Archives for September 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Thursday night that would have granted more time for a first-in-the-nation African American reparations committee to complete its work after the former assemblymember who authored legislation creating the committee asked the governor to do so. … [Read more...] about Gavin Newsom vetoes bill extending reparations committee deadline

A military judge on Friday acquitted a 21-year-old sailor of charges that he started the massive fire in July 2020 that destroyed an amphibious assault ship during a maintenance overhaul in San Diego, creating a major PR headache for the Navy in the process. … [Read more...] about Sailor cleared of arson in massive 2020 fire that destroyed Navy warship USS Bonhomme Richard

All Arizona parents now can use state tax money to send their children to private or religious schools or pay homeschooling costs after an effort by public school advocates to block a massive expansion of the state's private school voucher law failed to collect enough signatures to block it. … [Read more...] about Huge Arizona school voucher plan in effect after foes fail

President Biden says the federal government is sparing no expense or effort in saving lives after Hurricane Ian swept through Florida in what he called one of the worst natural disasters to hit the U.S. … [Read more...] about Biden says damage from Hurricane Ian is severe and historic

The family of the late country music matriarch Naomi Judd is reflecting on her legacy ahead of an 11-city tour that will give fans a chance to say goodbye and rejoice in the music that became the soundtrack of their lives. … [Read more...] about Judd sisters on mom Naomi, redemption, advocacy and grief