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One candidate for West Va. governor defends abortion bans. The other wanted abortion on the ballot
Read full article: One candidate for West Va. governor defends abortion bans. The other wanted abortion on the ballotThe closest West Virginia voters could come to having their say at the ballot box on whether abortion should be legal in the post-Roe v. Wade era might be in this year’s governor’s race.
Trump and the federal election case against him: Key passages from prosecutors' latest court filing
Read full article: Trump and the federal election case against him: Key passages from prosecutors' latest court filingNew court papers in Donald Trump’s federal 2020 election interference case pull back the curtain on his conversations with family members, former Vice President Mike Pence and other close advisers in the weeks leading up to the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December
Read full article: Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into DecemberCongressional leaders have a deal on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months.
Police arrest 15-year old for making social media threats against DC schools
Read full article: Police arrest 15-year old for making social media threats against DC schoolsPolice on Friday arrested a 15-year old boy on charges related to threats on social media that prompted an increased police presence at multiple schools in the nation's capital.
Next year's Jan. 6 election certification will get extra security to prevent another riot
Read full article: Next year's Jan. 6 election certification will get extra security to prevent another riotIn an effort to prevent another riot like the one on Jan. 6, 2021, the Homeland Security secretary has designated the congressional count and certification of the presidential election as a national special security event.
Trump repeats false claims over 2020 election loss, deflects responsibility for Jan. 6
Read full article: Trump repeats false claims over 2020 election loss, deflects responsibility for Jan. 6Donald Trump is persisting in saying he won the 2020 election and he's taking no responsibility for what unfolded at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Gun shops that sold weapons trafficked into Washington, DC, sued by nation's capital and Maryland
Read full article: Gun shops that sold weapons trafficked into Washington, DC, sued by nation's capital and MarylandThree gun shops that sold dozens of firearms to a man who trafficked the weapons in and around Washington, D.
Arkansas Supreme Court upholds rejection of petitions to let voters decide on abortion access
Read full article: Arkansas Supreme Court upholds rejection of petitions to let voters decide on abortion accessThe Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld the state’s rejection of signature petitions in favor putting an abortion rights initiative on the November ballot.
Trial date set for man accused of trying to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh
Read full article: Trial date set for man accused of trying to assassinate Supreme Court Justice KavanaughA trial is scheduled to start in June 2025 for a California man charged with trying to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his home in a suburb of Washington, D.
Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in fraud case, AP source says
Read full article: Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in fraud case, AP source saysFormer U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Ruling: Fetus can be referred to as 'unborn human being' in Arizona abortion measure voter pamphlet
Read full article: Ruling: Fetus can be referred to as 'unborn human being' in Arizona abortion measure voter pamphletThe Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that an informational pamphlet for voters can refer to a fetus as an “unborn human being.”.
A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’
Read full article: A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’A proposed amendment to New York's constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of Democrats' plans to drive voter turnout in the state this fall and potentially flip vital congressional districts.
With over 577,000 signatures verified, Arizona will put abortion rights on the ballot
Read full article: With over 577,000 signatures verified, Arizona will put abortion rights on the ballotVoters in Arizona will get to decide in November whether to add the right to an abortion up to about 24 weeks to the state constitution.
Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeover
Read full article: Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeoverElon Musk’s social media platform X has sued a group of advertisers, alleging that a “massive advertiser boycott” deprived the company of billions of dollars in revenue and violated antitrust laws.
South Dakota court decision threatens abortion rights measure on November ballot
Read full article: South Dakota court decision threatens abortion rights measure on November ballotThe South Dakota Supreme Court has reversed a judge's dismissal of a lawsuit seeking to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primariesFive months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington state is looking further down the ticket to select candidates to compete for federal and state offices in November.
Arkansas abortion measure's signatures from volunteers alone would fall short, filing shows
Read full article: Arkansas abortion measure's signatures from volunteers alone would fall short, filing showsA court filing shows that the signatures collected by volunteers for an Arkansas abortion-rights measure would fall short of the number needed to qualify for the ballot if they're the only ones counted.
Puerto Rico bans discrimination against those who wear Afros and other hairstyles on diverse island
Read full article: Puerto Rico bans discrimination against those who wear Afros and other hairstyles on diverse islandPuerto Rico’s governor has signed a law that prohibits discrimination against people wearing Afros, twists, braids and other hairstyles in the racially diverse U.S. territory.
