Kanawha City: Struggling to get public assistance or a good job CC BY-NC-ND  —  Angelina Nemeth is finishing up dental school and says it’s difficult to get enough money to take care of her kids Kanawha City: Struggling to get public assistance or a good job appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 23 min ⟶
Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’ CC BY-NC-ND  —  Ryan Alexander, a trans man from White Sulphur Springs, said campaign rhetoric is dangerous Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’ appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 43 min ⟶
Everything you need to know to vote in Michigan’s presidential primary CC BY-NC-ND  — Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free newsletters here.When Michiganders go to the polls this month to cast a ballot in the presidential primaries, it will be the first chance for every voter to take advantage of the state’s new early in-person option — one feature in a series of changes for elections this year based on the passage of Ballot Proposal 2 in 2022.The Feb. 27 primary ballot features presidential candidates for the Democratic and Republican parties, including frontrunners President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, but also several Republican candidates who are no longer running. Some jurisdictions will also have local ballot questions up for a vote. Primaries for other offices, including for Congress and U.S. Senate, will be held Aug. 6.Who can vote and how to register in MichiganU.S. citizens who have lived in Michigan for at least 30 days and are at least 17.5 years old can register to vote for this election, but residents must be 18 years old by Election Day.* Those currently serving a jail or prison sentence cannot register or vote.Since 2019, Michigan automatically registers to vote anyone who is eligible and of age when they obtain a state identification card or driver’s license. One can also register to vote online at Michigan.gov/Vote, in person at a local clerk’s office, or with organizations that register voters.If you’re not sure whether your voter registration is up to date, you can check your status at the state’s voter information center.Michigan eliminated in-person registration deadlines and implemented same-day registration starting in 2020, meaning residents can register and vote on Election Day through 8 p.m. However, if you are registering online, then you must complete your registration by Feb. 12 or have a mailed application postmarked by Feb. 12 — at least 15 days ahead of Election Day.All Michiganders can vote in the election regardless of their party affiliation, but they may only vote in one party’s primary. In other words, a voter may not cast votes for both a Democratic and a Republican candidate. One could vote in the Republican presidential primary election in February, and later vote in the Democratic primary in August, or vice versa.How to vote early with an absentee ballotMichigan voters can request an absentee ballot, then choose one of several options for returning it.Registered voters can obtain an absentee ballot by applying online at Michigan.gov/Vote. Ballots can be requested until 5 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day — in this case, Feb. 23 — but the secretary of state recommends applying at least 15 days prior to allow time for delivery. Absentee ballots are also available at local clerks’ offices through 4 p.m. on the day prior to the election, Feb. 26, or can be requested via mail.The state also now offers voters the choice to be placed on a permanent absentee ballot list. The local clerk will mail voters on the list an absentee ballot for every local, state, and federal election. To sign up the next time you apply for an absentee ballot, check the box next to “automatically send me an absent voter ballot for each future election for which I’m eligible.”Absentee ballots must be filled out correctly or they will not be counted. The absentee ballot package voters receive will contain a ballot, a secrecy sleeve, a return envelope, and ballot-marking instructions.Be sure to sign and date the return envelope where prompted.Ensure your signature matches the signature on your state identification.Insert the ballot into the secrecy sleeve as instructed.Once you have filled out an absentee ballot, it can be returned one of several ways. State law now requires all municipalities to offer secure drop boxes where one can drop their ballot. For locations, check with your local clerk’s office, or type in your address here.Absentee ballots can also be dropped off at a local clerk’s office, or mailed to it with the provided pre-paid envelope, another new statewide feature under law this year. The secretary of state recommends hand-delivering an absentee ballot to the local clerk’s office or a dropbox if it is within 14 days of an election. Besides the voter, only a family member or a member of the same household can legally drop off someone else’s ballot.No matter how they are returned, absentee ballots must be received by the local clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day to count.For members of the military stationed or overseas voters*, mail-in ballots must be received by the local clerk where the voter is registered up to six days after Election Day, or March 4.Early in-person votingThis year’s new option to vote at early polling places differs from previous in-person absentee voting in that it allows the voter to fill out their ballot and insert it into a tabulator to see that it has been counted, just as they would on Election Day.The state requires communities to offer early in-person voting for a minimum of nine consecutive days, but communities can offer it for up to 29 days. The mandatory period for in-person voting for this election begins on Feb. 17 and ends on Feb. 25.Where communities provide early polling places will differ from place to place, because of flexibility written into the new law. Some townships and municipalities might be teaming up to offer a centralized polling place in a neighboring jurisdiction. In other cases, the county might run the early polling places and locate them across a number of key municipalities. You can type in your address at this link to find your nearest early vote location.How to track your absentee ballotOnce you have returned your absentee ballot, you can check its status by tracking it here.If you cast an absentee ballot and it was submitted incorrectly or is invalidated, you will likely need to go to your local clerk’s office and pick up a new one and fill it out correctly.How to vote in person on Election DayPolling places are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., but, if there is a line, you can still vote later as long as you were already in line by 8 p.m. Find your polling place by typing in your address at the state polling place locator.Bring a photo identification card to the polls if you have one. That can include federal, state, or local government-issued cards like a passport, military identification card, student identification card, tribal identification card, or a concealed pistol license.If you do not have one of the above, you will be asked to sign an affidavit confirming your identity before casting your ballot.Check your voter registration status at the state’s voter information center.If your name does not appear on the check-in list at your polling place, you will be issued a provisional ballot. Once a provisional ballot is cast, a voter has six days to provide appropriate identification to their local clerk. Once election officials can verify that a voter is correctly registered, the provisional ballot will be counted.If you don’t want to cast a provisional ballot, you can ensure you are correctly registered by going to your local clerk’s office, where you can take advantage of same-day registration and then cast an absentee ballot there if needed.If you applied for an absentee ballot but decided to vote in person anyway, bring that unused ballot to the polling place to be surrendered so you’re clear to cast a new ballot.Open carry of firearms is prohibited in common polling places, like schools or places of worship, unless the owner of the building gives permission, or “the person possesses a valid, concealed pistol license, and no other building policy prohibits firearms possession by a concealed pistol license holder.” Exceptions to the rules include security guards, or current or former law enforcement officers.The secretary of state recommends individuals witnessing or experiencing voter intimidation report it to an election worker or their local clerk. One can also contact the voter protection hotline at:English: 866-OUR-VOTE / (866) 687-8683Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA / (888) 839-8682Arabic: 844-YALLA-US / (844) 925-5287Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Urdu, and Vietnamese: 888-API-VOTE / (888) 274-8683How to get assistance with votingVoters in the city of Fennville, Clyde Township, and Covert Township have a right to a ballot in Spanish, while Hamtramck voters can obtain a ballot in Bengali, under the U.S. Voting Rights Act.* Voters in Dearborn and Hamtramck can also request ballots in Arabic.Voters with disabilities that make it difficult to fill out a ballot may apply for a ballot that can be completed electronically, printed, and returned to the local clerk. You can apply for one here.Voters who are blind, disabled, unable to read, unable to write, or cannot read English can bring anyone they choose to assist with voting except their employer, an agent of their employer, or a union representative.Michigan has an ombudsperson for Accessible Elections to help people with disabilities who are attempting to vote. The ombudsman can be reached at 517-335-2730 or email MDOS-ADAVoting@michigan.gov.Voters with hearing impairments should contact the Bureau of Elections by email at elections@michigan.gov.If you run into any problems, we want to hear about them!If you have any other questions or concerns about voting in Michigan, please let us know! We can be reached at community@votebeat.org.Corrections, Feb 26: This article has been updated to clarify when 17-year-olds can cast a ballot before Election Day; to clarify how all members of the military or overseas voters can return an absentee ballot; and to correct the list of communities where voters can request ballots in Spanish. ... Votebeat 59 min ⟶
