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Florida law requiring felons to pay fines before voting is unconstitutional, judge rules

May 24, 2020

Florida law requiring felons to pay fines before voting is unconstitutional, judge rules

A Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge ruled Sunday.

GOP groups sue California Gov. Newsom, claim vote-by-mail order is 'brazen power grab'

May 24, 2020

GOP groups sue California Gov. Newsom, claim vote-by-mail order is 'brazen power grab'

The Republican National Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee and California Republican Party sued Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Sunday, claiming an executive order sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters in the state is an "illegal power grab" that invites potential fraud.

Ohio to allow wedding receptions of up to 300 people soon, loosening coronavirus restrictions

May 21, 2020

Ohio to allow wedding receptions of up to 300 people soon, loosening coronavirus restrictions

Ohio leaders announced reopening dates Thursday for several activities such as wedding receptions, bowling alleys and high school athletic training if they can meet required safety protocols.

Planned Parenthood affiliates improperly applied for and received $80 million in coronavirus stimulus funds, feds say

May 19, 2020

Planned Parenthood affiliates improperly applied for and received $80 million in coronavirus stimulus funds, feds say

EXCLUSIVE: Thirty-seven Planned Parenthood affiliates applied for and received a total of $80 million in loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Fox News' "Tucker Carlson Tonight" has learned -- and now the federal government wants the money back, saying the affiliates should have known they weren't eligible for the coronavirus stimulus payouts.

Wisconsin governor says he's giving up on pushing for new coronavirus restrictions because GOP won't allow it

May 18, 2020

Wisconsin governor says he's giving up on pushing for new coronavirus restrictions because GOP won't allow it

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said he’s given up trying to enact any more coronavirus restrictions after the Wisconsin Supreme Court last week said his “safer at home” order overstepped its authority.

VA ban of Memorial Day tradition 'perverse' if beaches can reopen amid coronavirus, NY county official says

May 17, 2020

VA ban of Memorial Day tradition 'perverse' if beaches can reopen amid coronavirus, NY county official says

A longtime Memorial Day weekend tradition to honor veterans is now canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Sunday urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to reconsider.

Gov. Sununu 'very confident' New Hampshire's economy can restart safely amid coronavirus outbreak

May 17, 2020

Gov. Sununu 'very confident' New Hampshire's economy can restart safely amid coronavirus outbreak

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu told “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Sunday he’s “very confident” restaurants in his state can reopen safely for outdoor dining amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Colorado Gov. Polis pushes back against CDC's coronavirus death counts

May 17, 2020

Colorado Gov. Polis pushes back against CDC's coronavirus death counts

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, pushed back against recent coronavirus death counts, including those conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], days after his own state’s health department acknowledged that its numbers had been inflated by including people who had the virus but died from other causes.

NYC health head rejected NYPD mask plea: 'I don't give 2 rats' a--es about your cops'

May 13, 2020

NYC health head rejected NYPD mask plea: 'I don't give 2 rats' a--es about your cops'

New York City’s health commissioner blew off an urgent NYPD request for 500,000 surgical masks as the coronavirus crisis mounted — telling a high-ranking police official that “I don’t give two rats’ a--es about your cops,” according to a report.

Oakland police suspend sex-offender registrations during coronavirus pandemic, officials say

May 13, 2020

Oakland police suspend sex-offender registrations during coronavirus pandemic, officials say

Due to the threat from the coronavirus, the Oakland Police Department has closed its registry unit where many of the city’s sex offenders are required to check in every month, officials said.