OHA aims to rebuild trust after withholding alcohol tax report – KOIN.com
Portland, Oregon (light seal) — At Friday’s task force meeting, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) said it is prioritizing restoring community trust after previously hiding reports from the public. The report states that increasing taxes will not curb abusive drinking, contradicting OHA’s previous efforts to increase taxes. Overall, the report also found that higher taxes […]
Biden aims to solidify support with Black voters as he seeks re-election to White House
Columbia, South Carolina – President Biden isn’t too worried about winning Saturday’s Democratic presidential primary in South Carolina. He is expected to win the contest in a landslide. South Carolina, where Black voters play a big role in Democratic politics, has topped the party’s official presidential nominating calendar for the first time, thanks in large […]
Musk’s X aims to hire 100 content moderators in Austin by end of year
Social media company I made it. The Elon Musk-owned company announced a new “Trust and Safety Center of Excellence” ahead of a Jan. 31 U.S. Senate hearing on online child sexual exploitation. X CEO Linda Yaccarino is scheduled to testify, along with the CEOs of Metaplatform, Snap, TikTok, and Discord. “The team is currently building,” […]
K Street aims to break election year lull after strong 2023
Multiple K Street sources told The Hill they expect federal lobbying to remain strong heading into the election, bucking the trend after another strong year for the influence industry. He said he was there. The final quarter of this year saw protracted House elections following the historic ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), […]
‘All faiths and none’: London peace march aims to ease Gaza tensions | Israel-Gaza war
A multi-religious peace march aimed at easing bitterness and tensions over the Israel-Gaza war will be held in London on Sunday. The midday march from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square and back is one of a series of events to be held over the coming days and weeks in solidarity with those affected by the […]
2024 Miss America aims to ‘mesh’ new role with Air Force career after historic win
U.S. Air Force Officer Madison Marsh, the first active-duty military member to be crowned Miss America, plans to continue her service to the military as she embarks on her new role. “I'm going to remain on active duty and possibly become an Air Force recruiter, so we're trying to juggle both of those roles,” Marsh […]
New York governor’s $2.4 billion initiative aims to address migrant influx
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $2.4 billion plan to deal with the influx of immigrants overwhelming New York City's homeless shelters. The proposal is part of a $233 billion budget plan by the governor's office, which has begun negotiations with legislative leaders. The treatment of immigrants, including the approximately 70,000 people in […]