Democratic congressional candidate Ryan Melton is pushing for “quality of life” investments.
Democratic congressional candidate Ryan Melton said he wants to fix the problems that contribute to rural population loss. Melton is challenging Republican incumbent Randy Feenstra to represent the 4th Congressional District. On the Des Moines Register’s political soapbox Monday, Melton said his opponent hasn’t done enough to improve the quality of life for Iowans. “The reason it’s so important to worry about population decline is because if you’re losing the population base, it leaves your hospitals, businesses, schools and communities much more vulnerable,” Melton said in his speech . He said he believes rural America can attract more young residents…
Read More »Kenya’s presidential election bitterly divides country, spurs protests over political rivals | news
This has been declared by the electoral officials of Kenya Guillem Ruto the winner of their election in a contentious political battle, with just over half of the East African nation’s votes. However, many remain skeptical about the outcome and this uncertainty has spurred mass protests in some Kenyan cities. Former prime minister Raila Odingawho had unsuccessfully contested the presidency four times before, suffered a narrow loss with 48.85 percent of the vote to Ruto’s 50.49 percent. CBS News reports. The election was so close that four out of seven election officials seemed dissatisfied with the outcome after about a…
Read More »Political Rewind: Giuliani a Target in Fulton Probe; Abortion law remains in place; Medicaid expansion
the panel Adam VanBrimmer, @adamvanbrimmereditorial page editor, Savannah Morning News Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurtreporter, Axios Atlanta Rafael Olavarría, @RafaelOlavarria fact checker, Factchequeado Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallermansenior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the breakdown 1. Rudy Giuliani is now a target in the Fulton County probe. The news came less than two days before his scheduled testimony. Senator Lindsey Graham’s appeal not to testify in District Attorney Fani Willis’ investigation into Donald Trump’s role in the 2020 election has been denied. Tamar Hallerman says the investigation becomes more combative as Willis closes in on former President Trump’s allies. LISTEN: Rafael Olavarria describes the impact…
Read More »NC Politics in the News – August 2022 #2 | McGuireWoods Consulting
Agriculture WUNC: Proposed USDA rule change would affect NC poultry farmersThe USDA has proposed a rule change to the law that would require these companies to provide more information about contracts before farmers sign them. The disclosures include everything from the minimum number of chickens needed to make a profit to data about other farmers. economic development WRAL: NC’s project portfolio is ‘strongest it’s ever been,’ says NC economic development executiveThe passage and signing of the CHIPS Act could result more interest from semiconductor companies and other companies looking to invest in new or existing facilities in North Carolina, a…
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Breaking News: Prime Video Greenlights and Announces Host and Judges for New ‘Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge’ Competition Series
Oh, the places you’ll go…with dessert! Prime Video Greenlights and Announces Host and Judges for New ‘Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge’ Competition Series Emmy Award-winning actress, producer and host Tamera Mowry-Housley will serve as host Culinary icons Clarice Lam and Joshua John Russell will serve as judges for the series of baking competitions inspired by Dr. Seuss CULVER CITY, Calif. – August 16, 2022 – Prime Video today announced the host and judges of Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge. The series will be hosted by actress, producer and Emmy Award winner Tamera Mowry-Housley, with critically acclaimed pastry chef Clarice Lam and cake…
Read More »Trump passports seized in FBI Mar-a-Lago search returned to former president
Washington — Former President Donald Trump’s passports that were seized by the FBI during the search conducted at his South Florida residence last week have been returned to the former president, a law enforcement source confirmed to CBS News. The source said the passports were returned to Trump after they were discovered by a “filter team,” a group of federal investigators who monitor materials seized during the execution of a search warrant for inside information or alien The FBI said in a statement that when executing search warrants, the bureau “follows court-ordered search and seizure procedures, then returns items we…
Read More »Missouri Buc-ee will be starting soon in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – One of the largest convenience store chains will soon expand its footprint in Missouri. Crews are expected to begin construction on the state’s first Buc-ee Travel Center in Springfield week The 53,000 square foot venue will feature 120 food outlets and a large selection of snack and beverage options. Do you need a concealed carry permit in Missouri? Buc-ee travel centers are especially popular in southern states such as Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky and Florida. The company operates 43 stores in the United States and is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary. Seconds KOLR, subsidiary of Nexstar, the…
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Sen. Graham slams Biden’s ‘political’ withdrawal from Afghanistan amid terror concerns: ‘It backfired on him’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A year after the US pulled its military forces out of Afghanistan, the Biden administration continues to face scrutiny amid growing concerns that the Taliban-controlled nation is becoming an international “enclave” for terrorism. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-C., blasted the Biden White House for the withdrawal, warning that the decision goes “against good military advice” and has dangerous repercussions. “This was a political decision by Biden,” Graham told “America’s Newsroom” on Tuesday. “I wanted to go out on 9/11/2021, 20 years later. I wanted to be the American president… that ended America’s longest…
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