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February 23, 2024

Biden praises Newsom, jokes about Californians fleeing state as 2024 speculation swirls

President Biden on Friday thanked California Gov. Gavin Newsom for his work on a high-speed rail line connecting California and Nevada, as speculation swirls around the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket.

February 22, 2024

Gov. Kristi Noem: Biden is borrowing from China to buy votes

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss President Biden's latest moves to cancel $1.2 billion in student debt and to consider executive action on the border.

February 21, 2024

Maine's Democrat governor wants to tackle gun control and mental health in wake of mass shooting

The Lewiston mass shooting which took place in October is also the Pine Tree State's deadliest. Gov. Janet Mills laid out her gun control game plan on Wednesday in response.

February 21, 2024

Democrat Illinois governor proposes $53B budget including funding for migrants

Democrat second-term Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's proposed $52.7 billion budget includes $182 million for migrants, part of a joint funding plan with Cook County.

February 21, 2024

Maryland Gov. Moore endorses bills aimed at mitigating housing crisis

Maryland Gov. Moore testified in favor of legislation that would make housing more affordable and protect tenants during a bill hearing on Feb. 20, 2024.

February 20, 2024

California budget crisis worse than Newsom projected, as state watchdog warns deficit could reach record $73B

California is facing a more serious financial crisis than thought last month, with the state's deficit projected to hit as high as $73 billion.

February 19, 2024

Bank to delay land auction at West Virginia Gov. Justice's resort

Carter Bank & Trust of Martinsville, Virginia, has announced its intent to reschedule its plans to auction off land at a resort owned by Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.

February 17, 2024

Venezuelan migrant boy died from sepsis at Chicago warehouse-turned-shelter: autopsy report

A young Venezuelan migrant boy living at a Chicago shelter died from sepsis and a bacterial infection that causes strep throat, an autopsy released Friday shows.

February 16, 2024

Louisiana Gov. Landry declares state of emergency over police shortage

Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency due to a policing shortage, lifting limits on employees sheriffs can hire and authorizing payroll increases.

February 15, 2024

NH Gov. Sununu delivers final State of the State address

Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu delivered his final State of the State address on Thursday, labelling the Granite State “a beacon of success" in the leadup to his exit.