President Joe Biden is awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to the heads of the Jan. 6 committee. On Thursday, Biden announced a slew of awardees, including We Were Soldiers Once … and Young author Joseph Galloway, attorney Mary Bonauto of Obergefell v. Hodges fame, and former Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd. The two sure to turn […]
(The Center Square) – Following an executive order from California Gov. Gavin Newsom to explore how to reduce energy prices that have doubled since 2014, California’s energy regulator issued proposals it said would cut rates by 4% to 5% in the first year but grow significantly over time. These proposals include reforming the program that will pay […]
(The Center Square) – Josh Stein is the governor of North Carolina, pledging his oath on Wednesday morning alongside his wife Anna. Stein, 58, succeeds 67-year-old Roy Cooper and continues the pattern of all but three men holding the position being Democrats since 1900. He is the first of Jewish faith to be governor of […]
(The Center Square) – The 2025 Sugar Bowl, scheduled to be played Wednesday night in New Orleans, has been postponed as federal, state and local law enforcement continued their investigation into the deadly terrorist attack that left at least 10 dead and dozens more injured. The Sugar Bowl, held annually at the Superdome in New […]
(The Center Square) – A collection of state trucking advocacy groups is calling on Gov. Jay Inslee and incoming Gov. Bob Ferguson to put the brakes on implementing new regulations that they warn could severely disrupt operations in Washington and elsewhere. Washington state is tied to California’s Advanced Clean Trucks program, which directs the trucking industry […]
(The Center Square) – In his final day in office, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday changed the justice resolved through legal prosecutions by taking 15 people off death row. A release says “thorough review of detailed petitions for clemency” included input from families of victims, district attorneys and defendants. Review was “by the […]
(The Center Square) – Many of California’s biggest cities are facing major financial challenges heading into 2025, suggesting any reductions or pauses in federal funding under the coming Trump administration for sanctuary city policies could significantly impact local government services. According to the National League of Cities’ 2024 report, American cities are on solid fiscal ground, […]
(The Center Square) – Twenty-one states across the US are raising the minimum wage in 2025. Pennsylvania Democrats would like to see the commonwealth soon join their ranks. Sen. Art Haywood, D-Philadelphia, joined legislators and representatives from the business community in Lancaster to draw attention to the state’s flagging $7.25 minimum. “We are here on […]
As Republicans settle into their new majorities in both the House and Senate, the party is planning to act swiftly to secure early wins that will allow President-elect Donald Trump to advance his agenda quickly. However, Republicans still need to agree on what matters to prioritize before they can get the wheels turning in the […]
In the spirit of the season, the Washington Examiner has identified 12 issues we believe will shape and influence 2025 and beyond. The incoming Trump administration has made the fight against illegal immigration and the use of tariffs its flagship policy items. The United States will also possibly undergo a health revolution, while very real questions need […]
