Tag: Local governments
Judge rejects new trial for Indiana man in murder-for-hire
MUNCIE, Ind. — A central Indiana judge has rejected a new trial for a man convicted in the 1993 murder-for-hire slaying of a woman...
Head of Mexico’s governing party cites middle class failings
MEXICO CITY — The leader of Mexico’s governing party said Friday that the group suffered setbacks in the capital in last weekend's elections because...
Lisbon mayor criticized for sharing Russian dissidents’ data
MADRID — Lisbon's mayor has come under fire after admitting that municipal employees shared with Russian officials personal details of at least three Lisbon-based...
Governor: Texas building new border barrier; no details yet
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has offered no details on his plans to construct new barrier along the border with Mexico...
Cost for California recall that could oust Newsom: $215M
LOS ANGELES — It will cost California counties an estimated $215 million to stage an expected recall election this year that could oust Democratic...
Iowa governor questions migrant flights into Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds complained in a letter sent Thursday that the federal government didn't notify her before flying migrant...
‘People are scared’ as gang activity fuels Portland violence
PORTLAND, Ore. — When Oregon’s most populous city had a rampant gang problem 30 years ago, Portland detectives were stunned if they found more...
German ex-minister, mayor contender stripped of doctorate
BERLIN — A Berlin university on Thursday stripped a prominent former German minister of her doctorate following a long-running saga over plagiarism allegations that...
Homicides are up, but GOP misleads with claims about blame
WASHINGTON — “SKYROCKETING MURDER RATES,” claimed the National Fraternal Order of Police. “An explosion of violent crime," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “Democrat-run...
Kasim Reed files to campaign for comeback as Atlanta mayor
ATLANTA — Former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed filed paperwork Wednesday to run again for his old job just four years after leaving City Hall....