Tag: State governments
UFC intends to welcome fans next month in Jacksonville
The UFC intends to stage a pay-per-view show in front of an arena full of fans on April 24 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Proposal to ban transgender athletes advances in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. — Conservative Republicans advanced a proposal Tuesday that would ban transgender students from girl's and women's sports in Kansas schools and colleges,...
Court: Defendant in teacher slaying has route to state funds
<p>SAVANNAH, Ga. — Georgia's highest court opened a door Monday for taxpayer funds to help cover the legal defense of a man awaiting trial...
Man charged in alleged threats to Biden, Pelosi and Whitmer
<p>HOLLAND, Mich. — A western Michigan man was arraigned Tuesday after authorities said he made death threats to President Joe Biden, U.S. House Speaker...
Newsom will appoint Black woman if Feinstein retires early
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he'd appoint a Black woman to replace U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein if she retires before...
Indiana lawmakers pass bill to ensure school funding
INDIANAPOLIS — A Senate bill aimed at ensuring Indiana’s public schools receive full funding for all students during the coronavirus pandemic is headed to...
Alaska GOP wants Murkowski to stop identifying as Republican
<p>ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Alaska Republican Party previously censured U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski for voting to convict former President Donald Trump after his impeachment...
Schools weighing whether to seat students closer together
BOSTON — U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state...
Brazil divided on renaming Maracanã stadium after Pelé
SAO PAULO — Brazilians would agree that Pelé is the greatest soccer player ever, but they differ on renaming the historic Maracanã stadium in...
Booker ‘strongly considering’ 2022 Senate run in Kentucky
<p>FRANKFORT, Ky. — Democrat Charles Booker, who nearly pulled off an upset in last year's Senate primary, said he's “strongly considering” another run for...