Minnesota State

Business Insider

Gov. Tim Walz has been named Kamala Harris' running mate. Here's what to know about his family.

Meet the family of Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' VP pick

Wisconsin State

Walz, a two-term Minnesota governor, is the sort of authoritative Midwestern voice that could be an effective messenger against Vance.

JD Vance has the most to lose if Kamala Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

Fox News

Fox News host Jesse Watters analyzes Vice President Kamala Harris’ newly-chosen running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

JESSE WATTERS: Kamala Harris 'choked' with her decision to choose Tim Walz as her running mate

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

A new code for the nation’s Emergency Alert System is being commended for its potential to aid in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) crisis. Approved today by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Missing and Endangered Persons (MEP) event code will enhance communication about missing or endangered adults. It will function much like the system’s current Amber Alert code by allowing authorities to send one message through many systems and platforms, including radio, television, and the Internet.

'Symbolizing Hope' | New National Missing and Endangered Persons Alert Code Praised by Indian Country

Alabama State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

Two of the three candidates competing for Warren Jones’ Duval School Board District 5 seat showed up to a candidate forum Tuesday evening hosted by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Jacksonville Public Education Fund.

District 5 School Board candidates – minus Blount – face off

Chicago, IL

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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?

Colorado State

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

Bucks County Beacon

As chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Senator Bernie Sanders released a June report entitled “ By the Wealthy, for the Wealthy: The Coordinated Attacks on Public Education in the United States .” The report is a brief but thorough (16 pages of text, 4 pages of footnotes) takedown of the current wave of attempts to end public education as we know it.

Senator Bernie Sanders Warns in New Report of Right-Wing Billionaire Plot to Sabotage Public Education in Order to Privatize It

Florida State

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

He was a charismatic cross between big-screen legends Clark Gable and Gary Cooper, and small-screen music icon Ricky Nelson, but somehow Chad Everett, best known as Dr. Joe Gannon from classic TV's Medical Center (CBS, 1969-1976), never became the superstar he should have.

The Charismatic Life and Career and Tragic Death of TV's 'Medical Center' Star Chad Everett

North Carolina State

CBS Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS – U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has weighed in on who she thinks likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris should pick for a running mate, and it's one close to home: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.Harris is vetting about a dozen names as possible vice-presidential candidates, according to a source familiar with the process. In addition to Walz, the list of candidates includes a number of other governors such as Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Roy Cooper of North Carolina, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, J.B. Pritzker of Illinois and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan.Craig, who represents Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, offered a testimonial for...

Rep. Angie Craig throws support behind Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for vice presidential consideration

ABC News

While VP candidate Tim Walz faces GOP criticism for his response to the George Floyd riots, the brother of Floyd himself says he's supporting the Minnesota governor.

'A good man': George Floyd's brother supports Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for VP

NewsOne

As the 2024 electoral run of Kamala Harris for President of the United States commences, get to know more about her VP pick, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
The post 10 Reasons Kamala Harris Picked Tim Walz To Be Her Running Mate appeared first on NewsOne.

10 Reasons Kamala Harris Picked Tim Walz To Be Her Running Mate

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

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

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to vote in big numbers, because they trust the integrity of our elections,” said Secretary of State Michael Adams.

Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022

WashingtonExaminer

Disgraced former Sen. Al Franken spent 2006 sexually accosting women and launching the political career of Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), the Democrats’ presumptive vice presidential nominee. The two appear to remain close to this day. Walz was a political newbie that year, challenging a Republican incumbent in a GOP-leaning district. Minneapolis’s Star Tribune carried this […]

Harris taps Al Franken intimate Tim Walz

Vice President Kamala Harris has tapped Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, capping a historically compressed vice presidential search. Walz rocketed up the list of finalists on the strength of his folksy relatability, gubernatorial experience and congressional record representing a conservative-leaning district. "I am proud to announce that...

Fact Check: Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’ new running mate

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Vice President Kamala Harris Chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be Her Running Mate

BREAKING NEWS – Native Vote 2024. Democratic presidential nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, 60, as her running mate for...

Vice President Kamala Harris Chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be Her Running Mate

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