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Alaska

Biden administration recommends major Alaska oil project | Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Biden administration released a long-awaited study Wednesday that recommends allowing a major oil development on Alaska’s North Slope that supporters say could boost U.S. energy security but that climate activists decry as a “carbon bomb.” The move — while not final — drew immediate anger from environmentalists who saw it […]

Alabama

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey sworn in for her 2nd full term (copy) | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey began her second full term on Monday, calling the state a place where “common sense and opportunity abound” in uncertain national times. Ivey took the oath of office on the steps of the Alabama Capitol decorated with the state’s red and white flag. “It […]

Mayor

Subpoena granted in Reno mayor’s suit over tracking device

RENO, Nev. — A Nevada judge has granted subpoenas sought by Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve to force a private investigator to identify who hired his firm to secretly install a tracking device on her vehicle. Washoe County District Judge David Hardy approved the subpoenas on Friday to be served on David McNeely and his private […]

Mayor

She made history as Chicago mayor. Reelection may be harder

CHICAGO — Lori Lightfoot made history as the first Black woman and first openly gay person to serve as Chicago mayor, sailing to victory four years ago as an outsider who vowed to rid City Hall of corruption and deliver a safer, more equitable city. But her bid for a second term is very much […]

Alaska

FEMA’s help for Alaska Natives had mistranslations, nonsense | Politics | #alaska | #politics

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — After tidal surges and high winds from the remnants of a rare typhoon caused extensive damage to homes along Alaska’s western coast in September, the U.S. government stepped in to help residents — largely Alaska Natives — repair property damage. Residents who opened Federal Emergency Management Agency paperwork expecting to find […]

Arkansas

Sarah Huckabee Sanders to take oath as Arkansas governor | National

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be sworn in as Arkansas’ 47th governor on Tuesday, assuming a seat her father once held and becoming the first woman to hold the post. Sanders will take the oath of office in the state House of Representatives before delivering an […]

Alaska

Anchorage Democrat meets residency rules, judge says | Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage Democrat who won a November state House race meets residency requirements to take office, a state court judge ruled Monday. Superior Court Judge Herman Walker Jr. issued the ruling more than two weeks after hearing the case challenging Democrat Jennifer “Jennie” Armstrong’s eligibility to serve in the Legislature, and […]

Alaska

Hunter bear bait ban proposed for Alaska national preserves | Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Bear hunters in Alaska would no longer be able to use bait, such as pastries, dog food or bacon grease, under a proposed rule by the National Park Service on Friday that would prohibit bear baiting in national preserves in the state. It’s the latest in a dispute over what animal […]

Alabama

Georgia lawmakers eye abortion, other social fights for 2023 | #elections | #alabama

ATLANTA (AP) — Abortion, sex education and transgender care for youth had mixed success on the Georgia Legislature’s agenda last year, and while lawmakers are getting another chance to tackle those issues in the session that starts Monday, it’s unclear how far they’ll go. Republican leaders haven’t signaled a strong appetite for such measures in […]

Alabama

Shelby: Bipartisanship ‘good for the country’ | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, who is retiring after being a shrewd force in state and national politics for more than four decades, on Wednesday stressed the importance of bipartisanship as he prepares to leave office. Shelby, in his farewell remarks to colleagues on the U.S. Senate floor, said bipartisanship is important […]