Category Archives: Politics
New Mexico debates bill to block spent nuclear fuel storage
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and members of New Mexico's congressional delegation already have voiced strong opposition to building a multibillion-dollar facility along the state's border with Texas that would store tons of spen...
Georgia’s Kemp raises $7.4M in 7 months of reelection bid
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Tuesday that his main campaign committee raised more than $7.4 million in the seven months ending Jan. 31, giving him $12.7 million in cash as the Republican seeks reelection this year.
Florida governor considering punishment for Broward sheriff
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will decide soon whether to suspend a major county's sheriff after state investigators found he lied on police applications about killing someone as a teen, his past drug
Mississippi governor noncommittal on medical marijuana bill
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he has not decided whether he will sign a bill to legalize marijuana for people with debilitating medical conditions such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell disease.
Senate panel votes down Wheeler nomination; fight not over
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Democrat-controlled committee in the Virginia Senate voted Tuesday against including former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Andrew Wheeler in the new Republican governor's Cabinet, though the move is likely not...
Bloc Québécois saw biggest drop in fundraising after federal election
OTTAWA — Elections Canada figures show donations dried up for the Bloc Québécois more than other federal parties after the election in September. While political parties often raise more during election periods, quarterly financing numbers show the Blo...
New Brunswick reports five more COVID-19-related deaths, rise in hospitalizations
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is reporting five more COVID-19-related deaths today and another increase in hospitalizations. The latest deaths bring the total in the province since the start of the pandemic to 243. There are 162 people hospitalized w...
A look at the mechanism that could allow the Conservatives to oust Erin O’Toole
OTTAWA — A group of Conservative MPs has submitted a letter to the caucus chair demanding a review of Erin O'Toole's leadership. Here's a look at the legislation that allows the review to take place: The Reform Act, introduced by Tory
Long-term Statistics Canada research shows cities across country losing green space
Joni Mitchell was right — they really are paving paradise and putting up parking lots. Statistics Canada's first survey of urban green space shows that, just as the singer-songwriter warned, cities across the country are getting greyer and browner. "...
P.E.I. officials report one COVID death, say news on easing restrictions by next week
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's chief public health officer reported the province's 11th COVID-19-related death on Tuesday and offered hope that some public health restrictions would ease later this month. A person over the age of 80 was the lat...
