WARSAW, Poland | Kaczynski wants Poland to be like western EU nations

WARSAW, Poland — The leader of Poland’s conservative political party, whose policies have led to clashes with European Union leaders, says he wants the country to be like western EU nations “in every respect” over the next two decades. Jaroslaw Kaczynski‘s declaration Sunday opened the electoral campaign of the Law and Justice party before Oct.21 … Continue reading WARSAW, Poland | Kaczynski wants Poland to be like western EU nations

WASHINGTON | Challenge for Congress: Consider Kavanaugh, keep lights on

WASHINGTON  — Keep the government running and confirm Brett Kavanaugh as the next Supreme Court justice. Those are the big-ticket items that Republican leaders in Congress hope to accomplish as lawmakers look to wrap up their work and head home to campaign for the November elections. Democrats want to keep the government open, but they … Continue reading WASHINGTON | Challenge for Congress: Consider Kavanaugh, keep lights on

Florida News: Governor Rick Scott, Since 2014, We Have Invested More Than $300 Million in Cancer Centers

TAMPA, FL – Thursday, Florida Governor Rick Scott highlighted more than $300 million invested in Florida’s cancer centers since 2014 while at Moffitt Cancer Center.  In 2014, Governor Scott proposed and secured funding for Florida’s National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Center Program to increase the number of NCI designated cancer centers and create a premier … Continue reading Florida News: Governor Rick Scott, Since 2014, We Have Invested More Than $300 Million in Cancer Centers

California News: In Wake of Janus Ruling by U.S. Supreme Court, Attorney General Becerra Issues Guidance on Public Sector Workers’ Rights

SACRAMENTO, CA – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued guidance reaffirming California public employees’ rights following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. Council 31.  The court decision overturned past court rulings that permitted unions to collect “agency fees” from bargaining-unit members who do not choose to join the union. “While I adamantly … Continue reading California News: In Wake of Janus Ruling by U.S. Supreme Court, Attorney General Becerra Issues Guidance on Public Sector Workers’ Rights

LONDON | UK prime minister says no, again, to second Brexit vote

LONDON  — Britain’s prime minister has again spoken out against calls for a second referendum on Britain’s decision to split with the European Union. Theresa May wrote in the Sunday Telegraph that it would be a “gross betrayal of our democracy” to have another vote. She said “millions came out to have their say” in … Continue reading LONDON | UK prime minister says no, again, to second Brexit vote

Missouri Political News: This Week in the Missouri Senate for Aug. 31 – New Laws

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews four Missouri Senate measures that are now state law: Senate Bill 564, legislation that modifies provisions relating to public utilities; Senate Bill 954, a measure that allows people found guilty of certain offenses of unlawful use of a weapon to expunge that record; Senate … Continue reading Missouri Political News: This Week in the Missouri Senate for Aug. 31 – New Laws

NAIROBI, Kenya | Suicide car bombing in Somalia’s capital kills at least 6

NAIROBI, Kenya  — At least six people were killed, including two children, after a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle outside a district headquarters in Somalia’s capital, authorities said Sunday. Capt. Mohamed Hussein said the bomber tried to speed through a checkpoint but was stopped by security forces, prompting him to detonate the vehicle near … Continue reading NAIROBI, Kenya | Suicide car bombing in Somalia’s capital kills at least 6

Missouri News: AG Josh Hawley Files Lawsuit Against Branson Duck Vehicles and Ripley Entertainment

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley Friday filed a petition in the Circuit Court of Taney County urging the court to enjoin Branson Duck Vehicles, LLC and Ripley Entertainment, Inc. from operating duck boats in Missouri.  The Attorney General’s Office alleges violations of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, Missouri’s principal consumer-protection statute. On … Continue reading Missouri News: AG Josh Hawley Files Lawsuit Against Branson Duck Vehicles and Ripley Entertainment