New Minority Leader Zac Ista emphasizes collaboration in North Dakota’s Legislature, highlighting friendships across party lines. Zac Ista: North Dakota Legislature Isn’t Like the Hatfields and McCoys Grand Forks: Zac Ista is a friendly guy, even with many Republicans in the state. He believes North Dakota politics isn’t like the Hatfields and McCoys. Instead, he…
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister announced the upcoming nuclear discussions in Geneva with three European nations, focusing on the country’s nuclear program. Next Nuclear Talks Between Iran and Europe Set for January 13 DUBAI: So, the next round of nuclear talks is happening in Geneva on January 13. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, shared this…
The Supreme Court may revisit eminent domain rules to protect property rights in light of a controversial case in Utica, New York Supreme Court Can Shield Property Owners From Eminent Domain Abuse Utica: So, there’s this situation with Bryan Bowers and his buddy Mike Licata. They wanted to set up a medical office right across…
Illinois lawmakers are considering a new approach to foster care that prioritizes placing children with relatives. Illinois May Embrace ‘Kin-First’ Strategy for Foster Care System Springfield: So, Illinois is looking to change things up in foster care. They want to make it easier for kids to stay with family or close friends instead of bouncing…
The House Ethics Committee has cleared two Texas congressmen of ethics violations related to campaign finance spending. Texas Congressmen Cleared in Ethics Probe Over Campaign Spending Houston: So, the House Ethics Committee just wrapped up an investigation into two Texas congressmen, Wesley Hunt and Ronny Jackson. They were accused of misusing campaign funds for personal…
Governor Hochul unveils reforms after a prisoner’s tragic death in custody Prisoner Death Prompts New York Governor to Reform State Policies New York: So, there’s been a pretty shocking incident at the Marcy correctional facility. Governor Kathy Hochul just announced some big changes after a prisoner named Robert Brooks died following a brutal beating by…
New legislation in 2025 will address AI, college admissions, and transgender health care across several states, impacting many lives. New Laws for 2025: AI Safeguards, Admissions, and Health Care Chicago: As we roll into 2025, a bunch of new laws are set to shake things up across the U.S. These changes cover everything from AI…
A new book explores how FDR shaped modern policing and the security state How FDR Established the Foundations of the American Security State Washington, D.C.: So, there’s this new book out called *New Deal Law and Order* by Anthony Gregory. It dives into how FDR really laid the groundwork for what we now see as…
The U.S. House Ethics Committee has cleared Rep. Alex Mooney of any wrongdoing in a campaign funds misspending investigation U.S. House Ethics Committee Clears Alex Mooney of Wrongdoing Morgantown: So, the U.S. House Ethics Committee just wrapped up its investigation into Rep. Alex Mooney. They found no wrongdoing regarding his campaign funds. This was a…
Former President Jimmy Carter will receive a state funeral in Washington before being laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, next to his wife. Jimmy Carter to be Honored in Washington Funeral and Laid to Rest in Georgia Washington: Jimmy Carter, the former president who passed away at 100, will be honored with a state funeral.…
