Category: News
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Watchdog.org: Maintaining Ohio’s roads is the key to economic viability, witnesses tell Senate hearing
Increasing the motor fuel tax to fund infrastructure projects across Ohio is a matter of economic development and necessary for the state to remain competitive, witnesses told state lawmakers Wednesday.
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Former Reed press secretary charged with violating the Georgia Open Records Act
The state of Georgia has charged the former press secretary for former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed with violating the Georgia Open Records Act.
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Projection: Republicans retain senate, Democrats take House
U.S. Senate Ted Cruz, R-Texas, won re-election to the U.S. Senate, knocking off liberal media darling Beto O’Rourke. Most media outlets are reporting Republicans will retain control of the U.S. Senate, possibly picking up three or more seats. Democrats are poised to take control of the House. There have been few surprises thus far to…
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Florida votes to restore felons’ voting rights
Florida voters today agreed to restore felons’ voting rights, The Miami Herald reported.
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Blackburn defeats Bredesen in Tennessee
U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, defeated former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn.
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Pritzker wins in Illinois, Hutchinson wins in Arkansas
Here is a list of the latest election results: In Illinois, Democrat J.B. Pritzker defeated incumbent Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, Fox News reported In Arkansas, incumbent Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson defeated a challenge from Democrat Jared Henderson, Fox News reported In Maryland, Republican Gov. Larry Hogan defeated Democrat Ben Jealous to win re-election, The Huffington Post…
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Fox News: Kaine wins re-election in Virginia
Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine won re-election tonight, defeating Republican challenger Corey Stewart, Fox News reported.
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Trump: Political violence has no place in America
Donald Trump said political violence has no place and called on Americans to unify.
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Reports: Florida man arrested for sending mail bombs
A Florida man has been arrested for sending 12 mailbombs, according to reports. Media identified the man as Cesar Sayoc.
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Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
The U.S. Senate today confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme following a contentious nomination fight.