by Susan Berry, PhD | Nov 17, 2022
Faith leaders are calling upon Republicans to uphold their party’s platform that declares “the union of one man and one woman” to be the “cornerstone of the family.” The leaders are reacting to the fact that 12 Senate Republicans joined with Democrats Wednesday to...
by Neil Jones | Nov 17, 2022
Arizona Republican gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake released a video Thursday sharing that she is not conceding in the race for governor and will continue to fight for the people of Arizona. “I can promise you one thing, this fight to save our Republic has just...
by Susan Berry, PhD | Nov 17, 2022
Christian actress Candace Cameron Bure says in her new top-level role at the Great American Family Channel, she will place faith and “traditional marriage” at the core of its Christmas movies. In April, Bure became chief creative officer at Great American Family, a...
by Susan Berry, PhD | Nov 17, 2022
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) moved for a procedural vote Wednesday on legislation that would enshrine same-sex marriage in federal law and block any states refusing to recognize such marriages. The bill also would provide federal protection for...
by Bradley Vasoli | Nov 17, 2022
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (D) by a vote of 107 to 85. All Democrats in attendance opposed the resolution introduced by State Representative Martina White (R-Philadelphia). All...
by Neil Jones | Nov 17, 2022
Members of the Arizona House Republican Caucus met Tuesday to elect new leadership positions for the coming legislative session, ultimately choosing State Representative Ben Toma (R-Peoria) to serve as the next Speaker of the House. “It is a profound privilege...
by Eric Burk | Nov 17, 2022
Virginia is expected to receive $60 million as part of a tentative $3.1 billion settlement agreement with Walmart after allegations of insufficient oversight of opioid dispensing at the chain’s pharmacies. “Companies who facilitated the dispensing of...
by The Center Square | Nov 17, 2022
by Tom Gantert and Brett Rowland The cost of Michigan’s food stamp program has more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic. The costs have increased from $1.70 billion in 2018-19 to $3.61 billion in 2021-22 with one month left in the fiscal year. On...
by Star News Staff | Nov 17, 2022
by Reagan Reese Yale Law School has pulled out of a national school ranking, calling the program “flawed” because it hurts schools that admit students with lower test scores, according to a press release. Yale Law School is removing itself from the U.S. News...
by Bradley Vasoli | Nov 17, 2022
The Ohio State Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation to permit more families to take advantage of an income tax deduction that incentivizes saving for college. The measure, sponsored by State Senators Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) and Andrew Brenner...
by Laura Baigert | Nov 17, 2022
At its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday evening, Metro Council gave approval for Mayor John Cooper’s office to pursue a solicitation for development of a portion of the Nissan Stadium campus. By voice vote, an amended RS2022-1828 was approved unanimously, having...
by Star News Staff | Nov 17, 2022
by Arjun Singh Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia, along with party allies, have sued the state to allow for an extra day of early voting before the U.S. Senate runoff election on Dec. 6. Warnock, joined by the Democratic Party of Georgia and the...
by Peter D'Abrosca | Nov 17, 2022
According to the city of Memphis, a prolific United States Football League (USFL) team will be returning to action in the Bluff City. “Officials reached an agreement for the Memphis Showboats to play the USFL 2023 season at historic Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium,...
by Peter D'Abrosca | Nov 17, 2022
A man who is accused of abusing the Tennessee Medicaid system is now in custody, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). “An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division into...
by Peter D'Abrosca | Nov 17, 2022
November 14 through 18 is National Apprenticeship Week, and the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) is celebrating by touting its one-of-a-kind teacher apprenticeship program. “This week, the Tennessee Department of Education is celebrating the important...
by Star News Staff | Nov 17, 2022
by Anthony Gockowski A Minnesotan will be the third most powerful Republican in the U.S. House come January. U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer was elected by his caucus Tuesday for the House majority whip position, defeating Reps. Jim Banks and Drew Ferguson. He will be...
by Star News Staff | Nov 17, 2022
by Robert Romano He’s still got gas in the tank. A lot. Former President Donald Trump announced on Nov. 15 at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. that he will for a third time be running for president in 2024 against current incumbent President Joe Biden. And maybe...
by The Center Square | Nov 17, 2022
by Bethany Blankley Calling Florida the “most veteran-friendly state,” Gov. Ron DeSantis says state agencies and partners are committed to caring for its 1.5 million veterans through a range of programs and resources. Throughout Military Family Appreciation...
by Kaitlin Housler | Nov 17, 2022
Tennessee Congressman John Rose (R-TN-06), who serves on the House Financial Services Committee, applauded the committee’s decision to have a bipartisan hearing on FTX’s collapse. “The overnight collapse of FTX will have a lasting impact on consumers and...
by Kaitlin Housler | Nov 17, 2022
The City of Knoxville recently announced that its “Christmas in the City” series begins Friday at Chilhowee Park with Comcast Christmas. Knoxville’s “Christmas in the City” is a series of festive events leading up to the holidays. Christmas in...
by The Center Square | Nov 17, 2022
by Benjamin Yount There is a growing chorus of Milwaukee Democrats who say the state is missing the mark by expanding I-94 instead of focusing on buses and bicycles. The Department of Transportation on Friday announced plans to widen I-94 between 70th Street...
