By DAVID EGGERT-Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer filed a lawsuit Thursday asking a Michigan court to recognize the right to abortion under the state constitution and strike down a 176-year ban in the state that could return to come into effect. If the landmark Roe v. Wade of the US Supreme … Read more
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A suspect arrested in connection with last weekend’s mass shooting outside bars near the California State Capitol has served less than half of his 10-year sentence because of the voter-approved changes to state law that reduced the punishment for his felony. convictions and provided the opportunity … Read more
LYONS, Ill. (AP) — A man suspected of hiding the deaths of his mother and sister nearly a year after their bodies were found buried in the backyard of their suburban Chicago home has been arrested. on felony charges, authorities announced Thursday. Lyon Police Chief Thomas Herion said Michael Lelko, 45, will be formally charged … Read more
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa facility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that has been the subject of persistent criticism and federal investigations will be closed, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Thursday. The Glenwood Resource Center, which has treated vulnerable people since the early 20th century, will close June 30, 2024. The facility, … Read more
Laura McMullen So you want to learn more about your money and make moves with it. Leave away. “That’s a moment of self-awareness that requires celebration,” says San Francisco-based financial advisor Saundra Davis. And its timing is perfect, since April is the month of financial education. This designation would not exist unless many people needed … Read more
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican-led House of Representatives approved an estimated $46 billion state spending plan Thursday bolstered by federal aid for the pandemic. While some Republican lawmakers have warned that the current budget proposal spends too much too fast, mainly Democratic critics criticized Republicans for underspending and leaving $1.8 billion unspent. “It’s … Read more
kate ashford As health insurance companies have rolled back waivers of COVID-19-related hospital costs, a COVID-19 hospitalization could result in a surprisingly high bill from health care providers, according to a recent University of Michigan study. and Boston University. Of people who had private insurance from March 2020 to March 2021 and were billed for … Read more
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa facility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that has been the subject of persistent criticism and federal investigations will be closed, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Thursday. The Glenwood Resource Center, which has treated vulnerable people since the early 20th century, will close June 30, 2024. The facility, … Read more
kate ashford As health insurance companies have rolled back waivers of COVID-19-related hospital costs, a COVID-19 hospitalization could result in a surprisingly high bill from health care providers, according to a recent University of Michigan study. and Boston University. Of people who had private insurance from March 2020 to March 2021 and were billed for … Read more
With Connecticut flush with federal COVID-19 relief funds, the Democratic-controlled Appropriations Committee on Thursday put forward a one-year, $24.16 billion spending plan that attempts to address the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. The spending proposal, which makes adjustments to the second year of the two-year budget approved last year, was approved by the committee on … Read more
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers passed sweeping legislation Thursday to ban gender-affirming medications for transgender children and advanced a separate measure banning early classroom instruction on sexual identity and of gender, a bill that critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.” “ The Alabama House of Representatives voted 66-28 in … Read more
(Selena Marajin) Stock markets falter from time to time, mildly or severely. We have seen big drops recently, with the Nasdaq falling 20% from its all-time high just a month ago. It has rallied in the last few weeks as of this writing, but tomorrow may bring a big spike or another drop. The stock … Read more
By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s national medical association warned Thursday that hospitals will be unable to provide even emergency services in the coming weeks due to severe shortages of medicine and medical equipment caused by the country’s economic crisis. , which will lead to a catastrophic number of … Read more
By GRANT SCHULTE Associated Press LINCOLN, Nebraska, USA (AP) — Abortion rights advocates have scored a stunning victory in Nebraska by derailing a bill that would have automatically banned abortions if the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade that legalized the procedure throughout the country. Wednesday’s vote frustrated opponents of abortion rights, who usually … Read more
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to ban gender-affirming drugs for trans kids and advanced separate legislation to ban classroom instruction on sexual identity and identity. gender in the early grades, a move critics have dubbed “Don’ Say gay. The Alabama House of Representatives voted 66-28 … Read more
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (AP) — The pounding of hammers and the buzz of chainsaws vie for attention with the beeping of slot machines and the sound of roulette balls bouncing off many Atlantic City casinos this spring as card rooms spend millions upgrading their properties. The projects come as the … Read more