PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — With inflation raging and state coffers flush with cash, governors and lawmakers across the U.S. are considering a relatively simple solution to help ease the pain people are feeling at the gas pump and grocery store — sending money.
Month: March 2022
Manhattan prosecutor who quit team investigating Trump insists ex-President is guilty – CNN
A former Manhattan prosecutor who investigated Donald Trump and his business empire said in his resignation letter obtained by CNN that the former President was “guilty of numerous felony violations” in connection to his annual financial statements.
Idaho governor signs ban on abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy
Gov. Brad Little of Idaho, a Republican, signed into law a bill banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy on Wednesday, making Idaho the…
Grandmother, 73, killed after losing arm during horrific carjacking
A 73-year-old grandmother was killed during a carjacking in New Orleans when her arm and clothes were ripped off after she got stuck by the seatbelt as the attackers drove off, authorities said.
Missouri GOP Senate candidate Eric Greitens’ ex-wife accuses him of domestic violence – CBS News
The former Missouri governor has been part of a child custody battle with his ex-wife Sheena Greitens since April 2020.
Body of woman found in Lake Michigan identified as missing transgender rights advocate
The body of a woman found in Lake Michigan on Thursday has been identified as missing transgender rights advocate Elise Malary, officials in Illinois say.
Crews make progress containing Texas wildfires that have burned 54,000 acres
Fire crews in Texas have made progress against a massive complex of wildfires that have killed a deputy sheriff and burned at least 50 homes. Gusty winds are expected to return Sunday, again raising the wildfire threat. https://t.co/zECyQfXc9l — The Associated Press (@AP) March 19, 2022 Evacuation orders were in place across parts of several […]
Don Young, dean of the House, dies at 88
Amid War in Ukraine, I.E.A. Warns Nations of Global Energy Crisis
The International Energy Agency said countries should encourage use of mass transit and car pooling, among other things. That could also help the climate crisis.
Opponents Call It the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill. Here’s What It Says.
The Florida bill limits what educators can say about gender and sexuality, and could affect mental health services for all students.