections for two Florida congressional seats in heavily pro-Trump districts have become an unexpected source of concern for national Republicans as Democrats have poured millions in fundraising into the races.