Biden’s Title IX transgender protections blocked in federal court
A march for Transgender Day of Visibility passes in front of Jackson Square in New Orleans on Friday, March 31, 2023. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator) A federal judge has temporarily halted…
Healey’s capital spending plan puts bond bills in perspective
As lawmakers compile bills that collectively authorize more than $10 billion in borrowing, the Healey administration released a plan Thursday that puts those wish lists in perspective based on how…
Trump endorses GOP lieutenant governor candidate in Indiana
Rep. Julie McGuire has U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s support to be his running mate in the governor’s race. (Photo from the Indiana House Republicans Flickr) Former President Donald Trump issued…
WA voters want more child care investments, new poll finds
(Getty Images) Washington voters want more money invested in child care and support more taxes on wealthy people and businesses to pay for it. And, in a poll released Thursday,…
Trump claims ‘great unity’ after talks with congressional GOP
Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump (C-R) is applauded by Senate Republicans before giving remarks to the press at the National Republican Senatorial Committee building on June 13,…
Cannabis regulators allow marijuana to be transported over state waters
CANNABIS BUSINESSES on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket will be able to transport marijuana over state waters starting midnight on Friday, under an administrative order by the Cannabis Control Commission. Commissioners…
Political practices commissioner rules that AG candidate was ineligible
The Commissioner of Political Practices office. (Commissioner of Political Practices) The Montana Commissioner of Political Practices has ruled that Republican Attorney General candidate and Daniels County Attorney Logan Olson was…
Biden Title IX regulation targeted by Republicans in Congress
The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Thursday, June 13, 2024 approved a measure that would roll back a final rule by the Biden administration on Title…
Oregon still fixing state employee payroll system after problems last year
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, headquartered in Salem. oversees payroll for state employees. (Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Auditors were unable to completely review Oregon’s new $21 million payroll and…
U.S. Senate Republicans reject Democrats’ bill on IVF protections
U.S. Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic bill Thursday to bolster protections for in vitro fertilization. (Getty Images) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats’ attempts to bolster reproductive rights failed again Thursday…