September 17, 2020 Oklahoma state senator: Attacks on law enforcement should be classified as hate crimes Oklahoma state Sen. Casey Murdock is set to file legislation later in the fall that will classify any targeted assault or threat to a law enforcement officer, first responder, national guardsman or military service member as a hate crime.
September 17, 2020 NC Lt. Gov. Dan Forest calls on state's schools to reopen from coronavirus closures North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest is calling for schools to reopen for in-person learning, saying there should be no requirement for students or teachers to wear masks.
September 17, 2020 Berkeley City Council: Violating coronavirus mask mandate could spark $100 fine Those caught without wearing a mask in Berkeley, Calif., could be subject to a hefty fine.
September 16, 2020 Connecticut approves $100 fines for coronavirus mask rule-breaking Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed an executive order Tuesday night allowing new fines for those who violate mask and social distancing orders.
September 15, 2020 Coronavirus mask mandates in Iowa cities spark questions over enforcement More city leaders in Iowa are requiring masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, despite pushback from the governor on implementing a statewide mask mandate.
September 15, 2020 Jon Stewart back in Washington in new fight for veterans looking for burn pit relief Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, the comedian and advocate has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.
September 11, 2020 Phoenix rejects planned 'Black Lives Matter' mural The Phoenix City Council has denied a request to install a "Black Lives Matter" street mural downtown.
September 2, 2020 Cincinnati officials tell Ohio Gov. DeWine alcohol curfew to fight coronavirus is tied to gun-violence spike Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley and Police Chief Eliot Isaac are asking Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to rethink the 10 p.m. alcohol curfew, citing the city’s increasing gun violence.
August 26, 2020 Jacob Blake protests put Kenosha County 'under attack,' officials tell Wisconsin governor Kenosha County is "under attack," the county board told Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers in a letter Wednesday, requesting the Democrat send an additional 1,500 National Guard members with police powers to the area immediately to quell the unrest seen for three consecutive nights.
August 20, 2020 Paterson, NJ, to hold new election in City Council race marred by voter fraud charges A judge has ruled that a new election will be held in November for a disputed Paterson City Council seat, just weeks after the race's apparent winner and a sitting councilman were charged with voter fraud.
