May 1, 2023 Georgia begins issuing second year of income tax refunds The Georgia governor has issued the first of a projected $1 billion of state income tax refunds, which are automatic for anyone who filed a 2021 and 2022 tax return.
April 21, 2023 North Carolina Rep. Bradford joins state treasurer's field North Carolina Rep. John Bradford has joined the race to become the next state treasurer. Bradford owns a property management software company and is in his fourth General Assembly term.
April 13, 2023 California lawmakers forced to cancel session due to credible threat California lawmakers were forced to cancel their Thursday session due to a credible threat. The staff was notified about the threat against the Capitol building by the California Highway Patrol.
April 12, 2023 Virginia legislators considering Gov. Youngkin amendments, vetoes Virginia legislators are considering Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed amendments, and vetoes during a one-day session. Some of the changes are set to be small and technical.
October 13, 2022 UN condemns Russia's 'attempted illegal annexation' of four Ukraine regions; Zelenskyy, Biden applaud vote Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy applauded the UN General Assembly after the world body overwhelmingly passed a resolution condemning Russia's annexation of four regions.
September 22, 2022 At UN General Assembly, US Coast Guard, NYPD boats guard the water The UN General Assembly is taking place in New York City this week. Protective measures are heavy, with barricades surrounding the UN building and boats protecting the water.
September 21, 2022 Iranian president claims 'America trampled upon the nuclear accord,' wants to revive nuclear deal The President of Iran announced at the U.N. General Assembly that Iran is serious about reviving a deal to limit its nuclear program, but is skeptical of the U.S. keeping its promises.
September 19, 2022 NY surrounds UN headquarters with barricades ahead of UN General Assembly meeting Ahead of the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York, the NYPD has made it clear the security will be tighter than usual, with barricades surrounding the U.N. headquarters.
August 4, 2022 Senators, experts urge Biden to deny visa to Iran's president ahead of UN General Assembly Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi did not attend last year's General Assembly, and he has remained a difficult figure during negotiations on a nuclear deal.
November 7, 2019 UN condemns US blockade of Cuba; Brazil, Israel join US to oppose The 193-member United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to condemn the U.S. economic and commercial blockade against Cuba on Thursday, and in doing so shunned U.S. calls to condemn Cuba for its ongoing human-rights violations.
