Biden to tout economic benefits of infrastructure package
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is hoping to get the bipartisan infrastructure deal on track by highlighting its expected economic benefits, stressing the $973...
Report: University to vote on Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The trustees of North Carolina's flagship public university are meeting behind closed doors later this week amid intense criticism of...
California Democrats again seek to alter recall laws
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Four years ago, California Democrats altered the state’s recall laws in part to slow down the process and try to aid...
South Carolina’s Tim Scott launches 2022 reelection campaign
GALIVANTS FERRY, S.C. — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott launched his reelection campaign Monday, arguing in a series of stops across South Carolina that he...
Needle exchange law in West Virginia halted amid lawsuit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A judge in West Virginia has granted a group's request to stop a law tightening requirements on needle exchange programs from...
Honda changing course, will build its own electric vehicles
DETROIT — Although General Motors will build Honda's first two fully electric vehicles for North America, the Japanese automaker plans to change course and...
Atlantic City’s 2 newest casinos nearing top of market
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Three years ago, when two shuttered Atlantic City casinos came back to life, there was more than a little skepticism...
Minnesota governor announces changes to policing practices
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday announced statewide changes to policing he says will increase transparency and accountability, ahead of an expected...
CenterPoint seeks OK to convert Indiana power plant to gas
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A utility that provides electricity to a large portion of southwestern Indiana wants to convert a coal-fired power plant to natural...
Juul to pay $40M in N. Carolina teen vaping suit settlement
DURHAM N.C. — Electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc. will pay $40 million to North Carolina and take more action to prevent underage use...