BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — On Tuesday, a Baton Rouge judge said the state must offer more evidence to the defense in regard to the Madison Brooks case. Judge Gail Ray held a hearing for Casen Carver, one of three defendants in the Madison Brooks case. Most of the hearing was closed to the public, […]
The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a hearing yesterday on two bills that would expand tribal authority to acquire land, potentially reversing a 2009 Supreme Court ruling that restricts the designation of trust lands. One of the bills discussed at the hearing was HR 1208, a bi-partisan bill introduced by Representative Tom […]
The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump’s prosecution for retaining classified documents is expected Monday to consider modifying his conditions of release to include a prohibition on making statements that could endanger the safety of FBI agents involved in the case. The request to the US district judge, Aileen Cannon – the first time prosecutors have […]
FORT PIERCE — The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump’s classified documents case will hear arguments Monday, June 24, over whether to bar the former president from making comments that prosecutors say could endanger the lives of FBI agents who searched his Mar-a-Lago estate. Special Counsel Jack Smith asked U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to issue […]
Hurricane season has arrived, but our coastline is still recovering from previous storms. Commissioners in Flagler County are considering a tax to make up for current and future beach restoration projects. Channel 9 spoke with some residents who said they don’t think this is fair. Watch: Tropical disturbance spins showers into Central Florida Residents say […]
Pushing federal legislation to make more land available for development has historically been a priority for the state’s members of Congress from both parties. (Photo of Reno, Travel Nevada) Policy, politics and progressive commentary A federal bill that could have major implications for future development in Washoe County received its first hearing Wednesday, marking a […]
China has various trade tools that could be used as countermeasures to hit the European Union’s automobile, agriculture and luxury sectors in response to the bloc’s tariff hike, but it could also be wary of consequences on bilateral ties, according to analysts. The EU announced on Wednesday that it will raise tariffs on Chinese EVs […]
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a familiar and agonizing experience for legions of New York City renters: before moving into a new apartment, a tenant must first shell out thousands of dollars in fees to a real estate broker, even if that person was hired by the landlord. The hefty one-time payments, known as broker […]
The Biden administration is considering a proposal to protect migrant spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation and allow them to work in the country legally, according to four officials with knowledge of the discussions. The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter, said that no final decision had been made […]
This article was originally published in Florida Phoenix. Come July 1, school districts in Florida could authorize volunteer chaplains — those who are religious or not and with no training — to provide support and services for students in public schools, though GOP-controlled legislatures across the country are rejecting similar proposals. Last year, Texas passed […]
Jun. 7—The Effingham Police Department is looking to have traffic cameras installed at three city streets to help it identify vehicles linked to crimes and missing people. During the Effingham City Council’s meeting Tuesday, Police Chief Jason McFarland asked council members to consider a two-year contract with Flock Safety for a total of six traffic […]
Jun. 6—Update: West Bonner School Board votes to close junior high PRIEST RIVER, Idaho — The West Bonner School Board met Wednesday night to weigh whether to close several of its five schools next year as it balances a budget shortfall from a failed levy. The board had not reached a decision by publication deadline. […]