Anti-abortion group is behind calls labeled a ‘scam’ by state election official CC BY-NC-ND  — Hundreds of phone calls this week that the South Dakota secretary of state has labeled a “scam” are originating from an anti-abortion group seeking to disqualify an abortion-rights ballot measure.  A petition was submitted last week to the Secretary of State’s Office with enough signatures to place the measure on the Nov. 5 ballot, but […] The post Anti-abortion group is behind calls labeled a ‘scam’ by state election official appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight. ... South Dakota Searchlight 1 hr ⟶
Jose R. Zamora recibe el Premio Reconocimiento de Excelencia Periodística 2024 CC BY-NC-ND  — Tiempo de lectura: 4 minutos   Por más de 30 años de trayectoria periodística y haber dirigido tres medios de comunicación, fueron algunas de las razones por las que el Consejo Rector de la Fundación Gabo, le otorgó el Premio Reconocimiento de Excelencia Periodística a Jose Rubén Zamora, quien se encuentra en prisión desde el 29 de julio de 2022. ... Read more ... Prensa Comunitaria 1 hr ⟶
Republicans advance controversial Oklahoma State Department of Education rules out of committee CC BY-NC-ND  — OKLAHOMA CITY — A series of party-line votes advanced new rules from the Oklahoma State Department of Education that would tie a school district’s accreditation status to test results, create “foundational values” for the agency and allow teachers to be fired for engaging in acts that “promote sexuality,” among several other proposals. The Republican majority […] The post Republicans advance controversial Oklahoma State Department of Education rules out of committee appeared first on Oklahoma Voice. ... Oklahoma Voice 1 hr ⟶
Huntington: Love the arts, uncertain on the levy CC BY-NC-ND  —  Sheila Redling, a writer and city welcomer, said she’s concerned about the contentious school levy vote and who will be the next mayor of West Virginia’s second-largest city. Huntington: Love the arts, uncertain on the levy appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 1 hr ⟶
New list rates the most bipartisan members of Congress — and the least CC BY-NC-ND  — WASHINGTON — Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick were the most bipartisan members of Congress last year, according to a newly released analysis from the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. The least bipartisan House lawmaker was Ohio Republican Jim Jordan, while Alabama’s Katie […] The post New list rates the most bipartisan members of Congress — and the least appeared first on Oklahoma Voice. ... Oklahoma Voice 1 hr ⟶
Huntington: Wishing for the good ole days when business boomed CC BY-NC-ND  —  Philip Frank, 61, has lived in the Jewel City his whole life and hopes officials will start with fixing the roads and improving public safety. Huntington: Wishing for the good ole days when business boomed appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 1 hr ⟶
Beckley: Using a business to build community CC BY-NC-ND  —  Danny Reed wanted to create a place where people in Beckley could hang out. Beckley: Using a business to build community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 1 hr ⟶
Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities CC BY-NC-ND  —  Shawn Ramsey is a full-time caregiver for his mother, and the two struggle to get by on disability benefits. Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 1 hr ⟶
Mullens: Volunteering to beautify the community CC BY-NC-ND  —  Becky Moorefield and Michelle Martin say volunteer efforts are integral to Mullens' continued recovery from a 2001 flood. Mullens: Volunteering to beautify the community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 1 hr ⟶
Minnesota AG Sues Contract-for-Deed Seller Who Allegedly Targeted Muslim Community CC BY-NC-ND  —  by Jessica Lussenhop ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. The Minnesota attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a home seller who allegedly targeted the East African Muslim community for real estate deals that authorities called “predatory and deceptive.” The lawsuit alleges that Chadwick Banken and six of his limited liability corporations broke state and federal laws, including Minnesota’s laws against religious discrimination, by using transactions known as contracts-for-deed to sell homes at higher prices than warranted and on worse terms to Muslim buyers. Attorney General Keith Ellison, a Democrat, said in an interview that while the complaint focuses on Banken, the case is intended to send a message to others engaged in similar practices. “He’s not the only one, but he’s one of the worst that I’ve seen,” Ellison said. “When people can’t pay back, they’re out of their house, and