Ohio State

Wisconsin State

CBS DFW

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Texas Democrats believe Walz can help in battleground states, but the Trump-Vance campaign and a North Texas Congressman are pushing back against the ticket. Plus, the man who oversees security at 1,200 school districts across the state speaks with political reporter Jack Fink about how prepared campuses are as students head back to school.Jack covers these stories and more in the latest episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: August 11, 2024). Shifting Electoral College mapWhile Vice President Kamala Harris became her party's...

The shifting electoral college map in the presidential race between Harris, Trump

Fox News

Vulnerable Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur tells voters she doesn't "work" for Biden despite saying in 2020 it would be an "honor" to "work for him and" Kamala Harris.

Vulnerable Ohio Dem changes tune on working 'for Biden' amid 'toss-up' re-election race

Ohio: From Ancient Native Lands to the Buckeye State. While there wasn't a single, overarching name for the entire region in pre-colonial times, the name "Ohio" itself has roots in the Iroquois language. The word "Ohi: yo'," meaning "great river" or "large creek," was used to describe the Ohio River, which forms the state's southern border.

What Was Ohio Called Before it Became a State?

Vice President Kamala Harris is making a bid for the White House with running mate Tim Walz after replacing President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket just a few months before Election Day. So how will Harris actually fare against Donald Trump and his vice-presidential pick, JD Vance, this November?

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates

Arizona State

NewsNation

Former President Donald Trump was whisked away from a NewsNation interview when he was told that things were not safe.

‘We’re in danger here’: Trump whisked away from NewsNation interview

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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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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

NBC News

NBC News Correspondents Monica Alba and Garrett Haake have the latest from the Harris and Trump campaigns. NBC News Senior Political Editor Mark Murray and CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman explain the latest polls on the presidential race.

Harris’ favorability skyrockets as presidential race increasingly becomes a ‘referendum on Trump’

Business Times

Former President Donald Trump suggests President Joe Biden might attempt to reclaim the Democratic nomination from Kamala Harris at the upcoming DNC.

'Crooked' Joe Biden May Attempt 'Taking Back Nomination' From Kamala Harris At DNC, Donald Trump Claims

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Pollster and communication strategist Frank Luntz says there has been a shift in enthusiasm among voters towards Kamala Harris. Luntz believes Harris would win if the election were today.

These voters say they weren’t voting for Biden. See how many are now supporting Harris

Presidential historian Allan Lichtman joins CNN’s Phil Mattingly to explain which party he believes will win the 2024 presidential race. 

Scholar who has correctly predicted nearly every presidential election since 1984 explains which party  he thinks will win

North Carolina State

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Liberty, NC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Kai Liam Nix, a 20-year-old soldier at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, also known as Kai Brazelton, was arrested last week and detained following the hearing Monday. According to court records, he’s set to appear in court again Thursday to determine whether he will be released and the conditions of his possible release.

Soldier Belonging to White Supremacy Group Indicted on Multiple Firearms Charges

The Hill

Journalist Steve Krauker joins Rising for an in-depth conversation on the state of the presidential race and the media's coverage.

Kamala Harris might be installed in Biden's stead as president before election: Steve Krakauer

Florida State

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

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

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

Orange County, CA

Tega Cay Sun

Federal prosecutors announced they have charged three former law enforcement and military officers in connection with a staged raid designed to extort a businessman in Orange County, California, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced. The individuals, who allegedly posed as legitimate officers during the operation, are accused of conducting the sham raid to intimidate the victim into paying a large sum of money.

Former Law Enforcement and Military Officers Charged in Alleged Sham Raid to Extort Orange County

TheDailyBeast

Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign further ramped up Friday as she earned the delegates’ votes to officially lock down the Democratic Party’s nomination—and brought on President Obama’s 2008 campaign manager in a key role. Harris needed to lock down 2,350 votes to secure the nomination during a virtual roll call that began Thursday. The votes needed to cross that threshold came in just after 1 p.m. on Friday.“I’m so proud to confirm that Vice President Harris has earned more than a majority of votes from all convention delegates and will be the nominee of the Democratic Party following the...

Kamala Harris Makes Nomination Official and Hires Obama’s Guru David Plouffe

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Political strategists talk about presidential race, Ohio US Senate race as Election Day approaches

One political strategist said Sept. 10...

Political strategists talk about presidential race, Ohio US Senate race as Election Day approaches

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