Tag: State governments
Michigan board censures GOP regent for ‘witches’ comment
<p>LANSING, Mich. — The University of Michigan's governing board on Friday censured a Republican regent who called the state's female Democratic leaders “witches” whom...
Moderation, sometimes, for Georgia GOP despite voting law
<p>ATLANTA — Amid a supernova of criticism over Georgia's new voting law, Republicans are still trying to appeal to swing voters in a state...
Tennessee GOP pushes gun bill over law enforcement concerns
<p>NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Tennessee lawmakers pushed last summer to increase penalties against demonstrators demanding police reform, they did so in the name of...
Longtime AP Hawaii political reporter Bruce Dunford dies
HONOLULU — Bruce Dunford, whose exploits as a longtime Associated Press reporter prompted then-Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle to declare the day he retired “Bruce...
Hearing set in lawsuit over Virginia state senator’s censure
<p>RICHMOND, Va. — A federal judge is set to hear arguments Thursday about whether to dismiss a lawsuit from firebrand Virginia conservative Amanda Chase...
Holcomb signs police reform, school funding bills into law
INDIANAPOLIS — Bills aimed at increasing police accountability and ensuring Indiana’s public schools receive full funding for all students during the coronavirus pandemic were...
Former California cop leads GOP dream of Newsom recall
<p>FOLSOM, Calif. — Orrin Heatlie was recovering from a back procedure and browsing social media in 2019 when he found a video of California...
‘Election integrity’ becomes key buzzword in VA GOP race
<p>FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It's an issue the top GOP contenders for governor in Virginia say is a high priority: election integrity.</p>
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Colorado is latest to weigh ban on Native American mascots
<p>DENVER — Colorado lawmakers are considering a proposal that would ban Native American mascots in public schools and colleges amid a nationwide push for...
Budget writers derail plan seen as bailout for Hoeven’s bank
<p>BISMARCK, N.D. — Budget writers in the Republican-controlled North Dakota House want to derail legislation to save a troubled shipping facility, after criticism that...