Arkansas court orders state to count signatures collected by volunteers for abortion-rights measure
Read full article: Arkansas court orders state to count signatures collected by volunteers for abortion-rights measureThe Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered the state to initially count signatures that were collected by volunteers in favor of putting an abortion rights measure on the ballot.
Judge turns down ex-Rep. George Santos' request to nix some charges ahead of fraud trial
Read full article: Judge turns down ex-Rep. George Santos' request to nix some charges ahead of fraud trialFormer U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to get rid of part of the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial on charges that include defrauding campaign donors.
Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at Trump
Read full article: Political divisions stall proposed gun policies in Pennsylvania, where assassin took aim at TrumpMonths beforehand, some Pennsylvania lawmakers had proposed to outlaw the type of rifle that was used in the assassination attempt against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Judge refuses to extend timeframe for Georgia's new Medicaid plan, only one with work requirement
Read full article: Judge refuses to extend timeframe for Georgia's new Medicaid plan, only one with work requirementA federal judge has ruled that the Biden administration complied with the law when it declined to grant an extension to Georgia’s year-old Medicaid plan, which is the only one in the country that has a work requirement for recipients of the publicly funded health coverage for low-income people.
Can a Medicaid plan that requires work succeed? First year of Georgia experiment is not promising
Read full article: Can a Medicaid plan that requires work succeed? First year of Georgia experiment is not promisingBy now, Georgia officials expected their new Medicaid plan to provide health insurance to 25,000 low income residents.
Facebook lifts restrictions on Trump, giving him equal footing with Biden on the social media site
Read full article: Facebook lifts restrictions on Trump, giving him equal footing with Biden on the social media siteFacebook has lifted restrictions imposed on Donald Trump after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Arkansas election officials reject petitions submitted for an abortion-rights ballot measure
Read full article: Arkansas election officials reject petitions submitted for an abortion-rights ballot measureArkansas election officials have rejected the petitions submitted for an abortion-rights ballot measure.
Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source says
Read full article: Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source saysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now expected to address former President Donald Trump’s nominating convention next week.
Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive recall targeting top GOP lawmaker
Read full article: Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive recall targeting top GOP lawmakerA judge on Tuesday rejected an attempt to revive the recall effort targeting the longest-serving Wisconsin Assembly speaker in state history, likely putting an end to the recall push.
Officers who defended the Capitol fight falsehoods about Jan. 6 and campaign for Joe Biden
Read full article: Officers who defended the Capitol fight falsehoods about Jan. 6 and campaign for Joe BidenThree and a half years after the Capitol attack, former President Donald Trump still falsely claims the 2020 election was stolen and has promised that if he wins the presidency again he will pardon his supporters who violently beat police and broke into the building to try and overturn the legitimate results.
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024? Arkansas organizers aim to join the list
Read full article: Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024? Arkansas organizers aim to join the listOrganizers of an effort to scale back Arkansas’ abortion ban on say they have submitted enough signatures to get the measure on the November ballot.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer insists Biden can win her state and says she's behind him 100%
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer insists Biden can win her state and says she's behind him 100%Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is insisting that President Joe Biden can still win her state, a key battleground in the 2024 election, even as many national Democrats question whether Biden should move forward after his shaky debate performance.
An English bulldog named Babydog makes a surprise appearance in a mural on West Virginia history
Read full article: An English bulldog named Babydog makes a surprise appearance in a mural on West Virginia historyThe English bulldog had never been featured prominently in West Virginia history, until now.
Jan. 6 shadows the 2024 campaign, but not on the debate stage. That alarms democracy advocates
Read full article: Jan. 6 shadows the 2024 campaign, but not on the debate stage. That alarms democracy advocatesIn the first presidential debate, the Capitol riot and Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election weren't center stage.
Missouri governor says new public aid plan in the works for Chiefs, Royals stadiums
Read full article: Missouri governor says new public aid plan in the works for Chiefs, Royals stadiumsMissouri Gov. Mike Parson says he expects the state to put together an aid plan by the end of the year to try to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in Missouri.
Puerto Rico sues former officials accused of corruption to recover more than $30M in public funds
Read full article: Puerto Rico sues former officials accused of corruption to recover more than $30M in public fundsPuerto Rico’s Justice Department says it is suing at least 30 ex-government officials accused of corruption to recover more than $30 million in public funds.
