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MSPs back income tax changes – here's what it means
1+ min ago (564+ words) MSPS have formally backed changes to Scotland's income tax system for next year. Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison insisted the "balanced" measures, outlined in the SNP Government's Budget, would provide "stability in our tax system while delivering vital investment in…...
IN MEMORIAM: Eternal Salute to The Reverend Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
7+ min ago (365+ words) By Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association God always will bless the oppressed with leaders who are fearless, brilliant, audacious, and transformative. We thank God for the life, the legacy, and the iconic leadership…...
California cries ‘political hit job’ as Trump team targets billions in unemployment fraud
12+ min ago (212+ words) California officials blasted the Trump administration's plans to launch a full-sale investigation into unemployment fraud as "purely political" " and blamed lost money on the feds. The US Department of Labor intends to send a "strike team" to dig into COVID…...
Abigail Spanberger's Raising Taxes, So Boeing Is Fleeing Virginia
12+ min ago (530+ words) Abigail Spanberger pulled a great bait-and-switch on the voters of Virginia. She ran as a moderate who promised to make things affordable. After winning her election, Spanberger and the Democrats introduced a massive slate of new and increased taxes on…...
Dame Antonia Romeo appointed Cabinet Secretary
12+ min ago (1183+ words) Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Dame Antonia Romeo as Cabinet Secretary and head of the Civil Service, praising her "determination to get things done. As the frontrunner to replace Sir Chris Wormald, her expected appointment had raised eyebrows after allegations…...
Kansas bill proposes ICE officers receive same protections under law as police
15+ min ago (257+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas lawmakers are backing a bill to officially count ICE, FBI, and DEA agents as law enforcement in Kansas. The bill would protect federal agents with the same legal defense coverage that state police receive if someone…...
Republican Lynn Parker announces campaign for 123rd Assembly District
19+ min ago (249+ words) A new candidate has joined the already bustling race for Donna Lupardo's 123rd New York State Assembly seat. Lynn Parker, a Provider Relations Liaison at UHS Wilson Medical Center, will be running for the seat as a Republican, making him the…...
Green Party Congressional Candidate Vows to ‘De-Zionize’ US Government
20+ min ago (398+ words) Thursday, February 19th | 2 Adar 5786 Former US Democratic Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney has launched a bid to return to Washington under the Green Party, unveiling a campaign platform that sharply denounces Israel and accuses the US government of being controlled by what she…...
Lawrence lawmaker rips proposed bill that would overturn local affordable housing ordinance; chides legislator for implying renters are ‘filthy’
29+ min ago (763+ words) Feb 19, 2026 - 10:07am Rep. Brooklynne Mosley, a Lawrence Democrat, says a House bill that would benefit a Lawrence landlord will leave low-income renters without a place to live. She is seen here during a Jan. 28, 2026, House session. TOPEKA " Democratic Rep. Brooklynne Mosley…...
Councillors in Wales to get 6% pay rise despite pleas from councils
31+ min ago (360+ words) Local councillors in Wales are to get an above inflation pay rise of 6.4% from April - despite one council asking for no increase and eight others calling for a smaller hike. The pay rise, which means a councillor's basic salary will…...