they’re out of their money. I can’t think of anything more financially devastating to a family than that.” Banken did not respond to requests for comment. The lawsuit, filed in Hennepin County district court, follows a ProPublica and Sahan Journal investigation in 2022 that identified a rising market in Minnesota for contract-for-deed home sales, particularly in the Somali community. Many buyers in the East African Muslim community avoid paying or profiting from interest because of their religious principles, and investors have been offering them deals as an “interest free” way to purchase a house. But buyers told the Sahan Journal and ProPublica that they signed contracts they didn’t understand and would not be able to pay off. The lawsuit said Banken used inflated home prices, abnormally high down payments and six-figure balloon payments due at the end of short contracts to push buyers into default and to ultimately retain ownership of the property. The ProPublica-Sahan Journal story featured Abdinoor Igal, a long-haul trucker who bought a home from Banken in suburban Lakeville in 2022 and is described in the lawsuit as “purchaser 2.” Officials confirmed that Igal was purchaser 2, and Igal said he has spoken with the attorney general’s office several times. Igal said he walked away from his house this past winter after making about $170,000 in payments. He slept in his truck for months after sending his wife and children to live in Kenya. He said the lawsuit was news he’d been waiting to hear. “I’m really excited,” he said. “I can’t even believe how I’m feeling.” Abdinoor Igal bought a home from Banken in 2022. (Dymanh Chhoun/Sahan Journal) The attorney general’s actions follow a push at the state Legislature to rewrite Minnesota’s contract-for-deed law. The bill would outlaw the kind of property “churning” that Banken is accused of in the lawsuit, and it provides a number of new protections and ways to recoup losses from a contract-for-deed deal gone wrong. It is currently included in an omnibus bill awaiting final approval at the Legislature. The lawsuit alleges that Banken has sold hundreds of homes in contracts-for-deed deals in the last six years. It also reveals new details about his practices. The name of one of Banken’s six limited liability corporations, Slow Flip LLC, is actually a useful term for the predatory practice, the lawsuit alleges: Buyers submit exorbitant down payments and agree to large monthly installments that they will eventually default on, and then Banken takes the home back and “flips” it to a new purchaser. According to one email from Banken’s business to a real estate agent, the ideal buyers are described as people with “low credit scores” or a “recent bankruptcy/foreclosure.” Banken also allegedly insisted that buyers enter contracts using their business names to create the false impression in court that he was evicting commercial tenants rather than families from their primary residence. None of Banken’s contracts disclosed the true total cost of the homes or the balloon payments, both in violation of federal Truth In Lending Act requirements, according to the lawsuit. The contracts, according to the lawsuit, contained monthly interest payments in excess of the market rate, and the down payment, monthly payments and total price of the home went up if the purchaser was Muslim. Ellison said this was particularly galling, given that Banken markets his business as helpful to a community that has been shut out of the traditional home purchasing market. “He’s not helping,” Ellison said. “What he’s really helping himself to is their money that they probably have mopped floors and pushed brooms for. … He’s setting people up to fail. His conduct is predatory, deceptive. And we hope to bring a stop to it.” Ellison said buyers should reach out to his office if they feel they’re in a predatory contract-for-deed and that there may be options for restitution in the future. Igal said that while he is excited to hear that there may be consequences for Banken, defaults and evictions are ongoing, affecting some of his former neighbors. And he is still struggling to put his family’s lives back together. “My kids, the smallest one, 4 years, she called me and asked me, ‘Daddy, when am I coming?’ And I told her I’m making some money, but I don’t know when,” he said. “It’s not something I can describe.” ... ProPublica 1 hr ⟶
New federal rule will overhaul transmission planning as electric grid strains CC BY-NC-ND  — A divided Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Monday issued a long-awaited overhaul of how regional electric transmission lines are planned and paid for, a move cheered by clean power groups but blasted by a conservative commissioner who said it was driven by “special interests” and exceeds the commission’s authority. The commission’s final rule on transmission […] The post New federal rule will overhaul transmission planning as electric grid strains appeared first on Kentucky Lantern. ... Kentucky Lantern 1 hr ⟶
