5 Senate races to watch amid Roe fallout | #alaska | #politics
(The Hill) — A leaked Supreme Court draft opinion signaling that the high court could overturn Roe v. Wade has shaken up the 2022 midterm elections, mobilizing Democrats and Republicans alike. Democrats are using the leaked document as an opportunity to fundraise millions of dollars and rally their bases in opposition to the move. On the Republican […]
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California prepares for energy shortfalls in hot, dry summer – Times-Herald
By Kathleen Ronayne | Associated Press SACRAMENTO — California likely will have an energy shortfall equivalent to what it takes to power about 1.3 million homes when use is at its peak during the hot and dry summer months, state officials said Friday. Threats from drought, extreme heat and wildfires, plus supply chain and regulatory […]
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Mike Durant silent on why he won’t debate Alabama Senate rivals | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Amid mounting criticism for not agreeing to debate his GOP rivals for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2022, former Huntsville businessman and ex-prisoner of war Mike Durant is not addressing why he won’t participate. A spokesman for Durant, who is leading in fundraising and had the lion’s share of support in the most recent […]
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ALFA makes endorsments in Alabama House races | #elections | #alabama
The Alabama Farmers Federation made four more endorsements in state House races on Thursday. ALFA endorsed Brock Colvin for House District 26, which is in Marshall County. “Brock Colvin will be a strong voice for business and for agriculture in the Legislature,” Stanley Sumners, Marshall County Farmers Federation president, said in a statement “He will […]
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As Filipinos head to the polls, some voters in Alaska bet on a political dynasty | #alaska | #politics
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Bongbong Marcos’ 2022 presidential campaign in Makati, Philippines. (Creative Commons photo via Patrickroque01) Hundreds of voters in the Philippine national elections will be waiting for the results in Alaska. And some hope the outcome makes way for a return to the past. Leo Evangelista got two mailed ballots recently. This week he voted in Alaska’s […]
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California is likely to become a destination for those seeking abortions
People travel to California for lots of reasons: to visit Hollywood and Fisherman’s Wharf, to hike Yosemite and Muir Woods. In the event Roe v. Wade is overturned, it is likely to become a top destination for abortions, too. Indeed, if Justice Samuel Alito’s leaked majority opinion becomes the final say of the Court as […]
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California governor signs executive order shaping cryptocurrency regulation in the state
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Wednesday that lays the groundwork for bolstering and regulating the cryptocurrency industry in the state (via CNBC). As outlined in the executive order, Newsom’s goal is “to create a transparent and consistent business environment for companies operating in blockchain,” that balances “the benefits and risks to […]
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Gas tax emerges as issue in Alabama governor’s race | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
MONTGOMERY, ala. (AP) – Republican primary challengers to Gov. Kay Ivey are criticizing her support of a 2019 gas tax increase. The state’s 2019 gas tax increase of ten cents per gallon, championed at the time by Ivey as a way to fund road and bridge construction, has become an issue in the 2022 GOP […]
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4 weeks away: Alabama primary election deadlines | #elections | #alabama
by: Bryan Gardner Posted: Apr 19, 2022 / 10:26 AM CDT Updated: Apr 19, 2022 / 10:26 AM CDT MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The deadline to apply for mail-in ballots for Alabama’s upcoming primary elections is May 24. But there are other important dates to keep in mind. The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office urged […]
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An Alaskan spent 2 months training troops in Ukraine. Now, he’s pushing for defense policy changes. | #alaska | #politics
Mark Hayward of Nome returned to the United States and met with Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski at her office in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Hayward had earlier reached out to Murkowski’s office about gaps in military supplies and training he observed in American aid reaching Ukrainian military units. (Photo provided by Mark Hayward) Mark […]
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