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House passes aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Here’s how Wisconsin’s delegation voted

WASHINGTON – The House on Saturday passed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, ending a monthslong delay to act on the...

NH abortion data collection bill latest flare-up over reproductive rights

New Hampshire2 years ago

NH abortion data collection bill latest flare-up over reproductive rights

Todd Bookman | New Hampshire Public Radio On a party-line vote, Republicans in the New Hampshire Senate recently approved a bill that would require abortion providers...

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Rhode Island2 years ago

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Joanne Giannini | Guest columnist Joanne Giannini is a freelance writer and a former state representative from Providence, 1994-2011. We can fight many things in life. ...

Hollywood SC mayor sued for using town Facebook page to endorse brother

South-Carolina2 years ago

Hollywood SC mayor sued for using town Facebook page to endorse brother

HOLLYWOOD — The mayor here is being sued by a Republican candidate for her old Statehouse seat after she allegedly used the town’s Facebook page to endorse...

Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down as attacks spark fires at Russian power stations

World2 years ago

Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down as attacks spark fires at Russian power stations

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine launched a barrage of drones across Russia overnight, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said Saturday, in attacks that appeared to target...

Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline

News2 years ago

Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — After its midnight deadline, the Senate voted early Saturday to reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should...

A man escaped Sudan's bloody civil war. His mysterious death in Missisippi has sparked suspicion

Mississippi2 years ago

A man escaped Sudan's bloody civil war. His mysterious death in Missisippi has sparked suspicion

JACKSON, Miss. — As a child, Dau Mabil escaped war-torn Sudan and built a new life in Mississippi. This month, fishermen found the body of the...

Will Dallas voters approve million for new police training facility?

Dallas, TX2 years ago

Will Dallas voters approve $50 million for new police training facility?

DALLAS – North Texans start heading to the polls Monday to early vote in the May 4 municipal elections. Dallas voters have a $1.25 billion bond...

Laura Kelly vetoes two election bills, tells Kansas lawmakers to ‘focus on real issues’

Kansas2 years ago

Laura Kelly vetoes two election bills, tells Kansas lawmakers to ‘focus on real issues’

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed two election-related bills passed by the Republican-led Legislature. Kelly vetoed House Bill 2614 and House Bill 2618. “Restrictive voting...

Wisconsin business leaders have a message for fellow employers. Encourage your workers to vote

Wisconsin2 years ago

Wisconsin business leaders have a message for fellow employers. Encourage your workers to vote

New York Times columnist says nation is divided about democracy itself Ezra Klein is the La Follette School of Public Affairs spring 2024 Public Affairs Journalist...