Category Archives: Politics
Mississippi lawmakers pass largest-ever state income tax cut
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi, one of the poorest states in the nation with perpetually underfunded schools and struggling rural hospitals, had its largest-ever tax cut passed by lawmakers Sunday.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts Obama-Biden aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Casting himself as tough on Russia, former President Donald Trump lowballed the amount of U.S. military aid provided to Ukraine during the Obama-Biden administration and claimed that only he himself in recent history didn’t face a Rus...
Former federal cabinet minister Claudette Bradshaw remembered for her activism
MONCTON, N.B. — Known for her powerful hugs and an unrelenting commitment to community activism, former federal cabinet minister Claudette Bradshaw has died. She was 72. Her son, Nick, confirmed Bradshaw died Saturday at her home in Moncton, N.B., afte...
Biden finds no respite at home after returning from Europe
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the last nine, unscripted words of an impassioned speech about Russia's aggression in Ukraine, President Joe Biden created a troubling distraction, undermining his effectiveness as he returned home to face restive Americans who s...
ICRC asks Canada not to mix Ukraine aid promises with military support, sanctions
OTTAWA — The International Committee of the Red Cross is asking Canada not to mix promises of humanitarian aid in with announcements about military support and sanctions when it comes to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Lumping promises of humanitarian as...
COVID-19 exposure notification for Nova Scotia politicians rankles online critics
HALIFAX — Politicians in Nova Scotia are facing a bit of a backlash after a warning was issued on the weekend about a potential COVID-19 exposure last week at the provincial legislature. Social media lit up with complaints pointing to a
Construction begins on new Toronto subway line
TORONTO — The province broke ground Sunday on a long-awaited new subway line in Toronto, which Ontario Premier Doug Ford described as a "once-in-a-lifetime" project. Ford said the project is a key part of his government's plan to build transit and
EXPLAINER: South Dakota House nears AG impeachment decision
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota House committee investigating whether the state's attorney general should be impeached for his conduct surrounding a 2020 fatal car crash is set to finish its work this week, wrapping up a monthslong
Canadians want forest protections but are concerned about jobs: survey
Canadians of all political stripes and from all regions support greater protection for the country's forests but are concerned about what that could mean for the economy, according to a new survey. The survey, commissioned by three environmental groups...
‘Ignored’: Climate change fight should shift to look at forest policy, scientist says
Canada hasn't paid enough attention to what could be a leafy, green ally in the fight against climate change, says one of the country's most prominent scientists. "We need to talk about forests," said Suzanne Simard, the University of British Columbia
