Nebraska lawmakers debate 1 cent sales tax hike
Lawmakers in Nebraska’s unicameral legislature are debating a proposal to increase the state’s sales tax by 1 percent. Among the bill’s provisions are new taxes on candy and soda and a 100% tax on hemp and CBD products. A vote is expected on Tuesday on whether to advance the bill to the second of three […]
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt cites friendship with Democrats in calling for more respectful discourse
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Sen. Katie Britt revealed Tuesday that some of her closest colleagues in the Senate are Democrats, especially as social media widens political divisions. He said that such relationships are essential for governance. During a visit to Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s hometown, the first-term Alabama Republican also talked about how he […]
Police Officers Association Of Michigan Endorses Trump
Former US President Donald Trump speaks with James Tignanelli of the Michigan Police Officers Association at a campaign event in Grand Rapids, Michigan on April 2, 2024. Recent polls show that immigration and the situation at the U.S. southern border remain voters’ top concerns heading into November’s election, with Trump saying his campaign is “bidding […]
Fans Enraged by LSU Coach’s Explanation for Missing National Anthem
When trying to defend the indefensible, it is sometimes better to say, “There is no excuse.” That’s probably what LSU coach Kim Mulkey is saying to herself right now. In a postgame press conference after the team’s 94-87 loss to rival Iowa, Mulkey explained why the team wasn’t on site for the national anthem before […]
LSU basketball coach biggest villain league cheering her on
Jason Whitlock may be an outspoken Caitlin Clark fan, but he’s rooting for the Tigers in the Hawkeyes’ showdown with LSU. But that has nothing to do with LSU superstar Angel Reese, aka “Bayou Barbie.” “LSU coach Kim Mulkey is a true star in women’s college hoops,” Whitlock said, but within the league she is […]
NYC mayor says women being punched in his city shows ‘corrosiveness of TikTok’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) cited the “corrosive nature of TikTok” when discussing reports of multiple women being beaten in New York City in recent weeks. meanwhile Tuesday’s appearance On “Good Morning America,” Adams was asked about the assault that was reported after the video. TikTok went viral Women say they were hit […]
Hiker chasing dog falls 100-feet over Kentucky’s steepest waterfall
A Kentucky National Guard soldier who was hiking in Kentucky died after falling from the state’s steepest waterfall while trying to catch a runaway dog, police said Friday. McCleary County Sheriff David Sampson said Isaac Lee Turpin’s body was discovered at the base of Yahoo Falls by an “out-of-town family” who noticed a tactical backpack […]
Trump social media company sues co-founders, alleging ‘reckless and wasteful’ decisions
Former President Trump’s social media company is suing two of its co-founders, accusing them of neglecting their basic duties and delaying a recent merger with a “series of reckless and wasteful decisions.” lawsuit Officials at Truth Social’s parent company, Trump Media & Technology Group, say Wesley Moss and Andrew Litinsky have “catastrophically failed” to establish […]
Tesla’s sales drop 9%, first decline since 2020 as international EV competition revs up
Tesla’s quarterly car deliveries fell year-on-year for the first time since 2020, raising concerns about the company’s global market share as international competition intensifies. Elon Musk’s electric car maker announced on Tuesday that it had delivered 386,810 vehicles worldwide in the first three months of 2024. press release — a drop of more than 9% […]
NE Gov. Backs Effort for All Electoral Votes to Go to State President Winner
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) supported a conservative-led effort to award all of the state’s electors to the presidential candidate who wins statewide. Nebraska has long been a Republican stronghold, but like Maine, the state’s system for awarding electoral votes is in line with other states across the country by awarding votes based on House […]