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

City of Inez Partners With Martin County Deputies for Dedicated Police Patrols

City of Inez Partners With Martin County Deputies for Dedicated Police Patrols

INEZ, Ky. — Dedicated police patrols are set to return to the City of Inez through a new agreement with the Martin County Sheriff’s Department. Several years ago, Inez dissolved its municipal police department. Under the new arrangement, a deputy from the sheriff’s department will be specifically assigned to patrol the city, providing an added … Read more

West Virginia Lawmakers Consider Reinstating Death Penalty in Child Victim Cases

West Virginia Lawmakers Consider Reinstating Death Penalty in Child Victim Cases

Lawmakers in West Virginia are considering legislation that would reinstate the death penalty in certain cases involving child victims, potentially reversing the state’s decades-old ban on capital punishment. Senate Bill 1068 would amend and reenact sections 61-2-2 and 61-8B-3 of state code related to murder and sexual assault. It also proposes adding three new sections … Read more