Maryland State

Worcester County, MD

Ocean City, MD

A Virginia car meet took a deadly turn when a young mom was shot dead shortly after she chillingly confessed to her own mom that she felt like an argument was likely to break out. Kayla Healey, 21, was shot while sitting in her car along the 1200 block of...

Woman, 21, shot dead at Virginia car meet just an hour after calling mom fearing 'an argument'

New Jersey State

The US Sun

A US congressman has suddenly died after suffering from a month-long illness. Representative Bill Pascrell Jr., of New Jersey, fought to his last breath before his death on Wednesday morning, his heartbroken family said. Pascrell Jr.’s family shared the news of the US congressman‘s death on social media. A Wednesday, August 21 post to his […]

US congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. dead after brief illness & sudden setback as family says he ‘fought till the end’

California State

WashingtonExaminer

A Democratic state senator from California has switched her party affiliation to Republican, she announced Thursday. Now-Republican state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil suggested she was dismayed by the state’s Democratic supermajority. “Since I’ve served in our state’s Capitol, I’ve had a front-row seat to witness the supermajority push California in the wrong direction, having a grave […]

Democratic California state senator switches to GOP

Hawaii State

Fox News

Sen. Mazie Hirono easily won her second Senate re-election campaign in Hawaii and is the favorite to win a third term in November.

Mazie Hirono wins Hawaii Senate primary, setting Dems up for much-needed November win

Ohio State

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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

South Carolina State

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Florida State

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Akeena

Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

Paterson, NJ

The Associated Press

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., a 14-term incumbent and a fixture in his hometown of Paterson for more than four decades, died Wednesday. He was 87.  Pascrell had been in and out of the hospital with an illness recently. He died Wednesday morning at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, according to his long-time chief of staff, Ben Rich.  “It is with deep sadness that we announce that Bill Pascrell Jr., our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away this morning,” a statement posted on Pascrell’s X account said. “Bill fought to his last breath to return to the job he cherished and to the people he loved.” Pascrell was slated to run for a 15th term in the fall. 

Bill Pascrell Jr., long-time New Jersey congressman, dies at 87

HuffPost

Maryland Del. Teresa S. Woorman was shown on the broadcast moments after the media mogul took a swipe at JD Vance.

'Damn Right': The 'Cat Lady' Who Went Viral During Oprah's DNC Speech Speaks Out

Democratic New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari, acting governor of the state while a large part of its executive branch has gone to the Democratic National Convention, signed a bill raising the price cap on attorney fees in workers compensation cases from 20% to 25%. Scutari is a personal injury attorney who also covers workers compensation cases, […]

New Jersey’s acting governor seizes leadership opportunity by signing bill that benefits himself

Wyoming State

Pinedale, WY

WyoFile

PINEDALE—Rep. Albert Sommers (R-Pinedale) lost to a political newcomer in a close-fought contest for a state Senate seat Tuesday, an upset that ousts one of the most influential figures in Wyoming politics in recent years.

Speaker of the House Sommers loses bid for Senate seat

The Independent

After two weeks of quibbling over “childless cat ladies”, one Republican Senate candidate is ready to say it: the top of his party’s ticket has a problem with women.Donald Trump and JD Vance head into August beset by a number of problems: the sudden withdrawal of Trump’s main opponent, Joe Biden, and the elevation of Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee, for starters. But through the end of July, in the days following the GOP convention in Milwaukee, much of the coverage surrounding the Republican ticket has concerned past comments made by Vance, the vice presidential nominee.In those comments,...

‘No question’ JD Vance has a problem with women, Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan says

Georgia State

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has denied a preliminary challenge to block a commission created to discipline and remove state prosecutors, finding that it doesn’t violate the U.S. or state constitution. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker on Tuesday rejected the request for an injunction...

Judge won’t block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis

Before joining Congress in 1997, Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. served seven years as Paterson's mayor and nine years as a member of the General Assembly. (Danielle Richards for New Jersey Monitor) Rep. Bill Pascrell, a Passaic County Democrat who spent more than a quarter century representing New Jersey in Congress,...

Rep. Bill Pascrell dies after prolonged hospital stays

Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman handily staved off Republican challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m.

Barrasso, Hageman handily defeat Republican challengers

Baltimore, MD

Trailer Empire

In a saga that intertwines the glamour of Hollywood with the harsh realities of financial and legal battles, Kevin Spacey, the acclaimed actor, is reportedly resisting eviction from his $5.6 million Baltimore condo after it was sold at a foreclosure auction. This latest chapter in Spacey’s tumultuous life comes after his highly publicized legal troubles, which have left the once-revered actor in financial disarray.

Kevin Spacey Stands His Ground: Refuses to Leave $5.6M Baltimore Condo After Foreclosure

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

NewsNation

Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), who served in the House for more than 27 years, died Wednesday morning, his office announced. Pascrell, 87, had been hospitalized in July to be treated for a respiratory infection and spent some time in intensive care. The congressman moved from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility earlier this month but was rushed back […]

New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell dead at 87

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Voters on Tuesday across Duval, Nassau and Clay counties chose attorney Ashley Wells Cox , a former assistant state attorney in the Fourth Circuit, to become a judge on the 4th Judicial Circuit Court.

Ashley Wells Cox wins 4th Circuit judge seat

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

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Senator Carozza Urges State to Postpone Approval of US Wind Project in West OC Harbor

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza is urging the Maryland Board of Public Works to delay the approval of a proposed offshore...

Senator Carozza Urges State to Postpone Approval of US Wind Project in West OC Harbor

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