Minnesota State

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Kamala Harris’ veep pick, Tim Walz, has come out of the gates swinging, instantly earning the adoration of the internet with his small-town charm, his “pro-joy” messaging, and his everyman appeal as a typical Midwestern dad. But the Minnesota governor has more than himself to thank for the comforting public image that has captivated both Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans alike. Walz’s 23-year-old daughter, Hope, has helped catapult her father into Gen-Z stardom—even earning her own fanbase along the way.“Hi Minnesota, Governor Walz here,” he says in a video PSA for hands-free driving, filmed with Hope. “We’re making sure we remind...

Tim Walz’s 23-Year-Old Daughter Is Making Him a Gen Z Hit

Missouri State

One day after her brother’s support for her campaign him fired from the office of a New Jersey mayor, Valentina Gomez, a right-wing extremist Republican candidate for secretary of state in Missouri, faced a resounding defeat in the primary election on Tuesday night. Gomez, who claimed in a statement to The Advocate that she “was a nobody and God transformed [her] into one of the most feared, respected, and loved women in American politics,” placed sixth out of eight Republican candidates, securing just over 7 percent of the vote.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican trounced in Missouri Republican primary. Was it worth her brother’s cushy job?

Nebraska State

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The Democratic governor signed laws protecting access to gender-affirming care and abortion, and banning conversion therapy.

Tim Walz Has Spent Decades Championing LGBTQ+ Rights

Wisconsin State

Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate. “I am proud to announce that I’ve asked Governor Tim Walz to be my running mate,” Harris said in a statement. “One of the things that stood out to me about Tim is how his convictions on fighting for middle class families run deep. It’s personal. As a governor, a coach, a teacher, and a veteran, he’s delivered for working families like his own. We are going to build a great partnership. We start out as underdogs but I believe together, we can win this election.”

Minnesota governor Tim Walz selected as Kamala Harris’s running mate; here’s his LGBTQ+ record

North Carolina State

Business Insider

Even those who were passed over for vice president are celebrating the Walz pick and delighting in his Midwestern roots.

What the other veep candidates are saying about Tim Walz

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Cat ladies of America and their friends united on Sunday evening to support Vice PresidentKamala Harris’s presidential run just days before she named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Thousands of participants on a Cat Ladies for Kamala call raised more than $360,000. Co-hosted by prominent content creator RaeShanda Lias, the event demonstrated the potent combination of humor, community, and political engagement.

Cat Ladies for Kamala Harris unite against JD Vance & raise more than $360,000

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, as her running mate. Find out more below. ⬇️

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Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Florida State

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Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Kansas State

Kansas City, KS

Kansas state Rep. Marvin Robinson, a Democrat from Kansas City known for frequently siding with Republicans on key issues, lost his reelection bid in a crowded primary on Tuesday. The Kansas City Star reports that his defeat marks a significant setback in his political career, which was defined mainly by his controversial vote to ban transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports teams.

Kansas Democratic lawmaker who voted against transgender people loses primary election

The Human Rights Campaign has launched a counter-offensive against the conservative Project 2025, a sweeping agenda it says is poised to dismantle LGBTQ+ rights, as well as the rights of women and other minorities, and roll back decades of progress. Through a new website, DismantleProject2025.com, HRC’s Equality Votes PAC exposes the dangerous blueprint designed by former Trump officials and conservative allies.

HRC sounds alarm over Trump-Vance Project 2025’s existential threat to LGBTQ+ people

Fox News

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's record on the COVID-19 pandemic and his handling of weeks of rioting in the aftermath of George Floyd's death will be under a microscope.

Walz's handling of BLM riots, strict COVID rules under microscope after Harris VP pick

The Guardian

Progressives largely commended Walz’s actions, but he also drew critique for deploying National Guard during protests

Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd’s killing by police comes back into view

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, choosing a liberal policy champion and a plain speaker from the American heartland to help win over rural, white voters. Here are some reactions to her pick:. DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN:

Reactions to Kamala Harris' Pick of Tim Walz for Vice President

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Washington State

As Tuesday’s primary election inWashington state approaches, the Equality PAC is expressing optimism about the potential for a historic win. The political action committee, dedicated to electing pro-equality candidates to Congress, is throwing its full support behind Washington state Sen. Emily Randall, who could become the firstLGBTQ+ Latina elected to Congress and the first openly queer person to represent Washington at the federal level.

Emily Randall looks to be the first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress. Today she faces her primary

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The claim resurfaced after Kamala Harris announced Walz as her 2024 running mate.

Fact Check: Tim Walz Didn't Change Minnesota State Flag to Resemble Somali National Flag

Wichita, KS

A gay waiter in Kansas was left in tears after he received a homophobic slur instead of a tip. Still, he later received a public apology from the customer and is now using the incident to fund a worthy cause. Noah Bierig was on his usual Sunday shift at a...

Gay waiter in Kansas gets hate and tears instead of a tip

In a press conference more like a chaotic rally than a presidential address, former President Donald Trump spoke from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Thursday afternoon. His speech featured targeted yet rambling attacks on Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris. "She's a radical left person...

Trump calls Kamala Harris & Tim Walz ‘heavy into the transgender world’ at unhinged press conference

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LGBTQ+ advocacy groups excited about vice presidential pick Tim Walz’s 'proven record'

National LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris’s selection of Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election....

LGBTQ+ advocacy groups excited about vice presidential pick Tim Walz’s 'proven record'

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