El inconsulto proyecto de carbono en los manglares de la Moskitia hondureña CC BY-NC-ND  — Tiempo de lectura: 25 minutos En la Moskitia hondureña, un proyecto de compensación de carbono ha disparado las alarmas de una facción de la máxima organización de los indígenas miskita, que denuncia no haber sido consultada. Este proyecto, propuesto por la oenegé española Ayuda en Acción y diseñado por la empresa suiza South Pole, también despertó preocupaciones en la certificadora ... Read more ... Prensa Comunitaria 1 hr ⟶
New list rates the most bipartisan members of Congress—and the least CC BY-NC-ND  — WASHINGTON — Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick were the most bipartisan members of Congress last year, according to a newly released analysis from the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. The least bipartisan House lawmaker was Ohio Republican Jim Jordan, while Alabama’s Katie […] The post New list rates the most bipartisan members of Congress—and the least appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner. ... Wisconsin Examiner 2 hr ⟶
Legal fights leave question marks over ballot access in presidential battleground states CC BY-NC-ND  — In Wisconsin, voters don’t yet know whether the ballot drop boxes that were in use in the state for years will be allowed this fall. Georgians are waiting to find out whether much of their state’s sweeping 2021 voting law, which imposed a range of restrictions, will be in place. In North Carolina, procedures for […] The post Legal fights leave question marks over ballot access in presidential battleground states appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner. ... Wisconsin Examiner 2 hr ⟶
Ronan man sentenced after arson conviction for starting Boulder 2700 Fire in 2021 CC BY-NC-ND  — The man convicted earlier this year of arson for starting a wildfire in Lake County in July 2021, which destroyed 14 homes and forced evacuations near Finley Point, was sentenced Friday to several decades in prison, the Attorney General’s Office announced. Craig Allen McCrea, of Ronan, was convicted in February of two counts of arson […] The post Ronan man sentenced after arson conviction for starting Boulder 2700 Fire in 2021 appeared first on Daily Montanan. ... Daily Montanan 2 hr ⟶
At an uneasy town hall, Delta State’s president unveils ‘dramatic, upsetting’ restructuring  CC BY-NC-ND  —  Delta State president lays out why he proposed cutting a third of the university's degree programs. The post At an uneasy town hall, Delta State’s president unveils ‘dramatic, upsetting’ restructuring  appeared first on Mississippi Today. ... Mississippi Today 2 hr ⟶
St. Marys: Working together to address community needs CC BY-NC-ND  —  Jennifer White and Allen Thacker say their community is struggling with inadequate housing and jobs, like many other places in West Virginia. St. Marys: Working together to address community needs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 2 hr ⟶
Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers CC BY-NC-ND  —  Charlie Yakubow says more support is needed for veterans, like the ones he works with at Glenville State University. Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 2 hr ⟶
Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs CC BY-NC-ND  —  Jack Miller is 65 and has diabetes. He'd like to see more focus on spending money to lower the cost of medications for seniors like him. Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 2 hr ⟶
New list rates the most bipartisan members of Congress — and the least CC BY-NC-ND  — WASHINGTON — Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick were the most bipartisan members of Congress last year, according to a newly released analysis from the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. The least bipartisan House lawmaker was Ohio Republican Jim Jordan, while Alabama’s Katie […] The post New list rates the most bipartisan members of Congress — and the least appeared first on Kentucky Lantern. ... Kentucky Lantern 2 hr ⟶
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‘Blended 和 (Harmony): The Kim Loo Sisters’ at Theatre Mu CC BY-NC-ND  —  The History Theatre and Theater Mu take on a fascinating slice of history with a new musical about a jazz vocal quartet featuring a family of biracial siblings. The post ‘Blended 和 (Harmony): The Kim Loo Sisters’ at Theatre Mu appeared first on MinnPost. ... MinnPost 2 hr ⟶
Your guide to Art-A-Whirl weekend CC BY-NC-ND  —  With music, food, pop-up installations and tons and tons of art, the festival is a great way to see what Twin Cities artists are up to. The post Your guide to Art-A-Whirl weekend appeared first on MinnPost. ... MinnPost 2 hr ⟶
Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community CC BY-NC-ND  —  When library director Beth Anderson's car was out of commission for 6 weeks, it highlighted the issues many in this rural community deal with. Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 2 hr ⟶
