Governor Dunleavy’s Budget Plan Alaska Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy has unveiled a budget plan that includes a $3,400 oil-wealth dividend for residents in the coming year. However, the budget does not include any increase in per-student K-12 school funding. Dunleavy, a former educator, expects education discussions to take place during the upcoming legislative session. The budget plan also includes funding for staff to address a backlog in food stamp benefits. Challenges and Choices Governor Dunleavy has criticized the federal government and groups that have opposed oil, mining, and other development projects. He argues that these challenges have left the state…
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DOJ denies Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce’s request The Justice Department is facing a lawsuit after denying access to requested records from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), according to a complaint filed in Dane County Circuit Court. The Department initially stated it was processing the request in April 2022, but later claimed the records were protected by attorney-client privilege in September 2023. Violation of DOJ policy According to the complaint, WMC argues that the Department’s denial is a violation of its own policy. WMC’s attorney, Scott Rosenow, stated in the complaint that “10 business days would have been a reasonable timeframe…
Higher Penalties for Negligent Death A man, identified as Ian Cramer, is facing charges of homicide after a crash that resulted in the death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin. Homicide, which indicates death caused negligently, carries higher maximum penalties than manslaughter. Multiple Offenses Cramer is charged with nine offenses, including four felonies. Alongside the homicide charge, he faces counts of fleeing a police officer, preventing arrest, and reckless endangerment. Additionally, he faces drug charges related to possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Mental Health Episode Cramer’s father, Senator Cramer, stated that his son was experiencing a…
Union Members Disrupt Assembly Committee Meeting In a bold move to express their frustration, workers from Atlantic City’s casinos took matters into their own hands, lips, and lungs. Members of the United Auto Workers union disrupted a meeting of a state Assembly committee, which was scheduled to vote on a bill to ban smoking in the casinos. The workers lit cigarettes and blew smoke towards legislators, demanding their voices be heard. Champion of Smoking Ban Gives Up The vote on the smoking ban was canceled when one of the main supporters of the workers who want smoking banned in the…
SZA Leads with Nine Nominations Comedian and television host Trevor Noah has been selected to host the highly anticipated 66th Grammy Awards in 2024. This will be his fourth consecutive year as the host of the prestigious music event. One artist who is making waves in the nominations is SZA, who has received an impressive nine nominations for the upcoming ceremony. SZA’s hit song “Kill Bill,” a revenge anthem disguised as an R&B ballad, has earned her nods for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best R&B Performance. In addition, her album “SOS” is also in the…
Threats and Political Turmoil Georgia Republican Congressman Drew Ferguson has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his fourth term. This decision comes after Ferguson and his family received death threats amid the inner turmoil faced by Republicans in electing a new House speaker following the removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California. Opposition to ‘Bully’ Speaker The threats were a result of Ferguson publicly withdrawing his support for GOP Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, a favorite among hard-right conservatives, for House speaker. Ferguson firmly stated that he refused to support “a bully” and deemed the…
President Biden’s National Security Plan at Stake The House of Representatives wrapped up its final votes of the year on Wednesday, with members set to depart for their districts on Thursday. The Senate is also expected to conclude its session on Thursday, as both chambers prepare to reconvene on January 9, 2024. However, the White House is criticizing congressional Republicans for prioritizing their vacation plans over national security concerns. Republicans Accused of Undermining National Security In a memo, White House spokesperson Bates accused congressional Republicans of actively undermining national security interests, both domestically and globally. Bates emphasized President Biden’s efforts…
Unpredictable Outcome Leaves Sportsbooks in Awe Sportsbooks across the country are celebrating a surprising turn of events as the Tennessee Titans, a 13.5-point underdog, secured a remarkable victory over the Miami Dolphins. The unexpected win has left bookmakers rejoicing, while bettors are left counting their losses. A Dramatic Swing of Fortunes When the Titans took a 28-27 lead with under five minutes remaining, it seemed like a dream come true for sportsbooks. “Having the underdog win the game outright in this case was definitely best-case scenario,” said Red Rock Resort sportsbook director Chuck Esposito. However, the tides quickly turned as…
England Team Member Expresses Disquiet “There was a huge amount of disquiet,” said Sue Lightbody, a member of the England team. “But nobody was prepared to say or do anything. I was quite sick about the situation. We thought it would go against us, that we wouldn’t be picked for another team. Everything was hush-hush, everyone was worried about being called transphobic. People told me not to get involved, saying, ‘Don’t do anything, you’ll make yourself very unpopular’. But this just shouldn’t happen. It fundamentally isn’t fair.” Rachel Gee’s Disappointment Gumbrell defeated England’s Rachel Gee in the final. Gee, a…
Critics and Supporters Clash Over Controversial Surveillance Tool In the latest bill outlining the Pentagon’s policy priorities for the coming year, a key provision has stirred controversy. The bill includes an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) Section 702, a tool that allows the intelligence community to conduct surveillance on foreign nationals outside the United States without a warrant. What raises concerns is that this surveillance can also inadvertently target American citizens who may be communicating with the foreign nationals in question. Critics argue that this tool has been exploited by the intelligence community to spy on Americans,…