Ohio State

North Carolina State

Axios Raleigh

After losing voters for most of the last six months, the Democratic Party has seen a bump in affiliated voter registrations since President Biden ended his re-election campaign, per an analysis by Western Carolina University political professor Chris Cooper.Why it matters: Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign saw an influx of both volunteers and donations in its first week — pointing to momentum building in the Democratic party around her candidacy. Zoom in: The latest voter registration numbers in North Carolina are also evidence that Harris' campaign launch is giving the party a modest but much-needed boost in the state. It's "potentially...

NC Democrats see voter registration bump since Biden-Harris switch

Georgia State

A new video shared by the Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project reveals that a shocking number of illegal immigrants and non-citizens in Georgia are allegedly registered to vote ahead of the 2024 election. On Wednesday, The Oversight Project shared a video obtained by Muckraker.com, tweeting, “Footage obtained by @realmuckraker shows...

Video: 14% of non-citizens spoken to are registered to vote in crucial swing state: Report

Washington State

The Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state voters are deciding in Tuesday’s primary between U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the last remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump, and two conservative rivals endorsed by the GOP presidential nominee. Other high-profile races include the battle to become the...

Republican congressman who voted to impeach Trump fights to survive Washington primary

Alaska State

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump, withdrew from the race for the state's lone seat in the U.S. House on Friday after finishing third in this week’s primary. Her decision left second-place finisher Republican Nick Begich as...

Trump-Backed Alaska Republican Withdraws From US House Race After Third-Place Finish in Primary

Florida State

WashingtonExaminer

Democrats have been sunny in their hopes to flip Florida in the presidential and Senate elections in November, but Republicans have expanded a key advantage that wasn’t in their favor four years ago. The Florida Republican Party announced Sunday that it expanded its voter registration advantage in the state to more than 1 million voters, […]

Democrats fall into 1 million voter hole in former swing state

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Chapel Hill, NC

Town Talks

A solid education is crucial, often leading to better job opportunities and higher salaries. While educated individuals can be found across the country, some regions have a particularly high concentration of educated residents.

These 2 North Carolina Cities Are The Most Educated In America

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Belmont, NC

There’s no argument in many folks’ minds that if you want to get some of the best chicken and unmatched customer service, you go to Chick-fil-A. But now, a North Carolina Chick-fil-A requiring adult supervision for teens is ruffling some feathers.

North Carolina Chick-fil-A Ruffles Feathers With New Policy Regarding Teens

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

It's primary Tuesday in Florida, the nation's third most populous state. Voters will also go to the polls in two of the three least-populated states: Alaska and Wyoming. Alaska has a unique system where all candidates appear on a single ballot and the top four finishers advance. The general election is then decided by ranked choice voting.

Overview and Live Results: Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming primaries

Former GOP Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has continued to nudge Republicans into supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, recently appealing to their party loyalty in saying it won’t make them a Democrat if they vote for her. Duncan released an op-ed in May stating he was voting for President Joe Biden. “I think it’s important […]

Former Georgia GOP leader tells citizens it ‘doesn’t mean you’re Democrat’ to vote for Kamala Harris

New Jersey State

New Brunswick, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

Cypress, TX

Sparta Township, NJ

NEW JERSEY - Diana Valteri, 42, and Edmond Haxhillari, 43, who have residences in both Sparta, New Jersey, and Cypress, Texas, pleaded guilty on August 20, 2024, to charges of wire fraud and money laundering in a federal court in Trenton. U.S. District Judge Robert Kirsch presided over the case.

NJ Couple Guilty in $790k COVID Loan Fraud

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

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Republicans launch tour to recruit and train thousands to watch voting in Ohio, other states

Voter fraud is extremely rare, and Ohio is often mentioned as having the gold standard of election and voting laws, with bipartisan elections workers in every...

Republicans launch tour to recruit and train thousands to watch voting in Ohio, other states

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