Closing knowledge gaps on China’s investments in Latin America CC BY-NC-ND  — Learnings from a workshop on green transitions and environmental rights in the China and Latin America relationship The post Closing knowledge gaps on China’s investments in Latin America appeared first on Dialogue Earth. ... Diálogo Chino 2 hr ⟶
Plastics treaty’s penultimate talks: Five takeaways CC BY-NC-ND  — After INC-4, only one meeting is left to agree a global treaty to limit plastics pollution. With festering disagreements surrounding a cap on plastic production, success is far from assured. The post Plastics treaty’s penultimate talks: Five takeaways appeared first on Dialogue Earth. ... Diálogo Chino 2 hr ⟶
Sculptor unveils model of Helen Keller statue for Alabama State Capitol CC BY-NC-ND  — A sculptor Tuesday unveiled a working model of a statue of disability rights advocate Helen Keller planned for the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol. Jay Warren, an Oregon-based sculptor, showed the statue at a meeting of the Women’s Tribute Statue Commission. The life-size monument features Keller sitting on a bench, holding a book written […] The post Sculptor unveils model of Helen Keller statue for Alabama State Capitol appeared first on Alabama Reflector. ... Alabama Reflector 2 hr ⟶
Cole takes on well-financed challenger in race for Oklahoma’s Fourth Congressional District CC BY-NC-ND  — OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma airwaves have been filled with a smackdown between an incumbent political legend and a newcomer with deep pockets who recently moved into the state. Paul L. Bondar said he’s willing to spend millions in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Cole in the June 18 primary. Cole, an […] The post Cole takes on well-financed challenger in race for Oklahoma’s Fourth Congressional District appeared first on Oklahoma Voice. ... Oklahoma Voice 3 hr ⟶
Colorado Gov. Polis slams Biden’s new tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar panels CC BY-NC-ND  — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis had harsh words on Tuesday for President Joe Biden’s move to sharply increase tariffs on many Chinese-made goods. “This is horrible news for American consumers and a major setback for clean energy,” Polis wrote on his personal X account. “Tariffs are a direct, regressive tax on Americans and this tax increase […] The post Colorado Gov. Polis slams Biden’s new tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar panels appeared first on Colorado Newsline. ... Colorado Newsline 3 hr ⟶
New list rates the most bipartisan members of Congress—and the least CC BY-NC-ND  — WASHINGTON — Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick were the most bipartisan members of Congress last year, according to a newly released analysis from the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. The least bipartisan House lawmaker was Ohio Republican Jim Jordan, while Alabama’s Katie […] The post New list rates the most bipartisan members of Congress—and the least appeared first on Colorado Newsline. ... Colorado Newsline 3 hr ⟶
Star witness in Trump trial tells of plot to conceal porn star hush money payments  CC BY-NC-ND  — WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s former fixer took the stand in a Manhattan courtroom Monday and told jurors that Trump was well aware of a scheme to hide the repayment of money intended to silence porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Michael Cohen, the prosecution’s star witness, told the jury that he […] The post Star witness in Trump trial tells of plot to conceal porn star hush money payments  appeared first on Oklahoma Voice. ... Oklahoma Voice 3 hr ⟶
Mississippi judicial candidates receive almost $400k in donations for November election  CC BY-NC-ND  —  Republican state Sen. Jenifer Branning of Philadelphia loaned her campaign account $250,000, as amount more often seen in a statewide or congressional campaign. The post Mississippi judicial candidates receive almost $400k in donations for November election  appeared first on Mississippi Today. ... Mississippi Today 3 hr ⟶
EPA highlights issues within MSDH, Jackson in water system audit CC BY-NC-ND  —  The EPA's Office of Inspector General dissects  Mississippi state funding and deparment staffing issues that led to Jackson's water system crisis.   The post EPA highlights issues within MSDH, Jackson in water system audit appeared first on Mississippi Today. ... Mississippi Today 3 hr ⟶
Suspenden audiencia de Stuardo Campo y el MP prolonga su prisión preventiva CC BY-NC-ND  — Tiempo de lectura: 3 minutos   El exfiscal anticorrupción Stuardo Campo seguirá en prisión preventiva en el cuartel militar Mariscal Zavala. El Juzgado Noveno Penal no pudo comenzar la etapa intermedia del caso contra el exfiscal, debido a que el MP se excusó de asistir a la audiencia este 14 de mayo argumentando que tenían otras audiencias agendadas. Campo está ... Read more ... Prensa Comunitaria 3 hr ⟶
More than a year after bus system redesign, New Orleans riders still waiting for new street markers CC BY-NC-ND  —  More than a year and a half after the RTA overhauled its bus routes, virtually none of the city's 2,000-plus bus stops have new signage. The post More than a year after bus system redesign, New Orleans riders still waiting for new street markers appeared first on Verite News. ... Verite 4 hr ⟶
