The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office published a report on Tuesday offering information about the impact of gun violence on teenagers. The ‘teenTALK’ report comes after Attorney General Michelle Henry visited four school districts in the last year, including McKeesport, for “candid conversations with students about how gun violence impacts their mental health and what changes […]
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After Singapore summit, a question of US priorities in Asia’s ‘hot zone’
SINGAPORE — Sen. Chris Coons’ trip to Singapore last week began with two notable stops. The first was Taiwan. Shortly before Coons arrived, China launched a military drill near the island nation, which the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command called a “rehearsal” of an invasion. The second was to the Philippines, whose vessels face harassment […]
Keeping public safety priorities in election season
Lubbock firefighters proudly deliver excellent service, we’re good stewards of city resources, and we give back to the community. And in most local election cycles, we strive to support incumbents or candidates that will keep public safety as a priority. Some ask: Why are Lubbock firefighters involved in politics? The answer is simple. As long […]
Ukraine tops list of EU ministers’ five defence priorities
European Union defence ministers on Tuesday agreed five broad priorities for Europe’s defence, including support for Ukraine. The “EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine” is the first priority mentioned in the member states’ announcement, which was agreed at a meeting of defence ministers in Brussels on Tuesday. “The EU will use all tools at its disposal,” […]
As election nears, Biden pushes slew of rules on environment, other priorities
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he tries to secure his legacy, President Joe Biden has unleashed a flurry of election-year rules on the environment and other topics, including a landmark regulation that would force coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or shut down. The limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil-fueled electric stations are the […]
AG Torrez details his public safety priorities for special session
May 16—Some 75% of violent crimes in New Mexico remain unsolved, according to state Attorney General Raúl Torrez, citing recent FBI data. With the Legislature being called into a special session on July 18 on public safety, Torrez is asking the governor to seek funding for rapid DNA analysis machines to help law enforcement solve […]
Where Cherokee Priorities Meet Oklahoma’s Most Pressing Needs
Guest Opinion. Cherokee Nation leads in growing the economy, creating jobs, and improving the well-being not just for our citizens — but for all of northeast Oklahoma. We are constantly seeking ways to support and increase access to health care, education opportunities and economic development, among other top Cherokee Nation priorities. Cherokee Nation’s latest move […]
Macron puts trade and Ukraine as top priorities as China’s Xi visits France
French president Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that focused on trade disputes and Ukraine-related diplomatic efforts. Mr Xi was in France for a two-day state visit to open his European tour. Speaking after their meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Mr Macron said France hopes China’s influence on Moscow […]
Tornadoes likely to change state budget priorities, Senate leader says
The weekend storm that hammered 12 counties, spawned several tornadoes and left at least four dead will likely have a big impact on the state’s 2025 budget, the majority leader of the Oklahoma Senate said Monday. State Sen. Greg McCortney, R-Ada, said the storm that cut a swath through Sulphur and Holdenville — both communities […]
Senator Natasha Marcus discusses the some of the priorities and challenges this legislative session
Senator Natasha Marcus (Mecklenburg Co.) North Carolina’s General Assembly returned to Raleigh this past week for the 2024 “short session” — a session that figures to feature debates on a number of familiar topics – including public and higher education, an impending childcare cliff, and funding for several state agencies that are struggling with staff […]
Budzinski talks farm bill, ag priorities in Monticello
Mar. 30—MONTICELLO — U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski hopes to see some movement on the next five-year farm bill when she returns to Washington, D.C., in April. The Springfield Democrat met with an Agriculture Advisory Council made up of regional stakeholders Friday morning at Monticello’s Livingston Center to discuss progress on the legislation — or, as […]
Candidates vying for Winnebago County Board District 24 seat share their priorities
OSHKOSH ― The incumbent Andy Buck? Or his challenger Sarah Nelson? That’s the option facing District 24 voters April 2 when they head to the polls for the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors District 24 elections. As part of the Northwestern’s ongoing election coverage, both candidates were asked to explain what they see as their […]