Public funds for religious charter school would be unconstitutional, Oklahoma high court says
Read full article: Public funds for religious charter school would be unconstitutional, Oklahoma high court saysThe Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that the approval of what would be the nation's first state-funded Catholic charter school is unconstitutional.
Gov. Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts
Read full article: Gov. Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic actsNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is considering a ban on face masks in the New York City subway system, following what she described as concerns over people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts.
North Dakota voters just approved an age limit for congressional candidates. What's next?
Read full article: North Dakota voters just approved an age limit for congressional candidates. What's next?North Dakota voters have just approved a ballot initiative that bars anyone who would be 81 years old during his or her U.S. House or Senate term from running for Congress.
Federal appeals court upholds California law banning gun shows at county fairs
Read full article: Federal appeals court upholds California law banning gun shows at county fairsA federal appeals court has upheld California’s ban on gun shows at county fairs and other public properties, deciding the laws do not violate the rights of firearm sellers or buyers.
Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting efforts
Read full article: Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting effortsFormer President Donald Trump’s campaign has begun requesting information from his potential vice presidential candidates, sending vetting paperwork to a list of top contenders in recent weeks.
Roberts rejects Senate Democrats' request to discuss Supreme Court ethics and Alito flag controversy
Read full article: Roberts rejects Senate Democrats' request to discuss Supreme Court ethics and Alito flag controversyChief Justice John Roberts has declined an invitation to meet with Democratic senators to talk about Supreme Court ethics and flags that flew outside Justice Samuel Alito's homes.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's state primary and Democratic presidential caucus
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Idaho's state primary and Democratic presidential caucusIdaho voters are heading to the polls to decide primaries for the U.S. House and the state legislature.
Amy Kremer helped organize the pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally. Now she is seeking a Georgia seat on the RNC
Read full article: Amy Kremer helped organize the pro-Trump Jan. 6 rally. Now she is seeking a Georgia seat on the RNCAmy Kremer is a conservative activist who helped organize the Jan. 6, 2021 rally that led to a mob storming the U.S. Capitol.
The Biden administration is planning more changes to quicken asylum processing for new migrants
Read full article: The Biden administration is planning more changes to quicken asylum processing for new migrantsThe Biden administration is preparing more changes to the nation’s asylum system meant to speed up processing and potential removal of migrants who continue to arrive at the southern border.
An Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal it
Read full article: An Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal itArizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick sided with the majority in restoring an 1864 ban on nearly all abortions.
Mississippi governor signs law restricting transgender people's use of bathrooms and locker rooms
Read full article: Mississippi governor signs law restricting transgender people's use of bathrooms and locker roomsMississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a new law regulating transgender people’s use of bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories in public education buildings.
Republican group takes rare step of targeting GOP incumbent who voted to oust McCarthy
Read full article: Republican group takes rare step of targeting GOP incumbent who voted to oust McCarthyA political action committee that helps Republicans get elected to Congress is doing the unusual — spending more than $450,000 to defeat a GOP incumbent.
Semi-automatic gun ban nixed in Colorado’s Democratic-controlled statehouse after historic progress
Read full article: Semi-automatic gun ban nixed in Colorado’s Democratic-controlled statehouse after historic progressColorado’s Democratic-controlled Legislature has nixed a bill to ban the sale and transfer of semi-automatic firearms.
Mississippi Republicans revive bill to regulate transgender bathroom use in schools
Read full article: Mississippi Republicans revive bill to regulate transgender bathroom use in schoolsMississippi’s Republican-led Legislature has completed a last-ditch effort to revive a bill to regulate transgender people’s use of bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories in public education buildings.
Arkansas governor says state won't comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans students
Read full article: Arkansas governor says state won't comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans studentsArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says her state won't comply with a federal regulation that seeks to protect the rights of transgender students in the nation's schools.
Mississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader says
Read full article: Mississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader saysThe Mississippi House Democratic leader says a Medicaid expansion plan endorsed by Republican leaders could struggle for bipartisan support.
Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrest
Read full article: Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrestThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting racist memes related to the arrest of an NBA player.
Democrats retain upstate New York congressional seat in special election
Read full article: Democrats retain upstate New York congressional seat in special electionDemocratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy has won a special election for the upstate New York congressional seat vacated by Democrat Brian Higgins.
