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November 29, 2023

AR attorney general blocks proposed amendment to abortion ballot measure

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected the wording of a proposed ballot measure aimed at repealing the state's abortion ban and limiting restrictions.

November 29, 2023

New pro-DeSantis group brings on aide from former 2024 rival to lead Iowa effort: report

A former adviser for Sen. Tim Scott's presidential campaign will lead new pro-DeSantis PAC Fight Right, which is focusing ad buys on attacking Nikki Haley.

November 29, 2023

Ohio governor, lieutenant governor ordered to appear in court in connection to FirstEnergy bribery scandal

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted have been subpoenaed in connection to a lawsuit involving energy company FirstEnergy's $60 million bribery scheme.

November 29, 2023

Tennessee looks to become 10th state to pass universal school choice

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday unveiled a new statewide school choice program that will “empower parents" the freedom to choose where their kids get educated.

November 29, 2023

Husband of missing Michigan woman charged with her murder two years after she vanished

Dale Warner is awaiting trial in Lenawee County Jail for the alleged murder of his wife Dee Ann Warner, whose body has not been recovered two years after her disappearance.

November 29, 2023

Indiana man found with handgun hidden in his rectum after being taken into custody

An Indiana ex-convict barred from carrying a firearm had a handgun hidden in his rectum when he went through a body scan and strip search, police said.

November 28, 2023

Michigan teen's acknowledgement of school shooting threat can't be used against him, appeals court says

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled last week that prosecutors are unable to use a teenager's incriminating statements against him because he was not given a Miranda warning.

November 28, 2023

Wisconsin reports 18% deer kill decline this hunting season

Wisconsin has reported that hunters killed 17.6% fewer deer this year's nine-day gun season, which ended Sunday, when compared to figures from last year.

November 28, 2023

Ohio Supreme Court dismisses 3 Dem-backed lawsuits over Statehouse maps

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled late Monday against Democrat-aligned plaintiffs seeking to overturn the state's legislative maps, dismissing three long-running lawsuits.

November 28, 2023

Ramaswamy swipes 'GOP establishment' in Iowa for supporting CO2 pipelines as part of climate ‘hoax’

GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is speaking out against the CO2 pipeline he says negatively impacts Iowa farmers, taking a swipe at Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds for supporting it.