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December 18, 2021

Republicans eye red wave for governor races

After a big win in blue Virginia and near-upset in bluer New Jersey, Republicans are hoping for a red wave in governor's races for 2022 — looking at potential pickups mainly in Midwestern states.

December 17, 2021

Michigan schools with mask mandates have 'similar' COVID case rates as schools with no mandate

Data released by the state of Michigan this week showed that coronavirus transmission rates among school-age children have reached comparable levels regardless of community mask mandates. 

December 15, 2021

DeSantis takes aim at CRT training in schools and corporate America

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is introducing legislation banning critical race theory in classrooms and in corporate settings. such as employee trainings, through a piece of legislation coined the “Stop WOKE Act."

December 14, 2021

Kristi Noem introducing women's sports bill limiting participation based on sex on birth certificate

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem plans to introduce women's sports legislation that would restrict participation based on the sex identified on an athlete's birth certificate.

December 14, 2021

Cuomo torched by mob boss Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano over nursing home scandal: 'I would never do that'

The former boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City, Sammy “The Bull” Gravano, tore into Andrew Cuomo in a new series alongside former Colombo caporegime Michael Franzese over the deadly scandal that became a black mark on the former governor’s administration.

December 14, 2021

Amid claims Noem used her influence to help daughter's licensing application, official to testify

Lawmakers in South Dakota will hear Tuesday from a former state employee at the center of questions over whether Gov. Kristi Noem used her influence to aid her daughter's application for a real estate appraiser license.

December 12, 2021

Dem governor declares COVID-19 emergency ‘over,’ says it’s ‘their own darn fault’ if unvaccinated get sick

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, told Colorado Public Radio on Friday that he won’t be implementing another statewide mask mandate in response to the spread of the COVID-19 omicron variant.

December 11, 2021

Youngkin plans to withdraw Virginia from interstate climate pact

Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin of Virginia has signaled his intention to pull the state out of a climate compact that many small businesses in the state are glad to see go.

December 10, 2021

Arizona parents who fought school board president make pick for governor's race

Five moms whose personal information appeared in a Google Drive to which the president of Scottsdale Unified School District school board had access say they're endorsing Republican Kari Lake in Arizona's 2022 gubernatorial election.

December 9, 2021

NY governor's race: Attorney General Letitia James suspends campaign

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suspending her campaign for governor after less than two months.