Illinois State

Columbus, OH

WashingtonExaminer

Vice President Kamala Harris is still sitting down with contenders to become her No. 2, but her campaign has already tapped aides to help that person in preparation for their 100-odd day sprint to Election Day. Aides already picked for Harris’s vice presidential choice include an alumni of President Joe Biden‘s 2020 campaign who performed […]

Harris vice presidential pick already has campaign staff

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, said President Joe Biden's decision to exit this year's presidential race was similar to George Washington stepping aside "for the good of the nation." See full video below:

VIDEO: Duckworth says Biden stepping aside similar to George Washington

The Hill

A senior adviser to President Biden is departing the White House to take on a top role advising a major Democratic super PAC ahead of November’s election. Anita Dunn, who has been a member of Biden’s inner circle of aides since he took office, is leaving to work with Future Forward, a group that has committed to spending at least $300 million in support of Vice President Harris, the likely Democratic nominee after Biden ended his candidacy, a source familiar with her plans told The Hill.

Biden adviser Anita Dunn leaving White House to join major Democratic super PAC

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

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

The second night of the Democratic National Convention will feature a laundry list of high-profile speakers to energize the base before the 2024 election. The night’s host will be The View’s Ana Navarro, who will introduce speakers and guide the night along. The list of speakers includes a former president, relatives of former presidents, a […]

Who is speaking on DNC Day 2?

Arizona State

Mediaite

Kamala Harris received a slew of endorsements from Republicans this week as a new group, “Republicans For Harris,” launched in Arizona.
The post Swing-State GOP Mayor Launches ‘Republicans For Harris’ Campaign: ‘Our Party’s Nominee Is Not Qualified For Office’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Swing-State GOP Mayor Launches ‘Republicans For Harris’ Campaign: ‘Our Party’s Nominee Is Not Qualified For Office’

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

Washington State

(The Center Square) - Every year, the United States has allowed between 1.47 million to 1.86 million noncitizens to receive food stamps from the federal government at a taxpayer cost of almost $3 billion a year. That is according to annual reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its...

Washington spends about $3 billion a year on food stamps for noncitizens

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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

Chicago, IL

The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Kamala Harris took the stage for a surprise appearance at the first night of the DNC. Harris addressed the crowd and the raucous applause saying she wanted to kick...

Kamala Harris makes a surprise appearance on the first night of the DNC

Baltimore, MD

(The Center Square) – After illegally entering the country at the southwest border and being released by Border Patrol agents, violent criminals continue to be arrested thousands of miles north near Baltimore. One of them was a 19-year-old Guatemalan national in the country illegally convicted of raping a Maryland...

From the border to Baltimore: ICE agents arrest violent fugitives illegally in US

Tampa, FL

New York Post

A Florida gastroenterologist has been disciplined after two recent colonoscopy procedures went awry on his watch, including at least one where he couldn’t hear an improperly-sedated patient’s screams because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids.

Dr. Ishwari Prasad, 84, has been placed on probation by the Florida Board of Medicine after the botched procedures, according to a state Department of Health administrative complaint viewed by USA Today.

Both colonoscopies took place on June 5 last year at the Tampa Ambulatory Surgery Center.



During the first, Prasad is said to have “improperly delegated” medical tasks to a surgical tech who did not have a...

Florida doc, 84, couldn’t hear colonoscopy patient screaming in agony because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids: complaint

Iowa State

Spencer, IA

(The Center Square) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday that $7.2 million from the State Disaster Recovery New Housing Grant Program is funding 175 new single and multi-family residences for storm victims in Cherokee, Crescent, Minden, Rock Rapids, Rock Valley and Spencer. The governor announced the $10 million program...

Housing grant program funds 175 new homes for Iowa storm victims

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

WKSC 103.5 KISS FM

Here's where you can order the best barbecue in all of Illinois!

Popular Illinois Restaurant Serves The 'Best BBQ' In The Entire State

NewsBreak

VIDEO: Democrats stand by decision to change presidential candidates

(The Center Square) – Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, and Lieutenant Gov. Juliana Stratton address why Biden isn't the nominee and where the...

VIDEO: Democrats stand by decision to change presidential candidates

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