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| Happy Saturday. ☕️ |
Below are the top news stories from around the country - handpicked for you this week by the editors at the Free Telegraph! Arizona law enforcement officers are getting a much-deserved pay raise. The governor of North Dakota is enjoying some remarkable poll numbers. And last but not least, Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards is taking some heat from conservatives for enabling "his progressive Hollywood friends to bring their hate-fueled propaganda" into Louisiana. Read below to find out more!
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| Under Gov. Ducey, State Troopers Get Pay Raises in Arizona |
| What Happened: |
| State troopers are getting a well-deserved 10% pay raise in Arizona under GOP Gov. Doug Ducey. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Our nation’s law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for us every day. Arizona’s new budget shows it is possible to be fiscally responsible AND give pay raises to the men and women who keep our communities safe. |
| What Happens Next: |
| Hopefully, troopers in Arizona will know they’re appreciated. At the same time, there’s a good chance the pay raises will help recruit and train new classes of officers in Arizona. |
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| Anti-Trump Hollywood Unwelcome in Pro-Trump Louisiana, GOP Says |
| What Happened: |
| Louisiana Republicans are going after Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards for giving taxpayer-funded incentives to a movie studio...that promptly turned around and filmed a movie about "murdering ordinary people because of their political beliefs." Yeah, weird stuff. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Lots of states give incentives to Hollywood, but the Louisiana Republican Party is arguing that this particular deal shows Gov. Edwards is out of touch with his very pro-Trump state. Also, it should be noted, Edwards went on a fundraising mission to Hollywood last summer to raise money for his re-election campaign. |
| What Happens Next: |
| Spoiler alert: The studio pulled the film, so it won’t be released. Also, it’s unlikely Gov. Edwards will apologize or stop courting Hollywood campaign cash anytime soon… |
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| New Poll: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum Holds Outstanding 70% Favorability Rating, Outperforms Democrats |
| What Happened: |
| A recent poll out of North shows Republican Gov. Doug Burgum with a commanding 70% favorability rating. What’s more, he’s even viewed more favorably than unfavorably among Democrats! |
| Why You Should Care: |
| This latest poll is part of a trend for Gov. Burgum, whose pro-business attitude and solid record in the state are gaining attention with voters - Republican and Democrats alike. His is common-sense, conservative leadership! |
| What Happens Next: |
| We expect more of the same from Gov. Burgum! |
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