Month: January 2022
Vaccine Wars Ignite in California as Lawmakers Seek Stronger Laws
California is poised to become the front line of America’s vaccination wars. State lawmakers are drafting the toughest covid-19 vaccine legislation in the country, backed…
It’s not easy, but there are things you can do to encourage Canada geese to move on
Got geese? There’s no easy fix. If giant Canada geese move to your neighborhood, Dr. Michael Patrick Ward, professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences…
Michigan rushing more rapid COVID tests to schools
State officials are rushing to get 300,000 more rapid COVID test kits to schools and other facilities, reacting to concerns that the crucial tests are…
Texans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz help GOP senators block federal voting rights bill
The yearlong Democratic push for federal voting rights legislation neared a futile end Wednesday night after Senate Republicans blocked an elections bill for the fifth time in…
Was your child exposed to COVID? Here’s what to do next
Once again, New York City parents are facing questions about when to keep their children home from school or get them tested for COVID as…
Ag commissioner cuts ties with aide charged in hemp scheme
A day after his top political aide, Todd Smith, was indicted over allegations he attempted to profit off a hemp license scheme, Agriculture Commissioner Sid…
Buffy Wicks Turns Her Health History Into Legislation
In her short tenure as an elected official, California Assembly member Buffy Wicks hasn’t been shy about sharing her most intimate health care struggles with…
Hochul proposes $2.1 billion increase for NY schools, extension of NYC mayoral control
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a $2.1 billion increase for the state’s public schools and called for a four-year extension of New York City’s mayoral control…
Florida man pleads guilty in fraudulent COVID-19 testing scheme
A Florida man has pleaded guilty in the Southern District of Florida to a $6.9 million conspiracy to defraud Medicare. The scheme involved paying kickbacks…
Beto O’Rourke announces $7.2 million in fundraising in first 46 days of campaign; Greg Abbott touts $18.9 million over last six months
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke raised $7.2 million in the first 46 days of his campaign, while Republican incumbent Greg Abbott raked in $18.9 million…
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