The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is back to a 101-101 partisan split with the resignation of a Democratic lawmaker Thursday, teeing up another special election to determine the chamber’s majority early next year. The resignation of Rep. John Galloway, of Bucks County, had been expected for months after his election […]
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Wisconsin DoJ sued by lobbying group over public records request
Wisconsin’s largest business lobbying group filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the state Department of Justice violated public records laws by waiting a year and a half to deny a request. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce asked the Justice Department in March 2022 for records of communications between the agency’s employees and […]
Read MoreSupreme Court allows Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban to stay in place
The Supreme Court has allowed an Illinois law banning high-powered semiautomatic weapons to remain in place. In a Thursday order with no noted dissents or explanation of its decision, the Supreme Court denied a request from the National Association for Gun rights, which asked for a preliminary injunction. The ban, […]
Read MoreKentucky Gov. Beshear pushes for higher teacher pay, universal pre-K as legislative session nears
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear renewed his pitch Thursday for greater investments in education to raise teacher pay and offer state-funded pre-K as he turns his attention to the upcoming legislative session. Two days after taking the oath of office for a second four-year term, the Democratic governor made repeated overtures […]
Read MoreUkraine’s a step closer to joining the EU. Here’s what it means, and why it matters
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine got a green light Thursday to start sped-up talks on joining the European Union. That’s a big boost for war-ravaged Ukraine and a loud message to Vladimir Putin – but it could be years or even decades before the country actually becomes a member of the […]
Read MoreBiden might be regretting ‘surge to the border’ debate response as some Dems balk, analysts say
President Biden might finally be regretting his 2019 debate assertion that migrants who want to come to the United States should “immediately surge to the border” and that they “deserve to be heard.” “We’re a nation that says if you want to flee and you’re afraid of oppression, you should […]
Read MoreBiden admin creates pathway with eco groups to shutter energy source serving millions of Americans
The White House, in coordination with Native American tribes and environmental groups, announced actions Thursday that provide a pathway for breaching, or removing, four hydroelectric dams in Washington state to protect salmon. As part of the announcement, the federal government entered into a legal agreement with the Pacific Northwest tribes […]
Read MoreWhite House refutes report of Biden-Harris split on Palestinians
The White House on Thursday doubled down on its insistence that there is “no daylight” between President Biden and Vice President Harris regarding support for the Palestinian people. At the daily White House press briefing, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked National Security Council spokesman John Kirby about a Politico report […]
Read MoreLas Vegas police arrest man after high-speed chase, reaching over 100 mph: ‘It was fun, though’
A man wanted on extraditable criminal charges in Texas has been arrested in Nevada after allegedly evading police through school zones at speeds over 100 mph on numerous occasions to avoid being caught. FOX 5 in Las Vegas reported that officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Sex […]
Read MoreFox News Channel crushes cable competition in 2023, finishes as most-watched network for the 8th straight year
Fox News Channel will finish 2023 as cable television’s most-watched network for the eighth consecutive year as “The Five” continued to make history and the network’s new primetime lineup thrived. “During yet another unprecedented news cycle, cable viewers continued to choose Fox News Channel. From moderating debates to reporting in […]
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