Congress honors deceased Korean War hero with lying in honor ceremony
Read full article: Congress honors deceased Korean War hero with lying in honor ceremonyCongress has given one of its highest final tributes, a lying in honor ceremony at the Capitol, to Medal of Honor Recipient Ralph Puckett Jr. He led an outnumbered company in battle during the Korean War and was the last surviving veteran of that war to receive the Medal of Honor.
South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
Read full article: South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dogSouth Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market
Read full article: New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing marketNew York lawmakers have approved a $237 billion state budget that includes plans to spur housing construction, combat unlicensed marijuana stores and address the migrant crisis.
Judge tentatively sides with California AG in fight over ballot measure on students' gender ID
Read full article: Judge tentatively sides with California AG in fight over ballot measure on students' gender IDA California superior court judge has tentatively denied a group's request to change language describing a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
12 students and teacher killed in Columbine school shooting remembered at 25th anniversary vigil
Read full article: 12 students and teacher killed in Columbine school shooting remembered at 25th anniversary vigilThe 12 students and one teacher killed in the Columbine High School shooting were remembered in a vigil on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.
Hochul announces budget outline as lawmakers continue to hash out details
Read full article: Hochul announces budget outline as lawmakers continue to hash out detailsNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the framework of a $237 billion budget that includes broad plans to drive new housing construction, address the influx of migrants and crack down on illegal marijuana shops.
The Civil War raged and fortune-seekers hunted for gold. This era produced Arizona's abortion ban
Read full article: The Civil War raged and fortune-seekers hunted for gold. This era produced Arizona's abortion banThe near-total abortion ban resurrected last week by the Arizona Supreme Court dates to 1864, a time when gold-seekers were moving in, dueling had to be regulated and settlers were increasingly encroaching on tribal lands.
Consumers would be notified of AI-generated content under Pennsylvania bill
Read full article: Consumers would be notified of AI-generated content under Pennsylvania billPennsylvania state representatives have approved a bill requiring that consumers be notified when artificial intelligence is used to generate content.
Democrats pounce on Arizona abortion ruling and say it could help them in November's election
Read full article: Democrats pounce on Arizona abortion ruling and say it could help them in November's electionAn Arizona Supreme Court decision that would end virtually all abortions in the state puts the issue front and center in a critical 2024 battleground.
Majority of recent abortions in Florida were performed for non-medical reasons, data shows
Read full article: Majority of recent abortions in Florida were performed for non-medical reasons, data showsAs a state law putting restrictions on abortions after the sixth week of pregnancy is set to go into effect May 1, News4JAX looked into the reasons why people in Florida seek abortions and found the majority were for non-medical reasons.
New York adulterers could get tossed out of house but not thrown in jail under newly passed bill
Read full article: New York adulterers could get tossed out of house but not thrown in jail under newly passed billA little-known and rarely enforced law that makes cheating on your spouse a crime in the state of New York could soon be a thing of the past.
Expecting a lawsuit, North Dakota lawmakers estimate $1 million to defend congressional age limit
Read full article: Expecting a lawsuit, North Dakota lawmakers estimate $1 million to defend congressional age limitNorth Dakota lawmakers expecting a legal challenge to a congressional age limit, if passed through a ballot initiative in the June election.
Arizona congressman Raúl Grijalva says he has cancer, but plans to work while undergoing treatment
Read full article: Arizona congressman Raúl Grijalva says he has cancer, but plans to work while undergoing treatmentU.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer, but he says he is continuing to work as he undergoes treatment.
First they tried protests of anti-gay bills. Then students put on a play at Louisiana’s Capitol
Read full article: First they tried protests of anti-gay bills. Then students put on a play at Louisiana’s CapitolA group of students from a New Orleans high school staged a play they developed on the steps of Louisiana's Capitol to protest a series of anti-LGBTQ+ legislative proposals.
As Texas border arrests law teeters in court, other GOP states also push tougher immigration policy
Read full article: As Texas border arrests law teeters in court, other GOP states also push tougher immigration policyRepublican lawmakers across the country were already jockeying to inject their states deeper into immigration enforcement when the Supreme Court, if only briefly, let Texas enforce a new law giving police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally.
Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care
Read full article: Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming careIdaho lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid.
Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month
Read full article: Biden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last monthPresident Joe Biden’s campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for the 2024 election, far exceeding the in-hand total for his Republican opponent, Donald Trump.
North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in Congress
Read full article: North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in CongressNorth Dakota voters will decide in June whether to prevent people from running for Congress if they're old enough to turn 81 during their House or Senate term.
A Wisconsin ruling on Catholic Charities raises the bar for religious tax exemptions
Read full article: A Wisconsin ruling on Catholic Charities raises the bar for religious tax exemptionsA ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is raising the bar for religions to show that their charity arms deserve tax exemptions.
Mississippi has the nation's worst infant mortality. It will allow earlier Medicaid to help babies
Read full article: Mississippi has the nation's worst infant mortality. It will allow earlier Medicaid to help babiesMississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a new law that will allow women to receive Medicaid coverage earlier in pregnancy.
Mississippi Senate votes to change control of Jackson's troubled water system
Read full article: Mississippi Senate votes to change control of Jackson's troubled water systemThe Mississippi Senate has passed a bill for the second year in a row that would transfer control of the state capital city’s troubled water system to a regional board.
NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs
Read full article: NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programsThe NAACP says Black student-athletes should reconsider attending public colleges and universities in Florida.
Confidentiality pact deepens mystery of how bakery clause got into California minimum wage law
Read full article: Confidentiality pact deepens mystery of how bakery clause got into California minimum wage lawPrivate organizations involved in negotiations over California's minimum wage for fast food workers signed a confidentiality agreement.
Trump supporters hoping to oust Wisconsin leader say they have enough signatures to force recall
Read full article: Trump supporters hoping to oust Wisconsin leader say they have enough signatures to force recallBackers of an effort to oust Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office over his opposition to former President Donald Trump say they've collected enough signatures to force a recall vote.
Female representation remains low in US statehouses, particularly Democrats in the South
Read full article: Female representation remains low in US statehouses, particularly Democrats in the SouthNearly 130 years since the first three women were elected to state legislative offices in the U.S., women remain massively underrepresented in state legislatures.
US judge rejects challenge to Washington state law that could hold gun makers liable for shootings
Read full article: US judge rejects challenge to Washington state law that could hold gun makers liable for shootingsA federal judge on Friday rejected a challenge to a Washington state law that cleared the way for lawsuits against the gun industry in certain cases.
Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis
Read full article: Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisisPresident Joe Biden is expressing growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term
Read full article: Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second termPresident Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing “resentment, revenge and retribution” and for jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad.
Top Virginia Senate negotiator vows to keep Alexandria arena out of the budget
Read full article: Top Virginia Senate negotiator vows to keep Alexandria arena out of the budgetA top Democratic Virginia lawmaker is vowing to keep language enabling a proposed relocation by the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria out of the state budget.
Kentucky governor marks civil rights event by condemning limits on diversity, equity and inclusion
Read full article: Kentucky governor marks civil rights event by condemning limits on diversity, equity and inclusionDemocratic Gov. Andy Beshear marched with other Kentuckians to commemorate the 60th anniversary of a landmark civil-rights rally that featured Martin Luther King Jr. in the state's capital city.
Rotting bodies, fake ashes and sold body parts push Colorado to patch lax funeral home rules
Read full article: Rotting bodies, fake ashes and sold body parts push Colorado to patch lax funeral home rulesColorado lawmakers have unveiled a bill that would install requirements for funeral home directors after nearly 200 bodies were found stacked and rotting in a funeral home in September.
Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack
Read full article: Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attackDonald Trump says the Supreme Court opinion unanimously restoring him to 2024 presidential primary ballots is a “BIG WIN" for America.
Jury convicts first rioter to enter Capitol building during Jan. 6 attack
Read full article: Jury convicts first rioter to enter Capitol building during Jan. 6 attackThe first rioter to enter the U.S. Capitol building during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack has been convicted of charges that he interfered with police and obstructed Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.
South Dakota Republican lawmakers want clarity for the state's abortion laws. They propose a video
Read full article: South Dakota Republican lawmakers want clarity for the state's abortion laws. They propose a videoSouth Dakota’s Republican-controlled Legislature has approved the creation of a video to outline the state’s abortion laws and to clarify when health care providers are legally allowed to intervene.