(The Center Square) – The investigation into an ethics complaint filed against Washington State Executive Ethics Board Executive Director Kate Reynolds has raised further questions over conflicts of interest within the state employee disciplinary system. Reynolds investigated a separate ethics complaint filed against Solicitor General Noah Purcell for defending Attorney General Nick Brown, his supervisor, in a State Bar Association complaint. Although […]
(The Center Square) – Texas has maintained its AAA/Aaa credit rating from the major credit rating agencies S&P Global Ratings, Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and KBRA, the state comptroller’s office announced. The credit rating agencies cite “Texas’ diversified economy, steady population growth, strong fiscal reserves and disciplined financial practices in reaffirming the state’s credit […]
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California is suing a health insurance plan for allegedly violating the public’s trust at taxpayers’ expense. The federal government filed the complaint Wednesday under the False Claims Act against Inland Empire Health Plan, which received nearly $3.5 billion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act […]
Early voting began Friday in Virginia for the state’s 2025 elections, in which voters will decide the next governor, attorney general, all 100 seats in the House of Delegates, and other local races. Important dates to know In-person early voting runs from Friday through Nov. 1. The deadline to request a mail-in or absentee ballot […]
A federal judge on Friday struck down President Donald Trump‘s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, ruling it lacked “any legitimate legal claims.” U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday in Florida gave Trump 28 days to file an amended version of the lawsuit due to concerns that the initial one did not provide […]
The Senate on Friday rejected two proposals to temporarily fund the government, setting the stage for a government shutdown on Oct. 1 when current funding expires. The dual funding packages, one from Democrats and one from Republicans, were rejected after neither party could surpass the 60-vote threshold for passage. The Senate is now expected to […]
The parents of a Michigan student whose changed gender identity was hidden from them by a school district will be allowed to proceed with most of their lawsuit against the district, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. Judge Paul Maloney of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan issued a mixed ruling […]
Tony Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth is addressing backlash after her social media comments about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparked controversy among fans, particularly members of the LGBT community. Chenoweth, 57, known for her roles in Broadway’s Wicked and numerous TV appearances, drew criticism after posting on Instagram in response to Kirk being […]
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Friday that a suspected terrorist on the run from authorities for 43 years was arrested in the Palestinian territories. Hicham Harb, 70, was taken into custody by Palestinian officers in the West Bank on charges of participating in the 1982 terrorist attack at the Jo Goldenberg restaurant on Rue des […]
Washington Examiner Senior Writer Joe Concha argued that the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel isn’t about free speech, but a free market. Concha said from a business decision, pulling Kimmel off the air was a “no-brainer.” “This isn’t about free speech, it’s about a free market,” Concha said on Fox News’ Hannity. “Supply and […]
