Highland Park shooting trial postponed A judge has postponed the trial of the man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park. The trial for Robert Crimo III was slated to begin next month. His lawyer on Wednesday asked for more time to review evidence. Crimo fired his public […]
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania’s influence on national and global energy markets has grown in recent decades, but oil and natural gas advocates warn that could change. The American Petroleum Institute’s annual State of American Energy address focused on production, national security, and improving infrastructure. “We produce more energy than any country in the world,” […]
(The Center Square) – “Washington children are dying or being seriously injured due to fentanyl exposure or ingestion of other illicit drugs.” That statement from state Rep. Travis Couture R-Allyn, is based on a recent report from the state Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds. The group reviews cases of child death and injury for children […]
(The Center Square) — Maine Democrats have rejected a GOP-led proposal to initiate impeachment proceedings against Secretary of State Shenna Bellows for removing former president Donald Trump from the ballot. The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 80-60 along party lines not to take up a proposal filed by Republican lawmakers to create a […]
(The Center Square) – It is currently illegal under federal and Washington state law for foreign nationals to contribute to political campaigns, whether for candidates or initiatives. A bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature this session would amend state law to instead ban “foreign-influenced” corporations from participating. Supporters view it as a way to prevent foreign […]
(The Center Square) — Kicking off the first day of Virginia’s 2024 legislative session, Gov. Glenn Youngkin gave the annual State of the Commonwealth address. The governor touched on themes of bipartisanship, economic and educational growth, and improvements he sees vital to stemming the tide of Virginians leaving for other states. After a disappointing general election for […]
(The Center Square) — The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show brings a circular focus to agriculture in Harrisburg and officials call attention to issues that get overlooked. During a joint House and Senate committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding warned that a housing shortage affects farmers, too. “One issue of particular interest right now is farmworker […]
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s strange exit from the 2024 Republican presidential race on Wednesday highlights the difficulty of getting the candidates to work toward a common purpose. That includes the sole purpose they all have in common, at least until the general election: defeating former President Donald Trump, the established front-runner. Christie did […]
WAUKEE, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump is amplifying false conspiracy theories regarding former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley‘s citizenship and her marriage as he tries to counter her rise in the polls, particularly in New Hampshire. The line of attack echoes his unfounded, but effective attacks, against former President Barack Obama, and offers a preview […]
The CNN-sponsored primary debate between former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) Wednesday night featured sharp barbs between the two candidates ahead of the Jan. 15. Iowa caucuses. It was the first time DeSantis and Haley went toe-to-toe during the GOP primary, with both acknowledging that former President Donald Trump’s absence was […]
