Utah State

Columbus, OH

Oregon State

A national group that forecasts legislative races predicted Democrats are likely to win supermajorities in both chambers. (Getty Images) A national analysis group that correctly predicted the Oregon Legislature’s partisan split after the 2022 elections is now forecasting solid Democratic majorities. CNalysis, the country’s only elections forecasting group that...

National election forecaster predicts Democratic supermajorities in Oregon House, Senate

The Hill

The state of Utah sued the federal government Tuesday in an attempt to gain control of millions of acres of public lands. The state is seeking a transfer of 18.5 million acres — about a third of the state’s total area — from the federal government.  “Utah deserves priority when it comes to managing its…

Utah sues federal government for control of public lands

Portraits of all five of the Utah Supreme Court's justices hang outside the court's chambers at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City on Aug. 9, 2024. (Katie McKellar / Utah News Dispatch) As Utah lawmakers gear up for a special session on Wednesday to consider asking Utah...

Better Boundaries to lawmakers ahead of special session: Respect Utah Supreme Court ruling

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

The Republican National Committee asked the Supreme Court on Thursday Wednesday to revive parts of an Arizona law that requires documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in the state – including provisions that would require those documents to vote in the presidential election and to cast ballots by mail.

Republicans ask Supreme Court to revive parts of Arizona proof of citizenship voter law

Colorado State

There are currently only two US states that have the toughest laws when it comes to gambling. Those are Hawaii and Utah, where any form of gambling, including lottery, is illegal. In Utah, there’s an active constitutional ban on gambling activities dating back to 1896. Last year lawmakers in the...

Proposal in Utah Calls for Border-Only Lottery to Retain Gambling Revenue

The question, are Mormons are Christian, is one that has sparked considerable debate among religious scholars, theologians, and adherents of various faiths. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), commonly known as Mormons, assert their Christian identity based on their belief in Jesus Christ as the Savior and central figure of their faith. However, significant theological differences between Mormonism and traditional Christianity lead some to question this classification. This article delves into the reasons behind the debate and provides an in-depth analysis of the arguments from both perspectives.

Are Mormons Christian?

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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

Livingston County, MI

Howell, MI

Former President Donald Trump speaks in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Biden's border policy, flanked by members of law enforcement, as well as Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) and former Michigan U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers on April 2, 2024. (Photo: Anna Liz Nichols) Less than a month after white...

Trump plans Howell visit to talk ‘crime and safety’

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

TheDailyBeast

Kari Lake, a former local news anchor turned conspiracy-minded Republican firebrand, is projected to win the party’s Arizona Senate primary Tuesday and will head to a general election this November to replace outgoing independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.With 66 percent of the votes counted, Lake was projected to win the primary with 53.3 percent of the vote, according to The New York Times. The Associated Press also confirmed her win.“Thank you for putting your faith in me, Arizona. I won’t let you down,” Lake wrote on X. “Together, we’re going to save this state. Together, we’re going to #MakeArizonaGrandAgain.”Thank you for...

Kari Lake Beats Her Trumpy Rival in Arizona Senate Primary

Marijuana joints and buds, also known as "flower," are viewed on May 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo Illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Lawmakers voted 4-1 on Tuesday to finalize a nearly 70% hike to the price of a medical marijuana business license. Sen. Red Dawn Foster, D-Pine Ridge, was...

Lawmakers make it official: Annual fees for medical pot businesses will jump 70%

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

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

Georgia State

Floyd County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), three former officers from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), one GDC investigator, and a former Floyd County deputy have been charged for the aggravated assault of an inmate at the Floyd County Jail.

Five Former Georgia Law Enforcement Officers Charged With Aggravated Assault Against Inmate

Apache Junction, AZ

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Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Montana State

Gov. Greg Gianforte speaks to the property tax task force on what he wants to see in a report later this year. (Photo by Blair Miller, Daily Montanan) Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has been panned by residents, fellow Republicans and his political opponent for his decision to agree to a state budget that walloped most Montana residents with substantial increases in property taxes, while cutting rates for business.

Gianfortes don’t see property tax rates rise like their neighbors

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Chicago, IL

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins reports 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his campaign are irritated by the references to “Project 2025” during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Hear what’s irritating Trump after watching DNC

CHICAGO – Former President Jimmy Carter is staying home from this year’s Democratic National Convention, but his grandson Jason Carter took the stage Tuesday night and delivered a speech in his honor, including an update on the 99-year-old Georgia native. “Paw Paw is holding on,” he said. “He’s...

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated by grandson, Democratic National Convention

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

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Utah Legislature asks voters to change constitution, skirt Supreme Court ballot initiatives ruling

People watch from a packed gallery as the Senate discusses a proposed constitutional amendment related to citizen initiatives during a special legislative session at the Capitol...

Utah Legislature asks voters to change constitution, skirt Supreme Court ballot initiatives ruling

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