UnitedHealthcare fined $450K over alleged mental health parity violations CC BY-NC-ND  —  Plus: Geomagnetic storms disrupt GPS systems in farming equipment; Ten Commandments display inside the Itasca County jail has been painted over; sweat lodges added to the Adult Corrections Facility in Plymouth; and more. The post UnitedHealthcare fined $450K over alleged mental health parity violations appeared first on MinnPost. ... MinnPost 4 hr ⟶
Where Thune, Rounds and Johnson rank on list of most bipartisan members of Congress CC BY-NC-ND  — WASHINGTON — Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick were the most bipartisan members of Congress last year, according to a newly released analysis from the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. The least bipartisan House lawmaker was Ohio Republican Jim Jordan, while Alabama’s Katie […] The post Where Thune, Rounds and Johnson rank on list of most bipartisan members of Congress appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight. ... South Dakota Searchlight 4 hr ⟶
Council could be new party in River District agreement CC BY-NC-ND  —  Months after the city of New Orleans was cut out of an operating agreement for the $1 billion River District project, developers are playing nice with a new proposal that gives the City Council oversight of sales and hotel occupancy taxes in the planned neighborhood. The post Council could be new party in River District agreement appeared first on Verite News. ... Verite 4 hr ⟶
Marshall Ramsey: Crystal Welch CC BY-NC-ND  —  And rest in peace Ida Welch (Crystal’s mom) and her sister Vicky Welch. The post Marshall Ramsey: Crystal Welch appeared first on Mississippi Today. ... Mississippi Today 4 hr ⟶
Oak Hill: Supporting levies as a civic responsibility CC BY-NC-ND  —  Veteran Larry Hamlin thinks its the responsibility of Fayette County citizens to fund its fire departments, law enforcement and libraries. Oak Hill: Supporting levies as a civic responsibility appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 4 hr ⟶
New list rates the most bipartisan members of Congress—and the least CC BY-NC-ND  — WASHINGTON — Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick were the most bipartisan members of Congress last year, according to a newly released analysis from the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. The least bipartisan House lawmaker was Ohio Republican Jim Jordan, while Alabama’s Katie […] The post New list rates the most bipartisan members of Congress—and the least appeared first on Daily Montanan. ... Daily Montanan 5 hr ⟶
【投書】水文與氣候科學在法庭匯流──豐坪溪水力開發的環境影響辯證 CC BY-NC-ND  — 25年前通過環評、至今尚未施作主工程的世豐水力電廠，如今要重新開工，卻不需再行評估環境影響。究竟現在的水文環境是否較當年有所變異？針對這類長期停工的「殭屍開發案」，現行的監督機制合理嗎？ ... 報導者 5 hr ⟶
Arnoldsburg: Balancing worries about inflation and energy transition with hope for the next generati... CC BY-NC-ND  —  Kenneth and Debbie Arnold are proud of Calhoun County's newest graduates, and hope they can succeed amid rising prices and a changing energy economy. Arnoldsburg: Balancing worries about inflation and energy transition with hope for the next generation appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 5 hr ⟶
Montgomery: Hoping for an economic revival CC BY-NC-ND  —  Erika Martin sees signs of life in Montgomery, still reeling after the loss of WVU Tech in 2017. Montgomery: Hoping for an economic revival appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 5 hr ⟶
Spencer: A small-business owner with health care on the mind CC BY-NC-ND  —  Florist Laurie Shultis thinks voting is important, but wants politicians to keep their promises. Spencer: A small-business owner with health care on the mind appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom. ... Mountain State Spotlight 5 hr ⟶
Analysis: Alabama’s Katie Britt least bipartisan U.S. senator CC BY-NC-ND  — WASHINGTON — Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick were the most bipartisan members of Congress last year, according to a newly released analysis from the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. The least bipartisan House lawmaker was Ohio Republican Jim Jordan, while Alabama’s Katie […] The post Analysis: Alabama’s Katie Britt least bipartisan U.S. senator appeared first on Alabama Reflector. ... Alabama Reflector 5 hr ⟶
School Segregation: A visual timeline CC BY-NC-ND  —  Images depicting these events may contain themes or terms that do not reflect current acceptable language. The Hechinger Report edited the original captions for clarity and style. 1954: The Supreme Court rules that state-sanctioned segregation of public schools violates the 14th Amendment in Brown v. The Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. The decision overturns […] The post School Segregation: A visual timeline appeared first on The Hechinger Report. ... The Hechinger Report 5 hr ⟶
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