Gov. Jay Inslee signs abortion insurance bill

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, center left, is applauded after he signed a measure at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., Wednesday, March 21, 2018, that requires Washington insurers offering maternity care to also cover elective abortions and contraception. less Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, center left, is applauded after he signed a measure at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., Wednesday, March 21, 2018, that requires Washington insurers offering maternity care to also ... more OLYMPIA, Wash.

Harold romps, Raoul declares victory in attorney general races

Photo courtesy of the Sun-Times/Tyler LaRiviereErika Harold Republican candidate for Attorney General in Illinois looks over polling data with her father Robert Harold and sister Alexandra Domercant , at the Palmer House Hilton Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Chicago. In the race for Illinois attorney general, former Miss America Erika Harold of downstate Urbana won the Republican nomination while State Rep. Kwame Raoul of Chicago declared victory in the Democratic primary.

School safety panel looks at health, security, technology

North Carolina legislators gathered Wednesday to begin evaluating how to make public schools and students safer following last month's Florida school shootings, with committee leaders promising thoughtful dialogue and plenty of outside input. The first meeting of the House Select Committee on School Safety heard from school safety experts, mental health officials, a teacher and some students, then took suggestions from members.

Martinez announces WIPP road improvement projects

Gov. Martinez announces WIPP road improvement projects Four projects are expected to be completed in 2018, with construction starting this spring. Check out this story on CurrentArgus.com: A CAST Specialty Transportation truck delivers the first shipment to WIPP since its 2014 closure in April.

Pawlenty Files With Campaign Finance Board: ‘Final Announcement Soon’

Tim Pawlenty said in a statement that he filed a campaign committee Monday with the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board, and will make a final announcement on his candidacy "soon." Speculation swirled for weeks about Pawlenty's possible entry into the already crowded race, and with Monday's filing, it seems more likely than ever.

Supreme Court Delivers Blow To Republicans, Declines To Take Up Pa. Redistricting

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in October on the day arguments took place in a case about political maps in Wisconsin. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in October on the day arguments took place in a case about political maps in Wisconsin.

Mike on Murphy’s tax hikes: Expect backlash. Julie: Not terrifying. Plus, tips for the gov

Can Americans still have a sensible and friendly political discussion across the partisan divide? The answer is yes, and we intend to prove it. Julie Roginsky, a Democratic, and Mike DuHaime, a Republican, are consultants who have worked on opposite teams for their entire careers.

Fortner sworn in as judge by governor

Special Photo/Governor's Office State Court Judge Brian Fortner is presented with an honorary gavel by Gov. Nathan Deal Wednesay after Fortner was sworn in. Special Photo/Governor's Office Brian Fortner was sworn in as state court judge for Douglas County by Gov. Nathan Deal Wednesday as his wife looked on while his two sons held the Bible.

Suckers Discover Lifelong Entitlement Program Isn’ta Lifelong

Or just CLICK THIS LINK to start shopping for anything. Don't worry - anything you buy through it will pay Daily Pundit a commission! Thanks! ...the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point announced its plan to cut 13 majors - including those in anchor humanities departments such as English and history and all three of the foreign languages offered - and, with them, faculty jobs.

B.C., three northwest U.S. states join forces on trade, addiction, environment

British Columbia Premier John Horgan and his counterparts in Oregon, Washington and California are adding the overdose crisis and trade to the list of issues considered vital to the four jurisdictions. Horgan, the governors of Oregon and Washington, as well as officials representing the governor of California have gathered in Vancouver to mark the 10th anniversary of the Pacific Coast Collaborative.

VIDEO: Rubio – “We Deserve to Know What Went Wrong” in FIU Bridge Collapse

Earlier tonight, Sen. Marco Rubio joined Gov. Rick Scott and other local law enforcement and government officials at a press conference at Florida International University to discuss the pedestrian bridge that collapsed today across Southwest Eighth Street in Miami. As RedState reported, the pedestrian bridge was built using a newly-developed type of modular construction that had never been used on a bridge this large before.

Reports: Several people killed in Florida pedestrian bridge collapse

A new pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a highway at a Miami-area college Thursday, crushing at least five vehicles under massive slabs and killing several people, authorities said. Several people were seen being loaded into ambulances and authorities launched search and rescue missions.

At least 4 dead when Florida International University pedestrian bridge collapses on vehicles

Florida officials said Thursday that four people have been found dead in the rubble of a collapsed South Florida pedestrian bridge where the frantic search for any survivors continued past nightfall. Fire Chief Dave Downey said at an evening news briefing that four deceased people were found amid the chaotic scene of concrete rubble and crumpled vehicles.

Report: Several people killed in pedestrian bridge collapse

In this frame from video, emergency personnel work at the scene of a collapsed bridge in the Miami area, Thursday, March 15, 2018. A new pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a highway at a Miami-area college Thursday, crushing at least five vehicles under massive slabs and killing several people, authorities said.