Jerry Demings files to run for Florida governor
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has thrown his hat into the ever-widening pool of candidates…
Rep. Brockman resigns due to sex crime allegations
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall has confirmed that State Rep. Cecil Brockman resigned Friday.…
How Texans bet on sports without breaking the law
TEXAS — As football season kicks off, more fans are joining in on digital sports wagering in Texas,…
N.Y. Mental Health Association on psychiatric hospitals
According to the New York Budget Division, the state is preparing for a growing structural budget deficit with…
Artist paints free murals in response to mural removals
GULFPORT, Fla. — The deadline is looming for Florida municipalities to remove street art. The Florida Department of…
Newsom tackles mental health crisis affecting young men
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A recent Gallup poll reveals that 1 in 4 men under age 35 are struggling with loneliness…
Florida lacks authority to run ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
ORLANDO, Fla. — With two other lawsuits already making their way through the legal system, the “Alligator Alcatraz”…
Texas Capitol evacuated due to active shooter threat
AUSTIN, Texas — News reports on Tuesday evening indicated that portions of the Capitol were evacuated due to reports…
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ hearing ends without immediate ruling
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Monday considered whether detainees at a temporary immigrant detention center in the…
N.Y. pension fund valued at $283.9B at end of first quarter
The estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund was $283.9 billion at the end of…
Schatz bill aims to support app-based workers
New legislation co-introduced Thursday by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, would boost pay for app-based workers and ensure…
Gov. Evers will not seek third term as Wisconsin governor
WISCONSIN — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced he will not be seeking a third term in 2026, creating…