Kentucky bill allowing wearable panic alerts for school staff advances in House committee

Kentucky bill allowing wearable panic alerts for school staff advances in House committee

A proposal aimed at improving school safety in Kentucky has moved forward after receiving approval from a state House committee. The measure, known as  House Bill 643, would allow schools to introduce wearable silent panic alert systems for teachers and other staff members. The bill was recently approved by the Kentucky House Committee on Primary … Read more

South Florida leaders react to Cuba’s decision to release 51 prisoners

South Florida leaders react to Cuba’s decision to release 51 prisoners

Political leaders and analysts in South Florida are weighing in after the government of  Cuba announced it will release 51 prisoners, a move that came shortly before a scheduled national address by Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel. Experts cautiously optimistic Andy Gomez, a professor of Cuban studies at the University of Miami, said the significance of the … Read more

New polls show Hilton, Steyer and Swalwell emerging in California governor’s race

New polls show Hilton, Steyer and Swalwell emerging in California governor’s race

New polling suggests that Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, and Eric Swalwell are among the leading candidates in the race for governor of California as the state’s June primary approaches. Under California’s primary election system, all candidates compete on the same ballot, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the November general election regardless of party … Read more

Two Kentucky prison guards accused of smuggling drugs into Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex

Two Kentucky prison guards accused of smuggling drugs into Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex

Two former prison guards in Kentucky are facing criminal charges after authorities say they smuggled drugs into one of the state’s most troubled correctional facilities. According to court records, Dwayne Lee Skaggs, 34, and William Chester Caudill, 32, have been charged in Morgan Circuit Court with first-degree promoting contraband, drug trafficking, official misconduct and engaging … Read more

Former Miami News Anchor Eliott Rodriguez Launches Congressional Bid in Florida

Former Miami News Anchor Eliott Rodriguez Launches Congressional Bid in Florida

Former television journalist Eliott Rodriguez has announced that he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 27th congressional district. Rodriguez, a longtime anchor with CBS News Miami, revealed his candidacy Tuesday, saying his campaign will focus on reducing the cost of living, improving accountability in Washington and addressing issues affecting families in … Read more

Kentucky U.S. Senate Candidates Split on How to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

Kentucky U.S. Senate Candidates Split on How to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

Candidates running for Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seat are divided over how the government should regulate artificial intelligence, a technology rapidly reshaping industries, the economy and the workforce. The race will determine who succeeds Mitch McConnell, who is not seeking reelection. Several leading Republican candidates — Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron and Lexington entrepreneur Nate Morris — … Read more

Flint mayor blames city council for delaying police union contract approval

Flint mayor blames city council for delaying police union contract approval

FLINT, Mich. – Sheldon Neeley has criticized members of the Flint City Council for delaying the ratification of a new three-year contract with the Flint Police Officers Association (FPOA), calling the move “obstruction at the highest level.” Council members voted on March 4 to postpone a decision on the agreement until a Special Affairs Committee … Read more

Top Iranian Official Rejects Talks With U.S. as Strikes Intensify

Top Iranian Official Rejects Talks With U.S. as Strikes Intensify

A senior Iranian official said Sunday that Iran will not negotiate with the United States, as American and Israeli forces continued a sweeping military campaign across the country. Ali Larijani, a top security official and adviser to Iran’s leadership, wrote on social media that Iran “will not negotiate with the United States,” accusing President Donald … Read more

U.S. Says Kuwait Mistakenly Shot Down Three American Fighter Jets During Combat With Iran

U.S. Says Kuwait Mistakenly Shot Down Three American Fighter Jets During Combat With Iran

The U.S. military said Monday that Kuwaiti air defenses “mistakenly shot down” three American fighter jets during active combat operations as Iranian forces launched attacks on the country. According to United States Central Command, the incident occurred amid coordinated Iranian assaults involving aircraft, ballistic missiles and drones. “During active combat … the U.S. Air Force … Read more

Morrisey Announces $4B Private Investment for 500-Acre Berkeley County AI Campus

Morrisey Announces $4B Private Investment for 500-Acre Berkeley County AI Campus

Patrick Morrisey on Thursday announced a planned $4 billion private investment to develop a large intelligence center campus in Berkeley County, calling it a historic economic opportunity for West Virginia. According to Morrisey, Penzance Management plans to invest $4 billion to build a campus spanning more than 500 acres. The site is expected to deliver … Read more