Month: May 2023

From the Florida Highway Patrol Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision in Orange County Sunday afternoon that left an Apopka police officer with non-life-threatening injuries. According to the FHP, the crash occurred at approximately 3:30 pm on US-441 (Orange Blossom Trail) at the intersection of State Road 414 (Maitland Boulevard) in Orange County. A 2013 Chevrolet Camaro was traveling west on the State Road 414 (Maitland Boulevard) exit ramp approaching US 441 (Orange Blossom Trail). At the same time, an Apopka Police Department patrol vehicle was traveling southbound on US 441, approaching State Road 414 in the…

Alabama officials are fuming over reports that the White House is trying to stall plans to move the headquarters of the US Space Command to Alabama because of concerns about Alabama’s strict abortion law. The law, which went into effect last summer, is one of the most restrictive in the country and bans almost all abortions, including cases of rape and incest. The White House had asked the Air Force to investigate why the measure was approved in the first place. now, NBC news is reporting the plan can be discarded entirely. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) told The Hill that…

Some Russian strongmen may be intimidating the founder of the Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin to curb his influence and political ambition, the Institute for the Study of War said in its latest article. report. Russian strongmen, identified as “siloviki” in the report, rely on intimidation tactics such as public signaling to diminish Prigozhin’s political ambitions and prevent his cooperation with Russian officials. The D.C.-based think tank assessed the campaign as unsuccessful based on recent communications from Wagner’s boss accusing Russian officials of seeking political gain amid the fighting in Bakhmut. “Shoigu [Russian Minister of Defense] He is reportedly trying…

WASHINGTON, DC – Since launching his first US Senate campaign in 2006, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown has accepted at least $13,000 in campaign donations from political action committees linked to pharmaceutical benefit management companies and health insurance that are now being sued by the state of Ohio. for allegedly illegally raising drug prices, according to a Spectrum News review. What You Need to Know A Spectrum News review of campaign finance records shows Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has accepted at least $13,000 in campaign donations over his career from PACs tied to insurance and pharmacy benefit management companies which are…

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson has summarized Budget 23, saying Finance Minister Grant Robertson has increased how much he can spend this year and in the future. “The Government will also be borrowing more, partly to cover the cost of the cyclone, meaning a return to surplus a year later than originally planned,” says Patterson. “He argues that the money is there to help with immediate cost pressures, and some like big infrastructure spending with an eye to the future. “National has dubbed it the Budget Blow-out, with the government spending more and not getting tax relief. “It says New…

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around the Southwest and South: Politics: While criticism persists, many agree that Virginia’s new political maps are “fairly balanced.” — Virginia Mercury. Economy: Meherrin’s friends explore the solar effects of the data center. — South Boston News & Record. Energix withdraws permit for Amherst solar facility, will request rework. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance. Healthcare: Ballad presents the trauma care network. — Bristol Herald Courier. Sports: ACC’s Phillips calmed down after tumultuous spring meetings. — Richmond Times-Dispatch. Culture: Appalachian Trail Days returns to Damascus May 19-21. — Bristol…

FIRST ON FOX: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political team threw some subtle shade at former President Donald Trump on Wednesday after the Republican rising star and likely presidential nominee received the endorsement of 99 lawmakers in the legislature of the state of Florida. “Ron DeSantis’ support among Republicans in the Florida Legislature is nearly universal because these lawmakers have partnered with the governor to pass the strongest conservative agenda in the state’s history, putting Florida at the top of the rankings in all key metrics.” a senior official in DeSantis’ political operation told Fox News Digital. The official’s use of…

CNN — Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo on Wednesday vetoed three Democratic-led gun control bills that sought to raise the age to own certain firearms and restrict who can obtain them. “I will not support legislation that infringes on the constitutional rights of Nevadans,” Lombardo said in a statement defending the first vetoes of his term. “Much of the legislation I vetoed today is in direct conflict with legal precedent and established constitutional protections. Therefore, I cannot support them.” The bills had passed the legislature on Monday and now go back to the chambers where the governor’s veto could be…