Miami, FL

Miami-dade County, FL

Axios Miami

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is on her way to four more years in office – with a mandate from voters to expand rapid mass transit.Levine Cava, a prominent Democrat in a technically non-partisan race, declared victory against her conservative challengers.Voters also overwhelmingly approved a non-binding referendum calling on county officials to expand passenger rail in Miami-Dade.Driving the news: The mayoral election was one of several races on the ballot – from Miami-Dade sheriff up to U.S. Senate – though many candidates must run again in the November general election.Here's a rundown of some of last night's results, according...

Miami-Dade's progressive mayor on track to beat conservative challengers

Iowa State

Nebraska State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Nine states have filed a lawsuit this week to stop President Joe Biden's executive order concerning federal workers and voter registration.
                The states say that the federal bureaucracy is inserting itself into state electoral systems and the voter registration process without the scrutiny of a public comment period.
                Mississippi, Montana, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina and South Dakota filed a complaint in the...

Nine states file lawsuit to stop Biden voter registration executive order

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Wisconsin State

Axios

GOP vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) dismissed recent polling that shows Vice President Kamala Harris edging ahead of former President Trump, contending the "media uses fake polls" to hurt Republicans. Why it matters: The polls aren't always accurate, but they certainly aren't fake. Nearly every major pollster has...

"Fake polls": Vance downplays Harris rise

Missouri State

Latin Times

The Democratic candidate that will likely challenge Missouri Senator Josh Hawley in the November elections has recently reduced the incumbent's lead, but is still trailing as the time to go to the polls nears. Lucas Kunce has a commanding lead in the Democratic primaries, which will take place on August...

Josh Hawley Challenger Lucas Kunce's chances of winning his Missouri primary race, according to the polls

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

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

Fox News

A federal judge delivered a final blow to the part of Florida's "Stop Woke Act" that sought to ban critical race theory training in private workplaces.

Judge permanently blocks part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' as unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Portland, OR

Office vacancies are on the rise in Portland, much like other major U.S. cities. Why it matters: It's unusual for vacancy rates to grow while the economy has remained on solid ground. Between the lines: The pandemic changed the way we work, and companies don't need as much space as...

Portland office vacancies keep ticking up

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Harrisburg, PA

The Independent

 Robert F Kennedy Jr was too late to testify in court against a challenge from Democrats attempting to block him from the ballot in Pennsylvania. Attorneys for two Democratic activists challenging Kennedy’s spot on the ballot said in a Harrisburg courtroom on Tuesday that Kennedy’s candidacy paperwork has a fake home address. Similar allegations are being heard in other state courts. They also argued that the third-party candidate hasn’t gathered the required number of signatures. Citing a canceled flight from Boston to Philadelphia the evening before, Kennedy showed up an hour and 40 minutes late. Commonwealth Court Judge Lori...

RFK Jr arrives too late to testify after Democrats’ court challenge to keep him off Pennsylvania ballot

The U.S. government on Monday began accepting applications for the Biden administration program which creates an easier path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. Why it matters: The program, announced in June, is expected to help about 500,000 people legally work while circumventing rules that force many...

Undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens can apply for Biden program

Speaking at a Axios House event Tuesday, former Obama senior adviser Valerie Jarrett said Barack and Michelle Obama's speeches at the Democratic National Convention will be calls to action about the need to translate the excitement for Vice President Kamala Harris into votes. Why it matters: Jarrett, now CEO of...

Exclusive: Confidante to Obamas previews their DNC messages

Axios Denver

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials confirmed a video posted on Instagram showing three wolf pups and their mother playing on a road at an undisclosed location in the state.The intrigue: Mike Usalavage posted the video Aug. 17 and a second Monday in which the wolves appear unaware they are being watched from a car further down the road.State of play: The pups weigh about 40 to 50 pounds, officials said, and are part of the Copper Creek pack reintroduced in Colorado.In the video, they play in a puddle and romp through an Aspen grove like puppies.What they're saying: State officials used the moment to issue a caution to viewers."It's important to remember, that if you live or recreate in the foothills or mountains of Colorado, you are in wolf country. Wolves are wild animals and should be treated with the same respect as any other wild animal," the agency posted.

Video: 3 gray wolf pups confirmed in Colorado seen playing in puddle

Saint Petersburg, FL

Axios Tampa Bay

The St. Petersburg City Council ballot is set for November.State of play: Restaurant owner Pete Boland will face off against brewery owner Mike Harting for the District 3 seat, currently held by term-limited Ed Montanari.In District 7, former Florida House Rep. Wengay "Newt" Newton and Baptist minister Corey Givens were on track to emerge from the six-candidate pool to battle it out in November.Plus: District 5 will also be on the November ballot, with incumbent Deborah Figgs-Sanders fighting to keep her seat against real estate broker and entrepreneur Torrie Jasuwan.By the numbers: Boland got about 29% of the vote, with...

St. Petersburg, Hillsborough elections: Primaries set November showdowns

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

The election authorities of at least 48 states, both Republicans and Democrats, say there are no obstacles that would prevent Vice President Kamala Harris from getting on election ballots if she becomes the official Democratic presidential nominee, as expected.

Exclusive: CNN survey finds 48 states say Harris can get on ballot instead of Biden, rejecting claim switch breaks state laws

Chicago, IL

Hillary Clinton thanked President Biden for being "democracy's champion" while taking aim at former President Trump during a speech on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday that also lauded Kamala Harris. The big picture: The former Secretary of State, who was herself the first...

Hillary Clinton taunts Trump: "We have him on the run"

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Tampa Bay voters largely rebuked school board candidates backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in Tuesday's elections.In Pinellas, incumbents Laura Hine (District 1) and Eileen Long (District 4) were on track to stave off challenges from DeSantis-backed candidates who sought to flip the board to a conservative majority.\The District 5 race will head to a runoff in the general election because none of the three candidates got at least 50% of the vote.Come November, DeSantis-backed candidate Stacy Geier will face Katie Blaxberg for the seat that's being vacated by longtime board member Carol Cook.By the numbers: Hine crushed opponent Danielle Marolf...

Tampa Bay voters reject DeSantis-backed school board candidates

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Hollywood, FL

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It's Election Day in Miami. Here are the races to watch and how to vote

It's Election Day, the perfect excuse to take a long lunch and vote for your next elected leaders. Why it matters: Today Miami-Dade County voters will...

It's Election Day in Miami. Here are the races to watch and how to vote

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