Shakeup at the state retirement board as four new members elected
PROVIDENCE − There has been a shakeup on the state Retirement Board.When the ballots were counted on Wednesday, four newbies were elected by past...
Idaho House GOP ousts majority leader mid-session
Idaho House Republicans ousted their majority leader, Rep. Megan Blanksma (R-Hammett), Thursday. "To say that I am disappointed by today's outcome would be an...
They served the country and now, they serve time
A disproportionate number of United States veterans are in prison. While vets make up about 6% of the general population, they comprise 8% of...
Winter’s not over yet, Alabama: Colder weather is on the way
Meteorological spring begins in 22 days, but there is still some winter to get through first. And forecasters are suggesting that another cold snap...
House Democrats use Del. Griffin bill to force floor vote on abortion
House Democrats are forcing a floor vote for sometime next week on legislation that would limit access to abortion in order to impel...
Popular Supermarket Recall Issued Due to Outbreak Investigation
The ongoing investigation into a potentially dangerous bacteria in our food has expanded again. The original recall was a result of a routine sampling...
Democratic state senator says her pro-labor bills have a chance in GOP-dominated Kentucky General...
A Democratic state lawmaker has filed two bills that would erase what supporters call “anti-union” laws. Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong of Louisville says...
Idaho Senate narrowly passes bill that would allow residents a six-month supply of contraceptives
The Senate in session at the Idaho Capitol on April 6, 2021. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun) The Idaho Senate on...
Big Y donates 1.5 million meals to local food banks in Sack Hunger campaign
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – In a heartfelt effort to combat hunger in local communities, Big Y announced on Thursday that their annual Sack...
Ohio buys $30 million in bonds from Israel amid war with Hamas
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague announced Thursday that the state purchased $30 million in Israeli bonds. The purchase settled last week. The...
