Joe Brennan former Maine governor, ex-congressman dead at 89
Democrat Joseph E. Brennan, whose difficult childhood shaped his working-class mindset during a political career that included two terms as Maine governor and two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, said Friday He died that night at his home in Portland. He was 89 years old. Mr. Brennan died surrounded by his wife a […]
Kansas lawmakers scrap tax cut plan after deal between Dem governor and GOP leaders
A bipartisan group of Kansas rank-and-file lawmakers on Thursday halted a tax cut plan with Republicans defying Republican leaders and Democrats ignoring personal appeals from the state’s Democratic governor. The state Legislature rejected a plan to cut taxes by about $1.4 billion over the next three years. It grew out of an agreement between Gov. […]
Wisconsin governor signs bill requiring schools to teach Asian American history
Wisconsin’s governor has reportedly signed a bill requiring K-12 schools to teach Asian American history. release From the governor’s office. of invoiceThe bill, signed Thursday by Gov. Tony Evers (D), also requires schools to teach Hmong American history, according to a statement. In a release, Evers said:[t]The Hmong and Asian American communities are an important […]
Kansas Democratic governor and Republican leaders strike tax compromise, leaving dissenters on both sides
Top Republicans and the Democratic governor brokered a tax cut deal after Kansas’ Republican leaders abandoned a move to a single-rate personal income tax that the state’s Republican leaders and Democratic governor strongly opposed. The Kansas House and Senate were scheduled to vote on the compromise on Thursday or Friday, and Gov. Laura Kelly was […]
Trump praises Nebraska governor for support of ‘winner-take-all’ electoral system
Former President Trump on Tuesday praised Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) for supporting a “winner-takes-all” system for the state’s electoral votes. Changing Nebraska’s vote count would bring it in line with most of the rest of the state and could help Mr. Trump win additional electoral votes this November. President Trump said Tuesday: “Nebraska Governor […]
Homeless man accused of killing 3 relatives in Pa. standoff will face death penalty — but governor won’t allow executions
The Pennsylvania district attorney who prosecuted a homeless man accused of killing three of his relatives last month announced after his first court appearance Wednesday that he would seek the death penalty for the suspect, who said all he could do was “pray to God.” did. Andre Gordon Jr. faces murder charges in the March […]
Louisiana governor responds after LSU’s women’s basketball team skips national anthem: ‘This is a matter of respect’
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) suggested Tuesday that college athletes who disrespect the national anthem should be punished. Ahead of Monday’s highly anticipated matchup between LSU and Iowa in the women’s NCAA Tournament, LSU came under fire for apparently skipping the national anthem. However, the Iowa Hawkeyes were on the court during the playing of […]
Nebraska governor calls for legislature to reinstate ‘winner-take-all’ electoral system
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) approved The state is scheduled to switch to a “winner-takes-all” system of electoral votes on Tuesday, a change that would put the state in line with other regions and could significantly tilt the 2024 election. Only Nebraska and Maine allocate Electoral College votes by district. In most elections, Republicans win […]
Tennessee governor accepts resignation of Memphis judge indicted on coercion, harassment charges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee was indicted Tuesday on charges of coercing and harassing a witness and jailed after violating a bond agreement after testing positive for cocaine. accepted his resignation. Erin Merrick, Lee’s lead attorney, said in a short letter that the governor has accepted the resignation of Shelby County Criminal […]
Wisconsin Dem governor faces backlash after vetoing GOP bill to protect female sports: ‘You despise all women’
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) faces backlash after blocking a Republican-led measure that would have prohibited transgender students in the state from competing on school sports teams that do not match their biological sex. are doing. In a letter to state lawmakers Tuesday, Evers said the bill he vetoed “is not consistent with Wisconsin’s values.” […]