Virginia Democrats vote to increase minimum wage as Youngkin signals opposition
After winning majorities in both the House of Delegates and state Senate last November, newly empowered Democrats in Virginia's General Assembly immediately made it...
Bill to allow “human composting” wins overwhelming approval in Delaware House
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A bill to allow composting of human bodies as an alternative to burial or cremation received overwhelming approval in...
Star Garnet Is Only Found In Idaho And India
The state gem of the 'Gem State' is the Star Garnet! Idaho's semi-precious stone is a rare sight to behold! There are only two...
U.S. Coast Guard rescue three sea turtles, including endangered Kemp’s Ridley, in ENC
Eastern North Carolina - Combined efforts between U.S. Coast Guard ANT Wanchese and U.S. Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet leads to rescuing three sea...
ACLU Rhode Island files suit claiming violation of Native American inmate’s religious freedom
The John J. Moran Medium Security Facility at the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston. (Rhode Island Department of Corrections website) ...
Bad check fee increases under House bill
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Checks are making a bit of a comeback a new bill would allow recipients of bad checks could charge...
22 Pounds Of Fentanyl Seized In Major Eastern Panhandle Drug Bust
Federal agents say a multi-state drug trafficking operation based in the Eastern Panhandle has been terminated. Eighty-two people have been indicted by a federal...
Got keiki? State expands eligibility to key preschool subsidies program
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Preschool Open Doors program, designed to help families afford early learning opportunities, is expanding its eligibility limits to serve 3-year-olds....
Dunkin’ faces potential lawsuit over alleged discriminatory nondairy upcharge
Lactose intolerant coffee drinkers who opt for nondairy alternatives like soy, almond or oat milk in their drinks at Dunkin' may...
New Mexico bill could raise penalties for government misconduct
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lawmakers in New Mexico are considering amending the state’s rules against government-employee misconduct. A bill to increase potential...
