PODCAST: Explaining the arrest of Kosta Diamantis, former CT deputy budget director
On May 16, former Connecticut deputy budget director Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis was arrested by federal agents. Later that day, he pleaded not guilty to 22 counts — including bribery and…
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduces bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF
In this file photo, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama addresses a crowd at a breakfast hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in Montgomery on Nov. 3, 2023. (Alander Rocha/Alabama…
Democrat AG challenger Alke calls on Knudsen to disgorge funds, cooperate with COPP
Bozeman-based attorney Ben Alke, who is running for Montana Attorney General, speaks to reporters on May 20, 2024 about fundraising complaints brought against his opponent, current Montana Attorney General Austin…
St. Tammany library board members sue over removal
Opponents and a supporter of restrictions on library content talk before a St. Tammany Parish Council meeting Aug. 30, 2023. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator) Three St. Tammany library board members removed…
Telehealth abortions surge, but in-person care is still common
Cut out shot of unrecognizable woman holding up two blisters of pills and asking her doctor, via video call, which ones to take as her therapy. Telehealth consultations for abortions…
Housing boom in most of the US could ease shortage, but cost is still a problem
Construction workers build a new home in 2021 in Houston. Almost 5 million new housing units, mostly single-family homes, have been added nationwide since 2020, according to new data. Texas…
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt introduces bill to end a state’s Medicaid funding if it blocks IVF
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama addresses a crowd at a breakfast hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in Montgomery on Nov. 3, 2023. (Alander Rocha/Alabama Reflector) WASHINGTON — Two…
Workers at Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance reject union after months-long campaign
Supporters listen as UAW President Shawn Fain speaks at a press conference at the UAW Local 112 office on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Coaling, Alabama. Local Mercedes-Benz workers in…
Gubernatorial candidate Williams presents ‘reproductive freedom’ resolution to lawmakers
Huntington mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Williams, seen here speaking to the West Virginia Legislature in April 2022, delivered to lawmakers a petition to add an abortion ballot measure…
In Detroit NAACP speech, Biden warns ‘unhinged’ Trump is looking for ‘revenge’ in 2024
President Joe Biden attends the Detroit NAACP’s annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit, Mich., on May 19, 2024. (Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) This story originally appeared on Michigan Advance.…