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Republican candidate and former Arizona state Sen. Debbie Lesko celebrates with her husband, Joe, after voting results show her victory in a special primary election for the Congressional District 8 seat during a campaign party at Lesko's home, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. A special primary election was being held to replace Arizona Republican Rep. Trent Franks who resigned amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin made a strange sports car analogy Wednesday on MSNBC when asked about his position on banning the sales of AR-15s. Co-host of "Morning Joe" Willie Giest asked Manchin what his position was on making the AR-15 illegal for civilians - Manchin didn't have an answer.
This Friday is the last day for prospective local political candidates to file a Declaration of Intent to run for political office this year. A DOI must be filed before a candidate can begin campaigning and raising campaign contributions, according to Laurie Fulton, election supervisor.
New MNIT Commissioner Johanna Clyborne explained the case for additional funding from the legislature to keep MNLARS afloat. On the left is Dana Bailey, executive director for projects and initiatives at MNIT.
On a cool October morning, fog rises from the Mississippi River Valley at sunrise in Winona. Quality of life helped Minnesota to rank highly among the states in a new report from U.S. News and World Report.
When legislators made $1 billion in new taxes temporary in 2016, they set the state budget up to go into a freefall June 30, 2018. Their promise was to come up with permanent solutions before the state reached that "fiscal cliff."
Sex-related and campaign funding allegations involving several top candidates have captured much of the attention in the Republican primary to replace a U.S. congressman from Arizona who quit amid charges of sexual misconduct last year. Because the state relies heavily on mail-in ballots completed before the revelations against two of the lead contenders surfaced, it's unknown how much of an impact they will have on Tuesday's special contest to replace Rep. Trent Franks in the 8th Congressional District.
In Russia probes, Republicans draw red line at Trump's finances - Mueller charges lawyer with lying about Gates interaction - Top Republicans on Capitol Hill have made a concerted decision in their Russia inquiries: They are staying away from digging into the finances of President Donald Trump and his family.
The Governor of Washington directly challenged Donald Trump 's proposal to arm teachers, telling the President educators had urged against the idea. "I just think this is a circumstance where we need to listen that educators should educate and they should not be foisted upon this responsibility of packing heat", Governor Jay Inslee told the President during a White House gathering.
A national Democratic group led by former U.S. Attorney Eric Holder filed a lawsuit Monday attempting to force Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to call two special elections to fill legislative vacancies. Walker has refused to call special elections for the seats that became open two weeks before a surprise Democratic victory in a state Senate special election in a district that had been in Republican hands for 17 years.
The closing days of the Republican primary to replace an Arizona congressman who quit in a sex scandal have included a top contender admitting he received texts from a Senate aide posing topless, and a second favorite fighting claims of campaign funding improprieties. It remains to be seen what the impact may have on Tuesday's contest to replace Rep. Trent Franks because the state relies heavily on mail-in ballots completed before the revelations surfaced.
Fines from the Florida agency that oversees restaurants inspections has dropped sharply to $1.1 million in fines in 2017 against 2,500 food establishments in 2017, compared to $4.7 million in 2010. Fines from the Florida agency that oversees restaurants inspections has dropped sharply to $1.1 million in fines in 2017 against 2,500 food establishments in 2017, compared to $4.7 million in 2010.
And Willis views that as an asset in his run for the U.S. senate seat held by Democrat incumbent Joe Manchin. "It's going to take someone who is coming from the outside with fresh ideas about business, how the economy works and how currency flows, to make the changes that we need, " Willis is one of six Republican challengers - along with U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship, Bo Copley and Jack Newbrough -all who will run in the May 8 primary.
Tony Mendoza on Thursday became the third state legislator and the first senator to resign after being accused of sexual harassment in the scandal that has enveloped the Capitol. As his fellow senators were meeting in closed "caucuses," mulling whether to expel or suspend him, an aide to the Artesia Democrat walked up to the Senate's front desk and submitted a vitriol-filled resignation letter.
Quick Bail Bonds on Vignes Street across from the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles. The debate over the bail system, which Gov. Jerry Brown appealed to the Legislature to overhaul about 40 years ago, is being revived.
Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran sent a letter to Governor Rick Scott Sunday urging him to suspend Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel over his department's handling of the Parkland shooting. PARKLAND, FL - FEBRUARY 15: Broward County Sheriff, Scott Israel , Florida Governor Rick Scott, ,and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, , speak to the media about the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where 17 people were killed yesterday, on February 15, 2018 in Parkland, Florida.
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein failed to win the official endorsement of the California Democratic Party as she seeks her fifth term, another sign that the party is divided over how best to battle Republicans in Washington. Democratic activists were more eager to back her primary challenger, state Senate leader Kevin de Leon, who is touting himself as a fresh face with stronger progressive credentials, particularly on immigration.
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel says he's not stepping down amid criticism of his department's response to the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Israel's declaration comes after a Florida state representative called on Gov. Rick Scott to remove Israel from his post for his deputies' "incomprehensible inaction" during the massacre.