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Breaking

Court orders review of federal records request

A federal judge has asked the agency to explain its handling of a records request filed in March. Reporting on the filing and the response continues.

Politics

Budget committee schedules hearings on transit funding

Lawmakers will hear testimony from transit officials and riders next month. The committee has not yet released its proposed funding figures.

Developing

Port authority confirms inspection of cargo terminal

An inspection is underway. The authority says its findings will be published once the review is complete, and no conclusions have been drawn.

Politics

Election officials outline new ballot-tracking steps

County offices will publish ballot-status updates online beginning this fall. Officials say the change responds to requests from voters.

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