Alabama Republicans would charge abortion patients with murder under proposed legislation | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
An Alabama state lawmaker who ran for office on “medical freedom” has introduced legislation that would allow law enforcement agencies to prosecute abortion patients on charges of murder and assault. The bill from Republican state Rep Ernie Yarbrough and several other GOP lawmakers would repeal a provision in state law that exempts abortion patients from […]
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Arkansas Center for Independence completes Newport disabilities facility
[optin-monster slug=”lrrc6ldhqwyta9qc7ups”] Jane Parnell was a longtime educator in the Newport area and when she died her family had a decision to make about her estate. She had a nephew with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and the family decided to donate $500,000 from her estate to the Arkansas Center for Independence, Executive Director Glenda […]
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California Senator Feinstein Feinstein returns in wheelchair, gives new details of lingering illness
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) escorts Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) as she arrives at the U.S. Capitol following a long absence due to health issues on May 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. Feinstein was fighting a case of shingles and has been absent from the Senate for almost three months. (Photo by Kevin […]
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Jackson City Council approves interim public works department director | #citycouncil
Jackson’s interim public works director, who had faced recent criticism from at least one member of the Jackson City Council, was given signs of support from a majority of councilmembers Tuesday, in a vote that will see him remain on the job until the search for a permanent director comes to an end. Robert Lee, […]
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How Brandon Johnson went from unknown to next mayor
CHICAGO (CBS) — When Brandon Johnson waded into the race for Mayor four days before Halloween, the trick was trying to stand out from a field of household Chicago names. Names like — Lori Lightfoot, Chuy Garcia, Paul Vallas and Willie Wilson. The treat would be making it to the general election. “No one really […]
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McConnell opposes Alabama Republican’s blockade of military nominees over Pentagon abortion policy | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says he won’t support a fellow GOP senator’s blockade of military nominees, backing Democrats and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin who have said that the holdup is harming national security By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press May 10, 2023, 6:08 PM ET • 3 min read WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader […]
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Antisemitic Incidents on the Rise in California – NBC Bay Area
More than 500 antisemitic acts targeting Jewish people, including assault, vandalism and harassment, were committed in California last year, an increase of more than 40% from 2021, underscoring a proliferation of hate crimes and extremism in the state, according to a report released Tuesday by the Anti-Defamation League. The ADL also cited increasing collaboration among […]
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Justice Rhonda Wood announces for Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice
A second member of the Arkansas Supreme Court has declared she will run for the Chief Justice seat. Justice Rhonda Wood announced Wednesday (May 10) that she would be a candidate for the post in the 2024 election cycle. “From 2007 when I was first appointed to the trial bench by then Governor Mike Huckabee […]
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California Continues to Advance Offshore Wind With New Report Detailing Options for Permitting Projects
For Immediate Release: May 10, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Energy Commission (CEC) adopted a report describing various options for a coordinated, comprehensive and efficient permitting and environmental review process of offshore wind projects off the California coast. The report, titled Assembly Bill 525 Offshore Wind Energy Permitting Roadmap, was developed in response to Assembly […]
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Former Alaska-based soldier found guilty in Texas protest killing sentenced to 25 years | #alaska | #politics
U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed protester in 2020 during nationwide protests against police violence and racial injustice, is seen on a pool video feed as he arrives for his sentencing hearing in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) AUSTIN, Texas — A […]
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