Political
Need information regarding current political news? Here we'll keep you updated on the latest political news, locally and nationally.
US Supreme Court orders another look at how WA political maps are drawn
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for another redrawing of Washington state’s political maps. On t…
Michigan lawmaker apologizes for comments to female reporter
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan lawmaker apologized Wednesday a day after telling a young female reporter that a group of high school boys could “have a lot of fun” with her, prompting legislative leaders to reque…
Wisconsin choice schools win lawsuit over virtual learning
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's education department said Wednesday that it will change its policy and allow private schools to count online classes toward instructional time, just as public schools can do, after …
2 advance to runoff in primary for Arkansas House seat
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two candidates seeking the Democratic Party's nomination for an Arkansas House seat that had been held by a civil rights attorney who died last year have advanced to a runoff.
Speaker Pelosi names House chairmen Schiff, Nadler among the prosecutors for President Trump's Senate impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Pelosi names House chairmen Schiff, Nadler among the prosecutors for President Trump's Senate impeachment trial.
Pelosi names Schiff, Nadler as prosecutors for Trump trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi named House prosecutors for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on Wednesday ahead of votes to send the charges to the Senate, even as new information about the preside…
Assembly poised to attempt veto override on nursing bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Assembly Republicans were set Wednesday to try to override Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' veto of a bill that would make it easier to become a nurse's aide in Wisconsin.
2 GOP women join race to unseat Democratic Rep. Angie Craig
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Republican women joined the race for the 2nd District congressional seat held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig on Thursday, a 24-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former state repre…
Delaware Statehouse workers announce intent to unionize
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware S tatehouse workers announced their intention to form a union Tuesday, hours before the General Assembly convened for its 2020 legislative session.
Smelly Rio de Janeiro water supply has residents on edge
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — There’s a creeping sense of alarm in Rio de Janeiro after more than a week of foul tasting and smelling tap water in dozens of neighborhoods. Rumors are flying, and residents are hoarding bott…
Hawaii governor signs new Mauna Kea administrative rules
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's governor signed into law a new set of administrative rules for management of land on the state's highest mountain.
Alaska lawmakers push to drop labor regulatory change
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Some Alaska lawmakers want the state to drop a proposed regulatory change they believe undermines plumber and electrician workforce development.
Russian prime minister submits resignation to Putin
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a constitutional overhaul Wednesday to boost the powers of parliament and the Cabinet, a move signalling Putin's intention to carve out a new position for him…
Report: Russian prime minister submits resignation to Putin
MOSCOW (AP) — The Tass news agency reports that Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev submitted his resignation to President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.
Democrats disclose new documents ahead of impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have released documents they obtained from a close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, including a handwritten note that mentions asking Ukraine's …
Unofficial results say voters recalled mayor awaiting trial
BROKEN BOW, Neb. (AP) — A central Nebraska mayor who's awaiting a criminal trial has been recalled, according to unofficial results.