Maryland House OKs budget bill with tax, fee, increases
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House voted Thursday for budget measures with tax and fee increases, part of a $1.3 billion revenue package for transportation and education.
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Federal government aiming to shrink temporary residents' share of population by 2027
Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Thursday the federal government is looking to shrink temporary residents' share of Canada's population over the next three years.
U.S. rejects China's claim to Arunachal Pradesh, says it is a part of India
The U.S. has rejected China's "unilateral attempts" to claim over Arunachal Pradesh, weighing in on a spat between New Delhi and Beijing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a tunnel in the northeaster Indian state. It is the latest in an escalating dispute between neighboring India and China, which share a 3,500 kilometer border. China, which refers to the territory as Zangnan, claims Arunachal Pradesh is part of southern Tibet. India rejects those claims, stating Arunachal Pradesh has always been a part of India. On Wednesday, the U.S. S
North Carolina county boards dismiss election protests from legislator. Recounts are next
HALIFAX, N.C. (AP) — Elections boards in three northeastern North Carolina counties that make up a House district have dismissed formal protests filed by a 10-term state legislator who is narrowly trailing in his Democratic primary from earlier this month.
Democratic Donors Warn Biden Over Israel-Gaza Policy
A group of more than 100 Democratic donors and activists on Monday sent a letter to President Biden’s campaign warning that progressive anger over Israel’s war in Gaza is “increasing the chances of a Trump victory.”
Why the rift between anti-abortion activists and Republican lawmakers is growing
There is a growing rift in the decades-old marriage between anti-abortion activists and Republican lawmakers.
Judicial body says courts have discretion on new 'judge-shopping' policy after GOP backlash
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Judicial Conference on Friday issued guidance on the federal judiciary's new policy making it more difficult to "judge-shop" following public criticism from top Republicans in Congress.
In close primary race, trailing North Carolina legislator files election protests
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A veteran North Carolina legislator filed protests Friday in his primary election in which he slightly trails, alleging that ballot distribution and counting mistakes along with unlawful voting-site campaigning cast doubt on the results.