by Cooper Moran | Jul 30, 2021
In an impassioned speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Senator Blackburn on Thursday argued that the implementation of new mask mandates are connected to a push for power, not “following the science.” “We are going to continue to have...
by Peter D'Abrosca | Jul 30, 2021
There will not be any new shutdowns or mask mandates in Georgia, as concerns over the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases grows. “Georgia will not lock down or impose statewide mask mandates,” Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday on Twitter. “As the...
by Grant Holcomb | Jul 30, 2021
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried suspended 22 concealed weapons permits for Floridians involved with the January 6 U.S. Capitol breach. The names of the permit holders were not revealed, which is in accordance with the law, but Fried offered a...
by Star News Staff | Jul 30, 2021
by Andrew Trunsky A $2.1 billion bill to fund the Capitol Police, National Guard and resettlement of Afghans who helped U.S. troops sailed through the Senate Thursday afternoon on a 98-0 vote. The bill was brokered by Vermont Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy and...
by Corinne Murdock | Jul 30, 2021
The cities of Phoenix, Tucson, Peoria, Tempe, and Flagstaff have all announced reinstatement of their mask mandates following the updated CDC guidance. The mayors of these cities directed their officials to mandate masks in city facilities regardless of...
by Eric Burk | Jul 30, 2021
RICHMOND, Virginia – Glenn Youngkin announced his $5.8 billion plan for spending Virginia’s surplus revenue and federal American Rescue Plan Act [ARPA] funds at a press conference Thursday morning. The list include $1.5 for taxpayer and family...
by Grant Holcomb | Jul 30, 2021
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced $250 million in funding for Florida’s ports to help with economic recovery as a result of decreased revenue last year. “Not only are Florida ports a key economic driver for their surrounding communities, but also for...
by Cooper Moran | Jul 30, 2021
Various outside groups and campaigns have spent millions to project their supported candidate in the Ohio 15th Congressional District special election, but many signs point to rather low voter turnout in the approaching August 3 primary. According to the Ohio...
by The Center Square | Jul 30, 2021
by J.D. Davidson A group pushing for legalizing marijuana in Ohio began the formal process to send proposed legislation to the General Assembly. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol submitted the language of its plan to Ohio Attorney General Dave...
by Star News Staff | Jul 30, 2021
by Scott McClallen Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to spend $100 million of federal stimulus money on affordable housing. According to the governor’s claims, the proposal would assist 6,000 Michiganders, produce 2,000 rental housing units, and...
by Peter D'Abrosca | Jul 30, 2021
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D), the current Democrat Party nominee for the same position, accepted an endorsement from another radically far-left group this week. “Proud to be endorsed by [New Virginia Majority]. Together, we are going to keep...
by Hayley Feland | Jul 30, 2021
The Shakopee Police Department has labeled a beheading a “stabbing incident.” As reported by The Minnesota Sun, a person was beheaded in Shakopee on Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Spencer Street. Witnesses to the incident...
by Brian Ball | Jul 30, 2021
Cleveland businessman Mike Gibbons has reserved $9.9 million worth of television, cable and radio advertising through the next nine months in his bid to secure the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. The nine-month commitment through the May 3...
by Cooper Moran | Jul 30, 2021
Kaiser Aluminum on Thursday joined a growing list of companies that are moving their business from California to Tennessee when they detailed that its new corporate headquarters will be located in Franklin. In the move to Williamson County, the company, which...
by Bradley Vasoli | Jul 30, 2021
Dr. Michelle Fiscus, the recently fired director of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Program (VPDIP), blasted Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey this week for the latter’s handling of a $26.5...
