New Mexico State

Columbus, OH

Massachusetts State

TWO MAJOR PIECES of legislation – the overdue state budget and a gun control law – are moving toward the finish line on Beacon Hill this week. House and Senate negotiators on Wednesday said have reached an agreement in principle on an overdue budget for fiscal year 2025 and a massive update to the state’s gun laws, concluding private talks that began in March and putting in the rearview mirror cross-branch bickering that previously disrupted action on the topic.

Budget, gun control bills near finish line

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Alamogordo, NM

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

An arrest has been made for an arson at a hotel in Alamogordo. On June 14, 2024, at approximately 6:37 p.m. the Alamogordo Fire Department and Alamogordo Police Department were dispatched to 2404 North White Sands Boulevard, the Budget Inn, for a possible commercial structure fire.

Arrest Made in Arson Fire at Hotel in Alamogordo

TheWrap

TheWrap reviewed the testimony, exhibits, body cam and interviewed relevant parties to reach a simple answer
The post ‘Rust’ Trials Leave Clues to Mystery of Live Bullets on Set – and a Likely Answer appeared first on TheWrap.

‘Rust’ Trials Leave Clues to Mystery of Live Bullets on Set – and a Likely Answer

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

Colorado State

Mediaite

Trump’s pick to win the GOP primary in Colorado’s 5th Congressional district lost in spectacular fashion on Tuesday night
The post ‘Utter Humiliation’: Trump-Endorsed Candidate Loses GOP Primary Despite Being Chairman of State Party first appeared on Mediaite.

‘Utter Humiliation’: Trump-Endorsed Candidate Loses GOP Primary Despite Being Chairman of State Party

Fox News

The House of Representatives voted to defund the salary of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday.

House votes to defund Mayorkas' salary in DHS funding bill

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Can You Park in Front of Someone’s Property in North Carolina?. Parking on crowded city streets and neighborhoods can be challenging, and many wonder if it's permissible to park in front of someone’s property. Here's a breakdown of North Carolina's parking rules:

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

The Hill

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday passed its first batch of government funding bills for fiscal 2025, greenlighting hundreds of billions of dollars in federal spending for much of next year.  The bills lay out full-year funding proposals for the departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Agriculture, and the Food and Drug Administration, as well…

Senate negotiators unanimously pass first batch of government funding bills for fiscal 2025

Louisiana State

Butler, PA

Louisiana officials reacted swiftly with prayers and words of support for former President Donald Trump, who was shot and injured at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday. Secret Service members whisked the presumptive Republican nominee off the stage as blood ran from around his ear and gunshots rang out...

After 'shocking' Trump shooting, Louisiana Republicans and Democrats send prayers

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a notable case from Essex County, New Jersey, 32-year-old Mahogany Hawkins of Newark has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in drug trafficking, specifically cocaine and methamphetamine.

Newark Woman Gets 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

Trump-backed Republican candidate Gabe Evans defeated his primary challenger in the race to represent Colorado's 8th Congressional District in the House.

Trump-backed Republican seeking to oust Democrat lawmaker wins Colorado House race

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An advocate for people experiencing homelessness who recently won $130,000 in settlements from the City and County of Denver for violating her civil rights rubbed it in the noses this week of the Englewood City Council.

Homeless advocate paid $130,000 for Denver police settlements blasts Englewood City Council

According to WRIC 8 News, a new speed limit will become effective on July 1, 2024 in Virginia. Speed limits in a business or residential district will be aslow as 15 miles per hour on Virginia highways.

A new speed limit law on highways becomes effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024

NewsBreak

Enraged governor blisters Legislature for five-hour special session

One can measure Thursday’s one-day special legislative session by the numbers. Five: The number of hours it took the Legislature to gavel into session, pass a...

Enraged governor blisters Legislature for five-hour special session

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