Debbie Mucarsel-Powell makes her case for the U.S. Senate in Tampa
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell speaks at a Hispanic business roundtable on June 18, 2024, with Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan (on her left) and Democratic Congresswoman Kathy Castor (on her right)…
Biofuels proponent joins fight against new vehicle emissions requirements
Electric car charging station (Photo via Getty Images) A national trade group that promotes ethanol joined its frequent foe — a trade group that promotes oil companies and refineries —…
California hits Amazon with fine under warehouse worker law
In summary A 2021 law has resulted in a $6 million penalty against Amazon for allegedly not notifying employees at two Inland Empire facilities of production targets. California workplace regulators…
Iowa-based beverage companies sue the state over new THC limits
Two Iowa beverage manufacturers are suing the state in federal court over a new law restricting THC levels in adult beverages. (Main photo courtesy of Field Day Brewing Co.; court…
Calculating the costs of the governor’s energy order
Electrical infrastructure at the Conowingo Dam in Maryland. Photo by David Byron Keener/Getty Images. Gov. Wes Moore (D) recently issued an executive order that will likely impact every facet of…
Commission challenge: Summarize Rosa Parks and Helen Keller in 70 words or less
A working model for the Rosa Parks statue is presented at the Alabama Women’s Tribute Statue Commission on Apr. 18, 2023, by artist Julia Knight. (Alander Rocha/Alabama Reflector) The Alabama…
Doctors speak out as U.S. Supreme Court weighs future of ER abortions
The surprise ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court could help Democrats in the battle for control of the U.S. House and state legislatures in the 2024 election. (Photo by Win…
Meet the driver of “the VSAC car” at Thunder Road
“You never lose, but you always learn.” So says Cooper Bouchard of Hinesburg, driver of the VSAC #7VT Late Model at Thunder Road Speedbowl. “Hindsight is always 20/20, but there’s…
U.S. House ethics panel adds allegations to Matt Gaetz investigation
Rep. Matt Gaetz, who filed the motion to vacate against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, leaves a House Republican Conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 3, 2023 in Washington,…
Arkansas income tax cut proposals expected to go to governor’s desk Wednesday
Rep. David Ray, R-Maumelle, makes a case to his fellow legislators to support tax cuts during a special session on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas House…