A federal judge on Friday cleared the way for Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene to sue two California cities that canceled their political events in 2021. But the judge excoriated the two pro-Trump firebrands for attempting to blame the cancellation on a slew of liberal advocacy groups — from the NAACP to the […]
By Nia Williams (Reuters) – Canada has secured the surrender of the last remaining permits for oil and gas development off its Pacific Coast, the federal natural resources minister said on Wednesday, after Chevron Canada voluntarily relinquished 23 permits this month. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said the relinquishment of the permits marked […]
Donald Trump is passing up the chance to add a fourth case to a trio of Trump-related appeals already stacked up at the Supreme Court. Trump elected not to ask the justices to reverse a federal appeals court ruling issued in December rejecting his claim that presidents have absolute immunity from being sued for actions […]
Feb. 13—Work at a Joplin truck stop helped drive building permits in Joplin in January. Flying J Truck Stop has filed two permits, one valued at $2.5 million and the other at $2.3 million, for commercial improvements at 11570 Route FF. The company said in a statement that a remodel is slated to start in […]
Jan. 27—JAMESTOWN — The city of Jamestown issued fewer building permits in 2023 when compared to 2022 but that trend could change this year, according to Tom Blackmore, zoning administrator. The city’s inspection department issued 90 building permits in 2023 with a total valuation of more than $24.4 million. In 2022, 97 building permits were […]
Jan. 16—Building permits in Joplin in December came to nearly $9.5 million, driven by two seven-figure projects. That brings the total for the first two months of the city’s fiscal year to nearly $23.3 million. (The city’s fiscal year runs from Nov. 1 to Oct. 31; the permits reflect only that construction taking place inside […]
Nepal has halted issuing foreign work permits for its citizens to work in Russia until further notice after growing numbers of Nepalese mercenaries have been reported killed fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Jan. 5. At least 10 Nepalis have been confirmed killed while serving in the Russian army, and as […]
Every year, travelers from around the globe embark on a journey to witness the breathtaking beauty of Havasupai Falls, an iconic northern Arizona destination on the Havasupai Reservation that captivates with its turquoise waters and stunning landscapes. The only way you can witness this wonder is by obtaining a campground permit or lodge reservation from […]
After Pittsburgh International Airport saw a record number of firearms at its federal security checkpoint last year, a local lawmaker has announced he is seeking more punishments for these “irresponsible gun owners.” The newest push for legislation comes from state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-23, Pittsburgh, who has announced he wants to allow the state to […]
A new California law widely restricting where concealed weapons may be carried in the state went into effect Monday after a federal appeals court paused an earlier federal judge’s ruling against portions of the law issued in December. The administrative stay, issued Saturday by the United States Court of Appeals, means that for now, holders […]
Taxpayer-subsidized concealed carry permits a disaster waiting to happen Ottawa County’s Board of Commissioners is considering paying all the costs of acquiring a concealed pistol license (CPL) for county employees. Administrator Gibbs estimates the policy will cost taxpayers about $2,000 annually based on the assumption that county employees will take up CPLs at the same […]