Marijuana might be back on Ohio ballots in 2026

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - There’s a push to get marijuana back on the ballot in 2026, but it’s not to add any new laws to the ...

Mamdani Will Be First N.Y.C. Mayor to Use the Quran at His Swearing-In

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, will use two family Qurans and one that belonged to the writer Arturo ...

Zohran Mamdani to become NYC’s next mayor with a midnight oath underground

The Democrat's team is planning two separate swearing-in ceremonies Thursday — a small, private one with his family in an old ...

Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration: Who, when, where and what to know

Zohran Mamdani will hold two inauguration ceremonies on Thursday, one just after midnight and another at 1 p.m. Here’s ...
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California’s Minimum Wage Is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour

California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating increases for specific industries.