What will happen to gas prices and taxes if California shifts away from fossil fuels?
California’s taxes on gasoline, already among the nation’s highest, increased by another 1.7 cents per gallon this week. Republicans blamed Gov. Gavin Newsom for increasing the state’s sky-high living costs.…
Move over, Michigan: Georgia now leads in building next-generation cars
Gov. Brian Kemp tours a Kia EV6 electric vehicle. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder Since the first Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line in 1908, Detroit has been synonymous with…
Georgia lawmakers look to open jobs to more workers who need license to work
The Georgia Nursing Board sets the standards for nurses who wish to work in the field as part of an extensive licensing and certification process. The Georgia Justice Project is…
Gavin Newsom backs down on crime measure
In summary The governor withdraws the proposed ballot measure that he and Democratic legislative leaders just announced. He says he ran out of time to add amendments to ensure its…
How CT would benefit from NYC congestion pricing
People Friendly Stamford is a local community advocacy group working to transform Stamford’s neighborhoods to make them more walkable and bikeable, economically vibrant, affordable, and less reliant on cars. We…
CT special session was a wake up call on water. Will we learn from it?
Special Session Bill SB 501 was passed by the legislature and several sections were dedicated to changing statutes that are foundational to Regional Water Authority’s (RWA) charter in order to…
Miske Defense Rests After Casting Doubt On Alleged Crime Boss’s Involvement In Conspiracy
Michael Miske’s defense attorneys highlighted a lack of forensic evidence linking him to crime scenes and brought up possible alternative explanations for the disappearance of Johnathan Fraser, whom Miske is…
Sandwich Isles Assets To Be Sold To Hawaiian Telcom
U.S. District Court Judge J. Michael Seabright rejected arguments from Sandwich Isles Communications and its parent company.
Applicants for District 16 House vacancy offer different skill sets
The House of Delegates chamber. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. Nine Democrats have applied for the chance to replace newly appointed state Sen. Sara Love (D-Montgomery) in the House of…
Governor’s vetoes whittle list of funded Alaska Long Trail projects to four
Upper Cook Inlet, off downtown Anchorage, is seen on June 26, 2023, beyond a statue of Olga Nicolai Ezi, a Dena’ina matriarch and an important figure in local history. (Photo…