Ohio school districts could begin arming employees as soon as this fall under legislation approved by Republican lawmakers and set to be signed by GOP Gov. Mike DeWine.… Continue Reading
Lack of Water in Puerto Rico Town Sparks Federal Lawsuit
Puerto Rico’s water and sewer company was hit by a federal lawsuit on Thursday demanding that it provide services to thousands of residents who lack potable water on a daily basis.… Continue Reading
More Dogs Seized from Va. Facility; Settlement Talks Ongoing
Federal officials and a company that runs a central Virginia research dog-breeding facility are working toward a potential settlement in a civil case accusing the company of animal welfare violations, according to court documents filed Wednesday.… Continue Reading
Depp and Heard Face Uncertain Career Prospects After Trial
A jury’s finding that both Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, Amber Heard, were defamed in a long-running public dispute capped a lurid six-week trial that also raised questions about whether the two actors can overcome tarnished reputations.… Continue Reading
Virginia Lawmakers Approve Compromise State Budget
Virginia’s divided General Assembly passed a compromise state budget Wednesday that would offer nearly $4 billion in tax relief, increase pay for teachers and other public employees, boost K-12 education spending and fund a wide range of projects from roadwork to school construction.… Continue Reading
Police: Man Fired at Officer, Crashed Stolen Cruiser
A man shot at a Virginia police officer Tuesday evening, then fled in a stolen police cruiser and crashed, police said.… Continue Reading
California to Unveil Groundbreaking Slave Reparations Report
California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations for African Americans will release a report Wednesday documenting in detail the harm perpetrated by the state and recommending steps to address those wrongs, including expanded voter registration, making it easier to hold violent police accountable and improving Black neighborhoods.… Continue Reading
Biden to Meet With Baby Formula Makers on Easing Shortage
President Joe Biden is set to meet with infant formula manufacturers as his administration works to ease nationwide shortages by importing foreign supplies and using the Defense Production Act to speed domestic production. The White House said a third round of formula shipments from overseas will begin next week, this time from producer Kendamil.… Continue Reading
Hinckley Nears Full Freedom 41 Years After Shooting Reagan
A federal judge is set to preside over an important hearing for John Hinckley, the man who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and is on the verge of being released from all remaining restrictive conditions.… Continue Reading
Proposed Virginia Budget Revealed
As Virginia lawmakers are scheduled to return to Richmond next week, negotiations for a budget proposal to fund the state for the next two years have been working overtime to reach a deal. On Thursday, a deal was reached that would cut taxes by $4 billion over the next three years, increase state and teacher pay by 10% over the next two years and allocate funds for sustainable investments into highway construction projects and affordable housing.… Continue Reading
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