A blizzard is expected to hit parts of Maryland and West Virginia, affecting several highways and interstates. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a blizzard warning that starts at 9 p.m. Wednesday and lasts until 3 p.m. Thursday. Travel Advisory Officials are urging people in the affected areas to avoid travel unless it’s an …
Minnesota’s budget agency, Minnesota Management and Budget MMB, shared its latest financial forecast. It predicts that by the fiscal year 2028, the state could face a $5.1 billion budget deficit. Earlier this year, Minnesota expected a $1.7 billion surplus for 2026-27. However, that surplus is now projected to shrink to $616 million. Despite these challenges, …
A man from New Hampshire, Joseph Ferlazzo, is on trial in Vermont for the death of his wife, Emily Ferlazzo. The couple had traveled to Vermont in October 2021 to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Emily, who was 22 years old, was reported missing by her family after Joseph returned from the trip alone. He …
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for border czar, Tom Homan, has announced plans to cut federal funding to states that refuse to cooperate with the deportation of undocumented immigrants. This could seriously affect sanctuary states, which include California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington. Sanctuary states have policies …
RICHMOND, Va. WRIC — Republican Delegate Lee Ware (R-Powhatan) wants Virginia high school students to pass a test similar to the U.S. naturalization exam before they can graduate. The test would include questions like Who was the first president of the United States and What land did the U.S. buy from France in 1803? Ware …
SEATTLE — Before the upcoming legislative session, Republican state Senator Phil Fortunato announced plans to reintroduce a bill aimed at ending Washington’s Sanctuary State Law. Fortunato explained that his bill isn’t about immigration, but about removing criminals who are in the country illegally. “This is a very simple bill to get bad people out of …
In this week’s episode of Tying It Together, North Carolina Democratic strategist Morgan Jackson talks with host Tim Boyum about the results of the 2024 election, sharing his perspective. The discussion focuses on how Democrats, including North Carolina’s Governor-elect Josh Stein, won key positions, even though Donald Trump won the presidency by a significant margin. …
The U.S. Supreme Court is tackling one of today’s most debated issues: how much power states have over medical decisions for children questioning their gender. On Wednesday, the court will hear a case about a Tennessee law banning puberty blockers, hormones, or surgeries for minors dealing with gender dysphoria—a condition where a person feels their …
Culver, Indiana WNDU – Even kids as young as third grade are getting access to vapes, according to Indiana’s state health commissioner. That’s a concerning issue, but in Marshall County, students are stepping up to fight back by pledging to stay vape-free. The state’s health website shows that around 20% of Indiana high school students used …
A 24-year-old man from Gary, Indiana, was arrested Monday night after leading police on a high-speed chase on Interstate 80. Around 10:45 p.m., an Indiana State Trooper saw a black Ford Bronco speeding east near the Illinois state line. The driver, identified as Lyndell Graham Jr., was reportedly going over 100 mph. When the officer …