President Biden said in an interview that aired Friday he thinks Congress will have to jettison the minimum wage hike he included in his $1.9…
GOP Missouri lawmaker indicted on fraud refuses to resign
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri state lawmaker refused to resign after being indicted on federal fraud charges for falsely claiming a treatment she sold…
Utah poised to remove concealed weapon permit requirements
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Utah gun owners would be able to carry concealed weapons without a permit under a bill that passed the state…
Inside the Beltway: Ron DeSantis schools ‘weak Republicans’
The governor of Florida offers an important teachable moment to his fellow Republicans as they confront the new era of President Biden and his ever-faithful,…
Ethics panel to investigate senator accused of harassment
PHOENIX (AP) – The Arizona Senate Ethics Committee voted Thursday to open an investigation into allegations of workplace harassment against newly sworn-in Republican Sen. Wendy…
Democrats close in on $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus package despite GOP speedbumps
Senate Democrats were pushing toward approval overnight Thursday of a budget to clear the way for President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus package, but not before…
Lawyer who stole $4M from clients gets 15 years in prison
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A disbarred lawyer who stole more than $4 million from clients and even sent phony checks to convince them he had…
Bill could make Maryland police discipline records public
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – Maryland legislators have introduced a bill that could allow public access to police officers’ disciplinary records. HB0120, the reintroduction of Anton’s…
Kentucky panel takes no action on impeachment petitions
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A legislative panel took no action on impeachment petitions against Kentucky’s governor and attorney general after meeting behind closed doors for…
Liz Cheney survives leadership challenge over Trump impeachment vote
Rep. Liz Cheney survived a rank-and-file rebellion over her impeachment vote against former President Donald Trump — clinging to her leadership position in the House…