NewsPolitics June 24, 2024 lighter Watch: Former Dem nominee for Arkansas governor talks ‘media blackout’ and engaging rural voters Chris Jones, the former Arkansas gubernatorial Democratic nominee, addresses an alleged media blackout during his race against now-Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Share this:FacebookLinkedInPrintTwitterWhatsAppRedditPinterestMoreLike this:Like Loading... Read More
NewsPolitics May 23, 2024 lighter GOP candidate for NC governor blasts public spending as his family nonprofit rakes in taxpayer funds WASHINGTON (AP) — In his bid to become North Carolina’s first Black governor, Republican Mark Robinson assails government safety net Share this:FacebookLinkedInPrintTwitterWhatsAppRedditPinterestMoreLike this:Like Loading... Read More
NewsPolitics May 17, 2024 lighter Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a full pardon Thursday for a former U.S. Army sergeant convicted Share this:FacebookLinkedInPrintTwitterWhatsAppRedditPinterestMoreLike this:Like Loading... Read More
NewsPolitics March 30, 2024 lighter Tenn. governor cuts police reforms enacted after Tyre Nichols’ death NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday signed off on the repeal of police traffic stop reforms Share this:FacebookLinkedInPrintTwitterWhatsAppRedditPinterestMoreLike this:Like Loading... Read More
NewsPolitics March 15, 2024 lighter Police reforms enacted after Tyre Nichols’ death will end if Tenn. governor signs bill NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Legislation designed to undo police traffic stop reforms set in place after the fatal beating of Share this:FacebookLinkedInPrintTwitterWhatsAppRedditPinterestMoreLike this:Like Loading... Read More
NewsPolitics January 1, 2024 lighter Nebraska governor stands firm on rejection of federal money to feed food-insecure children OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s Republican governor on Friday reiterated his rejection of $18 million in federal funding to help Share this:FacebookLinkedInPrintTwitterWhatsAppRedditPinterestMoreLike this:Like Loading... Read More
NewsPolitics December 31, 2023 lighter Ohio governor vetoes ban on transgender athletes in girls’ sports COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a measure Friday that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors, casting Share this:FacebookLinkedInPrintTwitterWhatsAppRedditPinterestMoreLike this:Like Loading... Read More