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Alabama

Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states | #elections | #alabama

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 24 overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling was expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect varies. Some Republican-led states banned or severely limited abortion immediately, while […]

Alabama

Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states | #elections | #alabama

Alaska

Bill Allen, key figure in Alaska corruption scandal, dies | Ap | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska — Bill Allen, a central figure in a corruption scandal that rocked Alaska politics, has died. He was 85. Allen’s death was reported by Alaska media, citing a brief death announcement on the website for a Colorado funeral home, which said Allen died on June 29. A person who answered the phone there […]

Alabama

Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states | #elections | #alabama

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 24 overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect varies. Some Republican-led states banned or severely limited abortion immediately, while […]

Alaska

Bill Allen, key figure in Alaska corruption scandal, dies | National News | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Bill Allen, a central figure in a corruption scandal that rocked Alaska politics, has died. He was 85. Allen’s death was reported by Alaska media, citing a brief death announcement on the website for a Colorado funeral home, which said Allen died on June 29. A person who answered the phone […]

Alaska

Bill Allen, key figure in Alaska corruption scandal, dies | Obituaries | #alaska | #politics

Alaska

Alaska judge rules Sweeney won’t advance to special election | Govt. & Politics | #alaska | #politics

By BECKY BOHRER – Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge ruled Friday that Alaska elections officials do not need to put the fifth-place finisher in this month’s U.S. House special primary on the upcoming special election ballot in place of a candidate who withdrew. Superior Court Judge William Morse agreed with […]

Alaska

Alaska judge rules Sweeney won’t advance to special election | National Politics | #alaska | #politics

Alaska

Lawsuit says Sweeney should advance in Alaska US House race | National Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A lawsuit filed Thursday challenges a state election agency’s decision that said the fifth-place finisher in a special primary for Alaska’s U.S. House seat could not replace a candidate who abruptly dropped out. The lawsuit says the Division of Elections misinterpreted state law. It says the fifth-place finisher, Republican Tara Sweeney, […]

Mayor

9th mayor in Puerto Rico this year accused of corruption

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A former Puerto Rico mayor who vanished earlier this year while still in his position appeared in court Tuesday and pleaded guilty in a federal corruption case. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said José Luis Cruz is accused of participating in a bribery conspiracy and receiving $10,000 in exchange for the […]