by The Center Square | Mar 8, 2022
by Casey Harper President Joe Biden announced a ban on the importation of Russian oil, coal and gas as a response to the nation’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine just as gas prices in the U.S. reached a record high Tuesday. Biden said Tuesday that the...
by Bradley Vasoli | Mar 8, 2022
A new Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) Poll shows President Joe Biden’s positivity numbers have fallen from 38 percent to just 25 percent among independents since August. The survey also found that, broadly speaking, more Pennsylvania voters now rate...
by Peter D'Abrosca | Mar 8, 2022
Led by Governor Ron DeSantis (R), a roundtable of doctors, scientists and academics gathered in-person and virtually Monday to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically the ramifications that lockdowns and other measures have had on American society....
by Susan Berry, PhD | Mar 8, 2022
Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-Harrisburg) hosted a panel discussion Friday with medical experts to highlight the four pillars of pandemic response, the failed medical establishment, and his new Medical Freedom legislation. Expert panelists were:...
by Cooper Moran | Mar 8, 2022
U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) on Monday introduced legislation to ban the U.S. from purchasing oil from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have expressed support for banning the purchase of Russian oil amid the...
by Peter D'Abrosca | Mar 8, 2022
A member of the Michigan State House of Representatives has lost his driver’s license after accepting a plea deal in February for charges related to a drunk driving arrest last year. State Representative Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) won’t be driving until...
by Peter D'Abrosca | Mar 8, 2022
As gas prices near record highs in Connecticut, the state’s Attorney General is warning gas distributors against price gouging. “Gas prices fluctuate constantly, and price changes and price increases are normal. But what we have seen this past week is not...
by Kaitlin Housler | Mar 8, 2022
Acting Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher has revised the county’s rules for mask-wearing in county buildings – now making masks recommended rather than required, according to a Monday press release by the county. The new building mask rule goes into effect...
by Aaron Gulbransen | Mar 8, 2022
Republican Candidate Max Miller has a nearly $1 million financial lead over his nearest competitor in the race for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, as of the December 31, 2021 filing deadline. According to FEC records, Miller has raised $1,828,312.50 and has...
by Steve Stewart | Mar 8, 2022
The spokesperson for Governor DeSantis, Christina Pushaw, responded to the “Don’t Say Gay” label of the Parental Rights in Education bill with a moniker of her own and outrage ensued from LGBTQ advocates. Pushaw tweeted that the “bill that...
by Susan Berry, PhD | Mar 8, 2022
The superintendent of Middletown Public Schools in Connecticut, who has been on paid leave due to an investigation into allegations of misconduct by top district officials, has resigned suddenly, claiming he received threats and a racist letter. Middletown...
by Cooper Moran | Mar 8, 2022
Republicans in the Minnesota Senate continue to push their proposal to cut taxes in the state, pointing to the $9 billion surplus the state has amassed. However, the forecast warned that “inflation and geopolitical conflict pose risk to the budget and...
by Cooper Moran | Mar 8, 2022
Herschel Walker, who is running to represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate, on Monday officially qualified for the ballot in the state. Walker is running in the Republican primary to take on current Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in the upcoming November general...
by Eric Burk | Mar 8, 2022
With Republicans in control of the House of Delegates and the governorship, and with a pro-life Democrat in the Senate who could offer ties to the Republican lieutenant governor, there were high hopes for pro-life policy when the 2022 General Assembly session...
by Aaron Gulbransen | Mar 8, 2022
Tennessee State Representative Robin Smith (R-Hixson) resigned from office effective Monday, March 7 after being federally indicted of one count of wire fraud due to allegations of a conspiracy reportedly involving a former speaker of the Tennessee House of...
by Kaitlin Housler | Mar 8, 2022
On Monday, Ammo Inc. offered to donate 1 million rounds of ammunition to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in support of “their fight for independence and freedom,” according to the company. The company’s donation was inspired by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...
by Aaron Gulbransen | Mar 8, 2022
The Tennessee State Senate unanimously approved legislation targeting organized street racing. State Senator John Stevens’ (R-Huntingdon) SB1673 was approved by the Senate on February 28. It was engrossed on March 1. It now sits on the House desk for...
by Julie Carr | Mar 8, 2022
Live from Music Row Monday morning on The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. – host Leahy welcomed potential candidate for Tennessee’s 5th...
by Kaitlin Housler | Mar 8, 2022
Tennessee State Parks had an economic impact of $2.1 billion in Fiscal Year 2021, as the parks posted 38.5 million visits, according to a report created for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), the department announced Monday. In...
