NEW ORLEANS — Proponents of a nearly $3 billion project to restore part of southeast Louisiana’s rapidly vanishing coastline released a study Tuesday touting the expected economic benefits of its […]
Measure aimed at repealing Alaska’s ranked voting system still qualifies for ballot, officials say
FILE – Deborah Moody, an administrative clerk at the Alaska Division of Elections office in Anchorage, Alaska, looks at an oversized booklet explaining election changes in the state, Jan. 21, […]
Officers left post to go look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, state police boss says
WASHINGTON — Two local law enforcement officers stationed in the complex of buildings where a gunman opened fire at former President Donald Trump left to go search for the man […]
How employers are taking steps to safeguard workers from extreme heat
McKINNEY, Texas — At the start of every work day, construction worker Charles Smith puts on the essentials: hard hat. Safety glasses. A reflective vest. And a small, watch-like band […]
North Dakota judge will decide whether to throw out a challenge to the state’s abortion ban
BISMARCK, N.D. — Attorneys argued Tuesday over whether a North Dakota judge should toss a lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban, with the state saying the plaintiffs’ case rests on […]
Montana Supreme Court allows signatures of inactive voters to count on ballot petitions
Montana’s Supreme Court is allowing the signatures of inactive voters to count on petitions seeking to qualify constitutional initiatives for the November ballot, including one to protect abortion rights HELENA, […]
Alabama universities shutter DEI offices, open new programs, to comply with new state law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The three University of Alabama System campuses on Tuesday shuttered diversity, equity and inclusion offices— and opened new offices — to comply with a new Republican-backed law […]
Proposal to create a new political mapmaking system in Ohio qualifies for November ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A proposal to change Ohio’s troubled political mapmaking system has qualified for November’s statewide ballot, the state’s elections chief announced Tuesday. Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose […]
Massachusetts issues tighter restrictions on access to homeless shelter system
BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled new restrictions on the state’s homeless family shelter programs Tuesday. Beginning Aug. 1, families who aren’t prioritized for placement in emergency assistance shelters […]
Surprise blast of rock, water and steam sends dozens running for safety in Yellowstone
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A surprise eruption that shot steam, water and dark-colored rock and dirt dozens of feet into the sky Tuesday sent people running for safety in Yellowstone National […]