AZ Democrats look to abortion to help them win the legislature in 2024
Arizona Democrats are hoping to sweep the November elections, bolstered by a reproductive rights stance that sharply contrasts attacks on abortion access from Republicans. “While Republicans are running on their [...]
Wallingford mayor digitizing town hall’s billing system
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Wallingford Town Hall employees are doing a lot of paper-pushing because personnel are still punching paper timecards. “It’s old school,” said Suzanne Corarito, who works in [...]
State jobless rate stays at 4.2%
Delaware’s jobless rate in December remained stuck at 4.2%, unchanged from November 2023. The number of unemployed Delawareans was 21,700 compared to 23,000 in December 2022, the Delaware Department of [...]
Most Idahoans want abortion exceptions, and trust librarians, Boise S…
Most Idahoans trust public libraries and librarians and more Idahoans feel the state is on the wrong track than they have in the past decade, according to a new report [...]
Maryland women’s basketball vs. Illinois preview
Maryland women’s basketball looks to get back on track after suffering its first home defeat in over a year, an 84-76 loss to No. 18 Ohio State. Aiming to climb [...]
Man found guilty after jury trial for lewd conduct with 18-month old
IDAHO FALLS – A jury recently found a 43-year-old Blackfoot man guilty of battery. Eric Whitney Jones was found guilty and convicted of felony battery with intent to commit a [...]
Illinois’ mindset at Michigan? ‘We’ll bounce back’
After a sloppy home loss to Maryland this past Sunday, the Illini will head to Michigan in hopes of a reset victory over the Wolverines. Head coach Brad Underwood and [...]
Game changer, or money pit?
As a native Idahoan, I can speak with some authority about the Gem State being a great place to live, raise a family and play. Idaho is a wonderful place [...]
All Five Starters Score in Double Figures As Illinois Cruises to Vict…
Story Links Highlights Press Conference Next Game: at Maryland 1/20/2024 | [...]
Man ejected from car following crash on Lake Shore Drive; detour in p…
Chicago police are investigating and detours are in place after a man was ejected from a vehicle following an accident on DuSable Lake Shore Drive early Thursday. The incident took [...]
2024 Indiana legislative bills that affect minorities
The 2024 Indiana legislative session kicked off with nearly 130 bills introduced. Several bills would directly and indirectly affect Black and minority Hoosiers. The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus’ (IBLC) 2024 [...]
Trump escalates attacks on Haley as he seeks New Hampshire knockout -…
(CNN) — Donald Trump is seeking to deliver a knockout blow to Nikki Haley in New Hampshire’s Republican primary, deploying racist dog whistles against the onetime South Carolina governor as the former president ramps up his campaign schedule [...]
Denver weather: Mountain snow, cooling temps into Friday
DENVER (KDVR) — As the mountains get more snow on Thursday, the metro will see a mix of sun, clouds, cooler temperatures and a brisk wind later this afternoon in [...]
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 1.18.24
Good Thursday morning. Less than four years after being named vice president of State Governmental Affairs for U.S. Sugar, Eric Edwards is taking over as the senior vice president of [...]
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court (Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media) Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media [...]
Health costs of plastics run $250 billion a year
They are used to give plastic products their distinctive durability, bendability and sleek, nonstick surface.Yet some of these chemical additives have been tied to maladies such as breast and prostate [...]
With GOP pushing hard on immigration, parole emerges as a make-or-break issue in Congress
WASHINGTON — Passage of a multi-billion-dollar supplemental package hinges on curbing an executive authority used to grant immigration protection, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said during a Wednesday press conference. [...]
Patriots captain calls Jerod Mayo ‘the right guy’ for head-coaching job – Hartford Courant
FOXBORO — Patriots captain Ja’Whaun Bentley was one of a handful of players to attend Jerod Mayo’s introductory press conference Wednesday. Speaking with reporters afterward, Bentley left no room for interpretation [...]
Retirees drive opportunities for long-term care services
Retirees drive opportunities for long-term care services - Delaware Business Times Katie Tabeling January 17, 2024 Ann Painter [...]
Boise hires its first female superintendent
Long-time Boise educator Lisa Roberts was named superintendent of Idaho’s second largest school district during a special board meeting Wednesday night. Roberts, who was serving as the deputy superintendent, will [...]
Metra Passengers Who Threaten, Harm Someone Can Be Banned Under New P…
(WTTW News) Metra passengers who verbally or physically threaten or harm someone could be banned from riding Metra trains. “No transit employee should have to face an individual who has [...]
Local woman opens float therapy business in Rigby
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 [...]
Cook County records seventh weather-related death as cold snap eases
Two new cold weather deaths have brought the total number of confirmed or suspected Cook County weather deaths to seven since a snowstorm and frigid temperatures swept through the Midwest, [...]
No, the Blaine Amendment isn’t ‘null and void.’ Here’s why
Legal analysis from Idaho’s last two attorneys general refutes Republican lawmakers’ recent claims that the state’s Blaine Amendment is ineffective. Last week, Rep. Elaine Price and Sen. Brian Lenney introduced [...]
How to watch Maryland men’s basketball at Northwestern
After upsetting the No. 10 team in the nation, Maryland men’s basketball stays in Illinois to face Northwestern. Here’s what to know about Wednesday’s game. The numbers Maryland: 11-6, 3-3 [...]