Tag: State governments
Seemingly safe GOP incumbents under attack from right-wing
OKLAHOMA CITY — Republican U.S. Sen. James Lankford would seem to have all the conservative credentials he'd need to coast to re-election in deep-red...
Court fights mark run-up to California recall election
LOS ANGELES — Several court scuffles are underway as California moves toward finalizing the list of candidates for the September recall election that could...
Ex-Detroit chief Craig launches Michigan governor campaign
LANSING, Mich. — Republican ex-Detroit police chief James Craig launched his campaign for governor on Wednesday, seeking to become Michigan's first Black governor with...
Unlike elsewhere, New Hampshire refunds COVID business fines
CONCORD, N.H. — Three Republican governors opposed efforts this year to absolve businesses for violating public health orders during the coronavirus pandemic. But only...
Tax returns show Caitlyn Jenner’s income has fallen sharply
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Caitlyn Jenner's earnings have fallen precipitously in the last several years from a high of $2.5 million in 2016 when she...
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joins US Senate race
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes on Tuesday joined the crowded Democratic field for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican...
Radio host Larry Elder files lawsuit over California ballot
LOS ANGELES — Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder has filed a lawsuit challenging a decision by California election officials to block him from...
Delaware lawmaker apologizes for making Asian slur in email
WILMINGTON, Del. — A Democratic lawmaker in Delaware has apologized for using a racist and sexist slur to refer to sex workers, saying he...
Complaint alleges group funneled data from RNC to lawmakers
Washington — A prominent conservative group funneled valuable information about Republican voters between the Republican National Committee and state lawmakers, a move that violated...
Indiana files appeal in federal pandemic unemployment case
INDIANAPOLIS — State officials filed an appeal this week in an ongoing attempt to withdraw Indiana from federal programs that expanded unemployment benefits during...