Board approves EBT contract despite protest
Maryland Human Services Secretary Rafael J. Lopez said electronic benefit transfer cards such as the one he is holding need enhanced security features to ensure money is not stolen by…
Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform
S.C. Supreme Court Justice John Kittredge is questioned by the Judicial Merit Selection Commission on Nov. 6, 2023, about becoming the next chief justice. The panel’s chairman (left) is Rep.…
Unanimity on Biden eludes Nevada’s congressional DemocratsÂ
Nevada Democratic Reps. Steven Horsford, Susie Lee and Dina Titus on stage at a rally featuring Barack Obama in North Las Vegas Nov. 1, 2022. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)…
A little more express: Amtrak shaves off travel time on Ethan Allen Express route
The inaugural service of the Amtrak Ethan Allen Express between Burlington and New York City took place on July 29, 2022. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Passengers may, or may…
Flash floods poised to continue in disaster areas through monsoon season
Severe flash floods closed roads in Ruidoso after storms dumped rain into the burn scar of the still burning South Fork and Salt fires. (Courtesy of City of Ruidoso) It’s…
Gov. McMaster vetoes just $2.3M in local projects sponsored by legislators
Gov. Henry McMaster announces his budget vetoes at the Statehouse on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (Jessica Holdman/SC Daily Gazette) COLUMBIA — Gov. Henry McMaster vetoed $2.3 million in state spending…
Alabama Department of Education targeted in cyberattack
State Superintendent Eric Mackey speaks about a data breach at a press conference on July 3, 2024 in Montgomery, Alabama. Mackey said the Alabama State Department of Education had faced…
Accountability, transparency sees mixed results in 2024 Assembly
As the 2024 General Assembly gaveled to a close ahead of a pivotal fall election, legislators managed to approve some key measures related to transparency and accountability in public affairs,…
Fourth human case of bird flu diagnosed in Colorado dairy farm workerÂ
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has performed more than 17,000 tests for avian influenza on cattle, with 139 dairy herds throughout a dozen states. (Photo via Getty Images) WASHINGTON —…
Fourth human case of bird flu diagnosed in Colorado dairy farm worker
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has performed more than 17,000 tests for avian influenza on cattle, with 139 dairy herds throughout a dozen states (Getty Images). WASHINGTON — Public health…