:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tronc/SV56AC6RBVL5IOLJSVJRRJZKKM.jpg "GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California is resigning, 2 months after his ouster as House speaker")
Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy Resigns from Congressional Seat in California After his historic ouster as House speaker two months ago, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy has announced his resignation from his congressional seat in California, marking a stunning end to his career. McCarthy, who once owned a deli in Bakersfield, ascended through state and national Politics…
President Joe Biden warned campaign donors that democracy is at risk in 2024 if former President Donald Trump were to win, and emphasized the importance of defeating him. Biden’s strong rhetoric came in response to Trump’s recent portrayal of himself as his supporters’ “retribution” and his pledge to “root out vermin” in the country. Trump’s…
St. Louis County Council Proposes $14 Million in Budget Cuts In response to the county’s projected $27 million budget deficit, St. Louis County Council members have put forward a proposal to make $14 million in cuts. The proposed cuts aim to address the significant deficit and prevent the need for a tax rate increase. The…
Legislative leaders set aside $160 million for tax cuts next year, despite signs of Utah’s cooling economy. This comes after a “historic” $480 million tax cut package approved earlier this year, bringing the total tax reductions since 2021 to about $1 billion. The $160 million tax cut would lower the income tax rate from 4.65%…
Early on Jan. 6, Rep. Kevin McCarthy tried for the 12th time to win enough votes to be elected speaker of the House, with a little-known Louisiana congressman, Mike Johnson, by his side. A group of Republican colleagues knelt in prayer, repenting for their transgressions collectively and asking for divine guidance. The next day, McCarthy…
:quality(70):focal(2765x2165:2775x2175)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tronc/BUBVUZ4NPNG5VBPL2LHCT55B2U.JPG "Over vocal opposition, Manteno board clears way for $2 billion Chinese-owned EV battery plant")
The Manteno Village Board has approved a zoning change that paves the way for a $2 billion Chinese-owned electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant. The announcement comes after Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker championed the project and secured $536 million in state incentives to lure the company, Gotion, to build the plant in Manteno, a town of…
Doug Burgum, the Governor of North Dakota, announced the end of his presidential campaign on Monday, citing the strict qualifications set by the Republican National Committee (RNC) for debate participation. Burgum pointed to the RNC’s criteria as a hindrance to lesser-known candidates and accused the committee of limiting competition and fresh ideas in the presidential…
