Nebraska lawmakers debate 1 cent sales tax hike
Nebraska lawmakers are debating a bill that would raise the state’s sales tax by 1 cent to 6.5% on every taxable dollar spent — which would make it among the highest in the country. Lawmakers expected to take a vote later Tuesday on whether to advance the bill to a second of three rounds of Read More
Barstool Sports personality running for Congress in NY-3 with ‘common sense’ plan: ‘Voice for this generation’
FIRST ON FOX: Barstool Sports personality Bill Cotter, also known as “Billy Football,” has turned his sights to New York’s 3rd Congressional District, embarking on a grassroots campaign focused on the younger generation. “I wanted to get involved and be a voice for this generation, if anything. You know, I may not make it to Read More
Barstool Sports personality running for Congress in NY-1 with ‘common sense’ plan: ‘Voice for this generation’
FIRST ON FOX: Barstool Sports personality Bill Cotter, also known as “Billy Football,” has turned his sights to New York’s 1st Congressional District, embarking on a grassroots campaign focused on the younger generation. “I wanted to get involved and be a voice for this generation, if anything. You know, I may not make it to Read More
Texas emergency director calls for firefighting air force after historic Panhandle fires
A special legislative committee is investigating what caused the Smokehouse Creek fire, the largest in state history.
Tennessee governor accepts resignation of Memphis judge indicted on coercion, harassment charges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday accepted the resignation of a Memphis judge who has been charged with coercion of a witness and harassment, and then jailed after she violated her bond agreement by testing positive for cocaine. Erin Merrick, Lee’s chief counsel, wrote in a brief letter that the governor Read More
Portugal’s minority government takes office, faces fragmented parliament
With just 80 seats in 230-seat parliament, the government will need the support of the opposition to pass legislation. Portugal’s new centre-right minority government led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has been sworn in amid uncertainty about its long-term viability as it faces a highly fragmented parliament. The Democratic Alliance (AD) coalition won the March Read More
Biden denounces Florida abortion ruling as ‘outrageous’ as state vote looms
United States President Joe Biden has denounced a Florida Supreme Court decision that allows a six-week ban on abortion to take effect, calling it “outrageous” and “extreme”. In a statement released on Tuesday, Biden lashed out at Republicans for limiting reproductive rights in Florida and other US states, a key election issue in 2024. “Florida’s Read More
Israel’s planned Al Jazeera ban condemned
NewsFeed A new Israeli law that permits the banning of foreign news networks, including Al Jazeera, is being received with sharp criticism from governments and press freedom groups. Published On 2 Apr 20242 Apr 2024 Adblock test (Why?)
More than 200 migrants arrested after rushing an El Paso border gate
Gov. Greg Abbott said Department of Public Safety troopers had been instructed to “arrest every illegal immigrant involved” in the March 21 breach in which National Guard members were allegedly assaulted.
Iowa lawmakers pass teacher retention bonus for district hit by January shooting
Teachers and staff in the rural Iowa district where a deadly school shooting took place earlier this year could get bonuses if they don’t quit their jobs under a new bill approved by lawmakers and sent to the governor. The Jan. 4 attack at the high school in Perry, Iowa, about 40 miles northwest of Read More