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VA Gov Spanberger pleased with budget compromise; Republican leaders, not so much
1+ week, 2+ day ago (376+ words) Gov. Abigail Spanberger is calling Virginia's newly approved two-year budget a compromise that keeps state government operating. Spanberger called the budget a compromise that keeps state government operating while making investments in schools, public employees and health care. "Today, the…...
Illinois Gov Pritzker defends plan to raise highway toll rates
1+ week, 2+ day ago (420+ words) Gov. J. B. Pritzker says higher proposed Illinois Tollway rates are for many users that travel to and from other states. Illinois Tollway officials are proposing a toll increase of about 45 cents per toll for IPASS users and a 30% rate hike for…...
It's about who you work for': Taxpayers are stuck paying off student loans for NGO employees
1+ week, 3+ day ago (244+ words) Employees at any organization designated as a tax-exempt nonprofit is eligible for a federal student loan forgiveness program, even organizations who are avowedly anti-American. U. S. taxpayers are paying off the student loans of those who go to work for nonprofits, even…...
Trump team ditches the delusion: Sex ed returns to actual sex, not woke propaganda and promiscuity
1+ week, 2+ day ago (503+ words) Trump's HHS is bringing back common sense and biology to sex education and leaving the Democrats' porn, role play and abortion-pushing lessons in the rearview mirror. On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reportedly poised to…...
Starmer's 'dull competence,' efforts to make UK more moderate, steady failed amid populist pressure
1+ week, 3+ day ago (606+ words) The U. K.'s first center-left leader since Brexit couldn't contain the debate over mass migration, the role of Muslims, and distrust of elites. For Europe's center-left, the 2024 election of the U. K.'s Keir Starmer as prime minister was looked at as proof…...
Trump saves endorsement record in SC as Mamdani dominates in NYC
1+ week, 3+ day ago (414+ words) President Donald Trump's last minute double endorsement of both candidates in the South Carolina Republican runoff helped him to avoid what would have been a crushing defeat on Tuesday evening. At the same time, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's…...
Micah Lasher defeats Schlossberg, Conway for Democratic nomination in NY's 12th district: AP
1+ week, 2+ day ago (142+ words) New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler's chosen successor, Micah Lasher, won the party's nomination Tuesday night for the state's 12th congressional district, defeating a crowded primary that featured two noteworthy competitors." Lasher, a New York assemblyman, defeated former President John F. Kennedy's…...
Blake Moore survives primary challenge: AP
1+ week, 2+ day ago (203+ words) Lisonbee ran as a critic of Moore's role in a state committee that reformed redistricting in Utah. Blake Moore survives primary challenge: AP Lisonbee ran as a critic of Moore's role in a state committee that reformed redistricting in Utah....
Maloy projected to survive primary challenge: AP
1+ week, 2+ day ago (67+ words) A relative moderate, Maloy faced a comparatively populist challenger in Lyman. Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, was projected to survive a primary challenge on Tuesday evening. A relative moderate, Maloy faced a comparatively populist challenger in Lyman, though she was able…...
Congressional Hispanic Caucus leader ousted in Dem primary: AP
1+ week, 2+ day ago (247+ words) Espaillat is the leader of the House Hispanic Caucus and generally regarded as a progressive lawmaker, though Chevalier ran to his left. Congressional Hispanic Caucus leader ousted in Dem primary: AP Espaillat is the leader of the House Hispanic Caucus…...