Gov. Noem Announces Deployment Of State National Guard To Southern Border “Warzone”
(Photo by Joe Radle/Getty Images) OAN’s James Myers9:43am – Wednesday, February 21, 2024 South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced the state will deploy the National Guard to the southern border later this spring to combat the migrant crisis. advertisement The deployment consists of Noem (R.S.D.) sending 60 soldiers to the southern border for three months. […]
MD Gov. Moore endorses bills aiming to mitigate housing crisis
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore testified Tuesday that he supports measures aimed at making housing more affordable and protecting renters, some of the governor’s top priorities this legislative session. Moore, a Democrat, told lawmakers the state is facing a “true housing crisis” largely due to a lack of housing supply. Not only is that hurting Maryland’s […]
Vermont Gov. Scott requests disaster declaration over December flooding
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announced Monday that he has requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government to help areas hit by heavy rains and flooding in December. Such a declaration would allow municipalities to be reimbursed for 75% of eligible costs, including debris removal, road and public building repairs, and overtime for staff […]
Bank to delay land auction at West Virginia Gov. Justice’s resort
Carter Bank & Trust of Martinsville, Virginia, announced plans to postpone a land auction for a resort owned by Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice. The currently postponed auction is a bid to recover more than $300 million in defaulted business loans from the Justice family. Righteous Justice is currently seeking the U.S. Senate seat […]
WI Gov. Tony Evers signs new legislative maps into law
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed the new congressional district maps on Monday. Democrats celebrated the signing as a significant victory in a state where Republicans have controlled the Legislature for more than a decade. Democrats are likely to gain seats in the state House and Senate under new maps that take effect heading into […]
Police âstaffing crisisâ prompts Louisiana Gov. Landry to declare state of emergency amid ‘increased crime’
Louisiana Republican Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency Thursday, citing a shortage of police officers. Associated Press report. Landry is a former police officer and sheriff’s deputy. presidential order The governor declared a state of emergency citing a shortage of police officers across Louisiana, which the governor claimed was leading to an increase […]
‘Dog whistle’: Kansas City mayor complains that Gov. Parson called suspected Super Bowl parade shooters ‘thugs’
The Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday ended in panic and bloodshed. A beloved mother of two children was killed and dozens of others, including at least nine children, were seriously injured. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) suggested that “thugs and criminals” were to blame for the brazen shooting. Kansas City’s Democratic […]
As North Carolina Gov. Cooper’s lawsuit continues, environmental board can end its own suit, judges say
The North Carolina Environmental Commission, whose recent membership changes by the General Assembly are being challenged by Gov. Roy Cooper, has no control over pollution regulations while the governor’s wide-ranging litigation involving multiple state commissions continues. Judges ruled Friday that they can dismiss their own lawsuit over the matter. In a setback for Cooper, the […]
Trump’s $355M fine won’t hurt NY businesses that follow the law, Gov. Hochul says
Gov. Cathy Hochul said Sunday that the massive $355 million fraud fine imposed on Donald Trump will not scare or harm New York businesses because most local merchants are complying with the law. He insisted that it was not something he would give away. “got it [that the Trump ruling might make New York business […]
Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Border Military Base to Combat Flow of Migrants
Texas will establish a military base in the border city of Eagle Pass to curb the influx of illegal immigrants allowed into the country by the Biden administration, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced at a press conference on Friday. The Texas Department of Military Affairs plans to build a forward operating base on 80 acres […]