Beach wheelchairs ensure everyone can enjoy full summer experience As Massachusetts heats up this summer and the beaches are packed, the state is working to make sure everyone is able to make it down to the water. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is spreading the word about its beach wheelchairs at staffed DCR […]
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Bill to ensure access to contraception advances in Pennsylvania, aided by dozens of GOP House votes
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A proposal to ensure access to contraceptives cleared the Democratic majority Pennsylvania House on Tuesday, drawing dozens of Republican votes but facing an uncertain future in the GOP-controlled state Senate. The bill was approved 133-69, with 14 women among the 32 Republicans voting yes. A spokeswoman for the Senate Republican caucus […]
Gov. Maura Healey acts to ensure access to abortion in Mass.
BOSTON ― Taking a proactive step in light of an anticipated Supreme Court ruling in two cases involving emergency abortion care, Massachusetts Gov. Maura T. Healey Monday issued an executive order that she said established the state as a “beacon” for reproductive rights. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey clarifies state laws and regulations regarding access to reproductive […]
Write-in candidates file for Sarasota hospital board election to ensure closed GOP primary
Six people have filed to run as write-in candidates for the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, including a pair of North Port Republicans who share the same address at Gran Paradiso in Wellen Park. On Thursday, three of the six filed and qualified to run for the At-Large Seat 1. On Wednesday, Donna Hurlock filed […]
US senator urges FAA to ensure accountability in Boeing quality plan
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. senator overseeing aviation issues on Monday urged the head of the Federal Aviation Administration to require transparency and accountability in Boeing’s quality turnaround effort. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat who chairs a subcommittee on aviation, said “Boeing’s safety and quality assurances will be meaningless without appropriate transparency and […]
Simple tips and tricks to ensure your plants thrive
If you’ve had mixed success with herbs, there may be some simple growing techniques that could turn your failures into triumphs. Internationally renowned herb grower Jekka McVicar, who has witnessed climate change, disease and pests over the years, has been bringing herb growing to the masses for 40 years. Now, the award-winning grower and author […]
Ohio passes bill to ensure Biden will appear on state’s general election ballot
CLEVELAND — Ohio’s Republican-controlled state legislature has approved a bill to secure President Joe Biden’s spot on the state’s November ballot, ending weeks of political gamesmanship over a deadline that in past years was relaxed without drama. The measure, which passed Friday in a special session of the state Senate, now heads to Gov. Mike […]
As thousands of veterans receive PACT Act benefits, VA working to ensure equitable rollout
As thousands of veterans receive PACT Act benefits, VA working to ensure equitable rollout Many veterans who served our country were exposed to toxic burn pits and other harmful substances while overseas. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Now the Biden Administration says nearly one million of them are receiving expanded healthcare through the PACT […]
Maddow Blog | Democrats get creative to ensure Biden appears on Ohio’s ballot
As the general-election phase of the 2024 presidential election got underway in earnest, Democratic officials noticed an unexpected administrative problem: President Joe Biden wouldn’t be formally renominated until mid-August, which means he’d miss the filing deadlines to appear on the ballot in Alabama and Ohio. When this happened in other recent election cycles, the problems […]
Democrats to nominate Joe Biden in virtual session to ensure he’s on Ohio ballot
Democrats will virtually choose President Joe Biden as their nominee after Ohio lawmakers dragged their feet in changing a state deadline that clashed with the party’s convention. The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call ahead of its Aug. 19 convention in Chicago and before Ohio’s Aug. 7 deadline to certify the ballot, […]
Ohio lawmakers holding special session to ensure President Biden is on 2024 ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio lawmakers gathered Tuesday for a rare special session called by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine to pass legislation ensuring President Joe Biden appears on the state’s fall ballot. Legislators have done this before for Republicans as well as Democrats, but the ability of voters to speak directly through the ballot initiative […]
A millennial who made over $300,000 secretly working 2 remote jobs says he’ll do whatever he can to ensure he never has to commute to work again
An overemployed remote worker says he’s clinging to his remote jobs so he can avoid commuting to work. The worker in the story is not pictured. JulPo/Getty Images A US millennial made over $100,000 last year secretly working multiple remote jobs. But hiring slowdowns and return-to-office mandates have made it harder for him to find […]