Senate bill calls for taxpayers to fund training for nursing home adm…
A bill that would establish a taxpayer-funded training program for nursing home administrators is working its way through the Iowa Senate. Senate File 2063 has passed through a subcommittee and [...]
In U.S. Supreme Court hearing, justices question legal ground for rem…
Interestingly, the justices didn’t debate whether Trump, himself, engaged in insurrection; instead the case will turn on more technical constitutional arguments. Based on the arguments made Tuesday, the Justices could [...]
Father’s SUV stolen while his 8- and 2-year-old daughters were inside
The sound of pressured water and the kaleidoscope of soapy windows is a highlight for most kids in the car with their parents."They just spray a bunch of soap on [...]
Could Florida limit electric vehicle stations in parking lots?
An agriculture bill includes provisions that could prohibit developers from dedicating too many parking spaces for electric vehicles. Language in legislation (SB 1084) advanced by the Senate would preempt local [...]
Gov. Dunleavy casts doubt on future of Senate-passed public-sector p…
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau on Feb. 7, 2024. (Eric Stone/Alaska Public Media) Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, [...]
Mayorkas say impeachment effort ‘does not rattle me’
WASHINGTON — This isn’t the kind of history Alejandro Mayorkas wanted to make.The son of immigrants who fled Cuba and settled in Beverly Hills when he was a child, Mayorkas was [...]
GOP anti-trans school measures are back, and this time they may avoid Hobbs’ veto pen
Faced with the certainty of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto, GOP lawmakers are hoping to circumvent her entirely by sending a proposal to voters in November that would restrict how teachers [...]
Police arrest teen driving stolen vehicle in October crash that killed 14-year-old – NBC Connecticut
Police in Orange say they found the teenager who was driving a stolen BMW during a crash that killed a 14-year-old passenger back in October. They arrested a 16-year-old male [...]
Division of Small Business named 2023 EDGE winners
DOVER – The Delaware Division of Small Business named 10 small businesses winners of the seventh round of the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) competition. Gov. John Carney, Deputy [...]
Official: Idaho should consider withdrawing from Health Data Exchange
Idaho should consider withdrawing its support for a bankrupt government-created but tough-to-regulate health data sharing service supported by $94 million in tax dollars, a top health official told lawmakers on [...]
Alabama experts conducting 'culvert blitz' in search for hi…
Multiple organizations and agencies continue cooperative efforts to learn more about the health of bats in Alabama. If you happen to notice some folks with flashlights peering beneath bridges around [...]
Pie Day puts smiles on lawmakers’ faces
BOISE (Idaho Ed News) – There’s one day that both sides of the aisle agree is marvelous — “Pie Day” at the Statehouse. Homeschool families from all corners bring signature [...]
Partners sought to help feed students during summer break
While the calendar reminds us that we’re in the heart of winter, the warmth of summer will be upon us before we know it. For many of us, that means [...]
Rigby woman owns business that makes jewelry from human hair
Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ [...]
Idaho budget showdown: House narrowly passes first of 10 omnibus budg…
A divided Idaho House of Representatives voted 38-31 on Wednesday to pass the first of 10 omnibus budget bills that are at the center of a budget showdown in the [...]
Wanted: Professionals and retirees to teach high school CTE courses
(Idaho Ed News) — Accountant Christi Kotter, mechanic Chad Crosby and police detective Christopher Martin left secure professions to teach Idaho teens the skills they developed after years in their [...]
Plan to lure Chicago sports team strikes out at Statehouse
A Northwest Indiana lawmaker isn't giving up his dream of luring a professional sports team across the state line from Illinois, even though his enabling legislation failed to advance prior [...]
Brock Purdy uplifts ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ title as he reaches Super Bowl –…
Every year at the Lowsman Banquet, the capstone event of Irrelevant Week in Newport Beach, the first fans of the NFL draft’s final pick make bold predictions for his future. [...]
Court Rules Trump Not Immune From Prosecution In Election Interferenc…
A federal appeals court ruled that former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for his actions while in the White House and in the leadup to the Jan. [...]
Boulder Public Library District seeks two trustees
The new Boulder Public Library District wants to fill two vacancies on its Board of Trustees. Voters approved the property-tax funded library district and repealed Boulder’s municipal control over its [...]
State officials arguing to block abortion amendment face skepticism from conservative Justices
In what may have been a bit of surprise, some of the conservative Justices on the Florida Supreme Court sounded somewhat skeptical about blocking a proposed abortion rights amendment from [...]
Anchorage School District budget would cut nearly 100 jobs
Anchorage School Board Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt and Board President Margo Bellamy at the Feb. 6, 2024 school board meeting. The Anchorage School Board on Tuesday presented a $900 million budget [...]
More rain, more car-damaging potholes. Here's how you can get repaid for damage
Rain breeds potholes in aging roads around Southern California. You can file a claim for damage your car incurs, but reimbursement is not guaranteed. Source link
Here are the key issues facing Supreme Court in Trump 14th Amendment case out of Colorado
In the weeks following the Colorado Supreme Court’s historic 4-3 decision barring former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot under a Civil War-era insurrection clause, the case was formally [...]
Fire erupts at tank farm in East Haven
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A fire broke out at a tank farm around 12:50 PM, primarily affecting the pipe rack. The incident occurred during a fuel transfer between tanks [...]