South Dakota Lawmaker Calls For Inquiry Into Gov. Kristi Noem's Texas Dentist Ad
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem posted a head-scratching video promoting a cosmetic dentistry practice in Texas.
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New Mexico expands support to more youths as they age out of foster care
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is expanding the reach of a program that includes providing support for housing, health care and transportation to youths raised in foster care as they turn 18 and age out of the child welfare system, under an executive order signed Thursday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Kentucky House passes a bill aimed at putting a school choice constitutional amendment on the ballot
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Supporters of letting Kentucky voters decide the outcome of a school choice constitutional amendment cleared a key hurdle Wednesday when the state House gave its support, after a tense debate that could foreshadow a bruising campaign ahead if the proposal reaches the ballot.
Kentucky House approves bill to reduce emergency-trained workers in small coal mines
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky House voted Monday to allow the state’s smallest coal mining operations to reduce the number of miners with emergency medical training assigned for each underground shift.
Democrat Min to face Republican Baugh in California’s competitive 47th Congressional District
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic state Sen. Dave Min and Republican Scott Baugh will face off this November in California’s competitive 47th Congressional District.
Tennessee GOP Takes First Step To Roll Back Local Police Reforms
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday to strip local governments of their ability to enact police reform measures, which would in effect roll back significant efforts made in Memphis last year following the high-profile death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of police.
Mark Robinson Wins Republican Primary for North Carolina Governor
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of North Carolina defeated his two challengers in the Republican primary for the governor’s race on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. His win proved that his blustering, Trump-aligned style is favored by conservatives who are gearing up for what will probably be the most expensive and closely contested statewide race in the country.