2 more House Democrats say they will not seek reelection
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Two more House Democrats announced Tuesday they won't seek reelection in November, bringing the party's total retirements to 28 ahead of what is expected to be a difficult midterm election year.
A look at the new lineup of Manitoba cabinet ministers following Tuesday shuffle
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson announced a cabinet shuffle on Tuesday, her first since taking office in November. Here is a list of cabinet ministers: Heather Stefanson — Premier and minister of intergovernmental affairs. Cliff Cullen — ...
In unusual move, Gov. DeSantis submits redistricting map
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has submitted a proposal to reshape the state's congressional map and carve up districts held by Black Democrats, as the Republican takes the unusual step of inserting himself into the redistricting pr...
In ad, Senate hopeful smokes pot, slams arrest disparities
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A political newcomer in Louisiana whose adept use of social media drew notice when he finished strong in a U.S. House race last year has posted an online video ad certain to draw more attention and,
Tories urged to reconsider compromise on documents about fired scientists
OTTAWA — Government House leader Mark Holland is urging the Conservatives to reconsider their rejection of a compromise proposal that would allow MPs to finally see unredacted documents related to the firing of two scientists at Canada's highest-securi...
New Brunswick government seeking volunteers to assist with pandemic response
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick issued a call on Tuesday for volunteers to help with the province's pandemic response. The Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus is causing a rise in hospitalizations and health-care staff shortages, Health Minister Dorot...
COVID-19: P.E.I. shuts gyms, bans indoor dining and limits gatherings as cases rise
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is shutting gyms, closing in-person dining and restricting private gatherings amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. "Right now, each of these are trending in the wrong direction," Premier Dennis King said...
White House moves to guard data after Trump census pressure
The Biden White House this month pushed to protect scientific and statistical agencies like the U.S. Census Bureau from political interference in a report issued just days before newly disclosed documents showed the “unprecedented" extent of the Trump ...
New year, old issues: Enbridge, state of Michigan renew Line 5 hostilities in court
WASHINGTON — Enbridge Inc. and the state of Michigan are renewing their legal hostilities over the future of the controversial Line 5 pipeline — and their latest court battle looks an awful lot like the last one. Attorney General Dana Nessel
Nick Saban, others urge Manchin to protect voting rights
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and other prominent sports figures with ties to West Virginia have urged U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin to support sweeping legislation to protect the right to vote.
