Remnants of Hurricane Helene stalls over Tennessee Valley as death toll rises to 52, damage nears $110B
The remnants of Hurricane Helen stalled in the Tennessee Valley on Saturday, with the death toll from the devastating storm reaching 52, some 3.8 million homes and businesses in 10 states still without power, and an estimated cost of $110 billion in damage. It swelled to dollars. The superstorm, which was downgraded to a tropical […]
Controversial bill that would have freed convicted felons serving life sentences stalls
A controversial California bill that would free some convicted felons serving life sentences has stalled in the Legislature and is not expected to move forward. SB 94, authored by California State Senator Dave Cortese, would give certain people serving life sentences for crimes committed before June 5, 1990, the opportunity to petition for a review […]
How bureaucracy stalls the battle against smoking
The latest statistics on e-cigarettes in the United States highlight the changing tobacco landscape, with e-cigarette use increasing and smoking declining. However, FDA regulations have not kept pace with these market changes, particularly in allowing safer alternatives to smoking to come to market. FDA’s regulatory process is limiting harm reduction options for American adults and […]
North Carolina election board stalls on two, approves Constitution Party
(The Center Square) The North Carolina State Board of Elections decided Tuesday to further postpone a vote to approve voting rights for the People’s Party and Justice for All parties, sparking a fierce debate. The Constitution Party was the third political party to meet the signature threshold set by state law and is the party’s […]