Biden to fete Macron with Maine lobster, California sparkling wine
WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (Reuters) – From Maine lobster to California wines, President Joe Biden will showcase the flavors of America at a state dinner on Thursday for French President Emmanuel Macron. Biden and his wife, Jill, and Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are to gather with their guests in a pavilion set up on the […]
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Diverse Field of Candidates Makes Historic Wins in Midterm Elections | #elections | #alabama
The first Generation Z member of Congress. The nation’s first openly lesbian governors. The first Black governor of Maryland. All of them, and more, made history on Tuesday, emerging victorious from a field of candidates that was in many respects more diverse than in previous years — with more women nominated for governorships and state […]
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Possible rail strike could impact Arkansas economy
Not many of us realize how big of an impact trains have on the economy, and now economists in Arkansas are warning that a possible rail strike could do some damage. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An important “vein” that has been a crucial part of our nation could soon come to a screeching halt— due […]
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President Biden announces new national monument near Nevada-California border – Red Bluff Daily News
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced he will establish a new national monument across a vast landscape on southern Nevada’s border with California to protect an area sacred to 12 Native American tribes and rich with big horn sheep, Joshua tree forests, desert tortoises, ancient petroglyphs and other unique features. The 450,000-acre monument will be […]
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11 qualified applicants seeking to fill City Council vacancy – Monterey Herald | #citycouncil
MONTEREY – After the midterm elections, Monterey’s five-person council is bound for a shakeup, with now former City Councilman Tyller Williamson winning his bid to be the next mayor of Monterey and university administrator Kim Barber succeeding Williamson in his District 1 seat come December. But one vacancy – left by Councilman Dan Albert when […]
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Ex-Councilmember Helen Gym Joins Philadelphia Mayor’s Race – NBC10 Philadelphia
Former at-large City Councilmember Helen Gym on Wednesday became the latest candidate to announce a run for Philadelphia mayor. The announcement was expected, following her resignation from City Council the day prior, as required by Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter when running for other office. The Democrat, who served six years in the council, joins a […]
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California Wines Pour Jobs and Dollars into Economy
2022 Report Shows Annual Economic Impact Grows to $73 Billion in California, $170.5 Billion in U.S. The California wine and winegrape sector and allied businesses deliver a total economic contribution of $73 billion annually to the state’s economy and $170.5 billion annually to the U.S. economy, according to a new report commissioned by Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). California wineries and vineyards also directly and […]
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Keith Kelley sworn in as Alabama State Senator for District 12 | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
TALLADEGA, Ala. – In Talladega County Circuit Judge Chad Woodruff’s courtroom Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 30, new Alabama State Senator for District 12, Keith Kelley (R), took his Oath of Office in front of friends and family. Judge Woodruff presided over Senator Kelley’s Oath of Office which took place at 2:30 p.m. Kelley spoke after being […]
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Alabama Republicans name new leadership following elections | #elections | #alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – The Alabama House Republican Caucus met in Montgomery Thursday to nominate new leadership following Tuesday’s general election. Among those moving up is current House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, who will become Alabama Speaker of the House. Ledbetter, who also serves as the vice chair of the Internal Affairs Committee and […]
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Arkansas Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces senior staff appointments | News
TEXARKANA, Ark. – Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the appointments of four senior staff members on Tuesday. Judd P. Deere was chosen as deputy chief of staff. Also chosen as deputy chief of staff was Kelly Eichler. Andrew “Vu” Ritchie was appointed chief legal counsel and named as director of public affairs was Jordan Powell. […]
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