Tennessee gov, GOP push more scrutiny of school libraries
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Less than a week after a local Tennessee school board attracted national attention for banning a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust, Gov. Bill Lee went public with a push for more scrutiny of school
Missouri governor’s ‘Christian values’ statement questioned
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has no “litmus test for appointments,” his spokeswoman said Friday, despite a statement earlier in the week indicating he would only nominate a state health director who shared his “Christian values.”
Wisconsin high court won’t take challenge over ballot boxes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday rejected Republican gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch's request that it take her lawsuit challenging guidance over absentee ballot boxes, an issue the court is already considering...
Baltimore’s top prosecutor pleads not guilty in federal case
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s top prosecutor pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges that she made false statements on financial documents to withdraw money from her retirement savings and purchase two Florida vacation homes.
GOP censures Cheney, Kinzinger as it assails Jan. 6 probe
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Republican National Committee censured two GOP lawmakers on Friday for participating on the committee investigating the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and assailed the panel for leading a “persecution of ordinary citizens engaged...
Feds to press ahead with anti-hate bill, including online abuse: minister
OTTAWA — The government is poised to press ahead with a law combating racial and religious hatred, including online hate, according to Diversity Minister Ahmed Hussen. In an interview, the minister condemned the flying of Nazi and Confederate flags by...
Mississippi medical marijuana licensing set to start by June
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Days after Mississippi became the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana, the state Health Department said Friday it is working to develop its part of the program.
Ottawa files court brief supporting Enbridge Inc. in Line 5 dispute with Michigan
WASHINGTON — The federal government is once again urging a Michigan judge to keep Line 5 operating while it works with the United States on negotiating an end to the impasse over the controversial cross-border pipeline. Gordon Giffin, the former U.S.
Ottawa files court brief supporting Enbridge Inc. in Line 5 dispute with Michigan
WASHINGTON — The federal government has officially weighed in on the latest legal fray over the cross-border Line 5 pipeline. The latest batch of court documents includes an "amicus brief" from Ottawa that argues against shutting down the line while t...
Quebec City ready for demonstration against COVID-19 health orders, premier says
Quebec Premier François Legault said Friday he was confident a trucker protest planned in Quebec City for the weekend against COVID-19 public health orders wouldn't be a repeat of what happened in Ottawa. Legault said demonstrators would not be permitt...
