State And Local - Page 68

June 21

Tulsa's mayor has a $105M plan to help descendants of the 1921 race massacre, but don't call it reparations

Tulsa's mayor is proposing a different kind of reparations plan, focusing on creating a private trust to help atone for one of the worst racial attacks in U.S. history.

June 19

Trump administration launches $10M health study for East Palestine residents after toxic spill

The Trump administration commits $10 million to research health effects from toxic chemicals in the East Palestine train derailment in Ohio in 2023.

June 19

WH praises SCOTUS ruling upholding TN ban on transgender treatments: ‘Victory for America’s children’

Karoline Leavitt applauds Supreme Court for protecting 'America's innocent children' in transgender case

June 19

Discounted college tuition for illegal immigrants policy leads DOJ to sue Kentucky

Attorney General Pam Bondi's lawsuit follows similar victory in Texas battle over illegal immigrants receiving in-state college benefits.

June 18

Migrant influx pushing Mass. shelter costs past $1B in FY25: report

Massachusetts taxpayers are on course to spend $1 billion on the state’s emergency shelter program for FY25 with migrant families making up a significant share of those receiving assistance, according to a new report.

June 18

Potential Youngkin successor focused on message in tough race to keep swing-state 'red'

Newly named Republican nominee Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears emphasizes safety as government's primary role, promises rural Virginia representation and highlights her unique appeal.

June 17

NYC official released from federal courthouse

New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander walks out of a NYC federal courthouse Tuesday, hours after being arrested by federal agents following a scuffle after an immigration hearing.

June 17

Trump not on ballot but president influences Tuesday's high-stakes primary

Virginia primaries draw attention as voters select candidates amid Trump's DOGE cuts, with Republicans fielding a diverse ticket and Democrats seeing high turnout

June 17

California Democrats look to ban ICE, police from wearing masks

'Outnumbered' panelists sound off on California Democrats' proposed legislation that would 'dox' ICE agents and police officers who wear face masks while conducting arrests.

June 17

'Grow up': Newsom slams Trump after DOJ rules it can strip Biden-era protections from CA lands

Justice Department memo confirms presidential authority to rescind national monument status on federal lands.