Politics

California unlikely to run short of electricity this summer thanks to storms, new power sources

RICHMOND, Calif.

May 25, 2023 7:45 PM Read more >

Cambodia's top opposition party barred from July elections, leaving Hun Sen's party unchallenged

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s top opposition party was barred Thursday from participating in elections set for July after the Constitutional Council refused to overturn a decision not to register the party over a paperwork issue .

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DeSantis pushes past embarrassing campaign start, raises $8.2M ahead of early state blitz

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Florida Gov.

May 25, 2023 7:02 PM Read more >

Minnesota governor vetoes Uber/Lyft driver pay raise bill, citing cost and service concerns

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have mandated higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota, saying the legislation wasn't ready to become law.

May 25, 2023 6:49 PM Read more >

Partisan split over Nevada budget threatens sports stadium, film tax credit

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s Republican governor and Democratic-majority Legislature drew battle lines Thursday for a fight over policy priorities with less than two weeks until the session ends. Gov.

May 25, 2023 6:03 PM Read more >

B.C. premier embarks on trade mission in Japan, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is heading to Asia on a trade mission that makes stops in Japan, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam. But the premier's tour itinerary, released Thursday, does not include China.

May 25, 2023 5:24 PM Read more >

GOP leaders in Kansas back off threat to sue Democratic governor over education funding

TOPEKA, Kan.

May 25, 2023 5:19 PM Read more >

Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose-related brain injuries

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia is eyeing the expansion of a first-of-its-kind program in Canada that aims to help patients living with mild to moderate overdose-related brain injuries.

May 25, 2023 5:10 PM Read more >

Eby close to calling byelections in ridings once held by former premier, minister

LANGFORD, B.C. — Premier David Eby says British Columbia's legislature will have two new members this fall after he calls byelections in vacant ridings once held by former premier John Horgan and cabinet minister Melanie Mark.

May 25, 2023 4:50 PM Read more >

St. Louis mayor signs executive order to support transgender community

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones on Thursday signed an executive order designed to make transgender people feel more welcome in the city.

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