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The new proposal would enact a 0.1% sales and use tax was approved by state legislators and signed into law last month by Gov. Bob Ferguson.

The jobs report for May shed a light on the state of the economy and the obstacles facing President Trump's agenda.

Trump left the intrigue of Washington and pressures of his position to head toward a hero's welcome at the Irvin Works plant in West Mifflin.

The announcement was made Wednesday by Commerce Department Secretary Howard Lutnick and second-term Republican President Donald Trump.