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Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals

Politico  

Keep an eye on the Tucson suburbs. First of all, Kelly Ayotte has been a household name in New Hampshire for about two decades now, first as the state’s attorney general, then as a senator. And she had the backing of the state’s really highly popular governor,, though apparently not as popular as Phil Scott. He’s really well-liked in New …

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Why you should be paying close attention to statehouse elections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why you should be paying close attention to statehouse elections

Politico  

Why you should be paying close attention to statehouse elections A woman jogs in front of the State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin, on January 17, 2021. — White House altered Biden transcript: Late Tuesday, as Joe Biden’s comment referring to Donald Trump’s supporters as “garbage” created a firestorm, top communications aides inside the White House broke with protocol, amending the …

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Hurricanes top Capitals 4-1 in Carolina’s 1st outdoor game
1 year, 10 months ago

Hurricanes top Capitals 4-1 in Carolina’s 1st outdoor game

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes stepped out of the tunnel in a stadium packed full of buzzing fans, with the lights from cellphone flashlights bouncing along the stands and North Carolina State’s marching band playing to their pregame walk to an outdoor rink. “Not having experienced one of those,” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said, “I don’t know how it …

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Mississippi capital’s water disaster developed over decades
2 years, 3 months ago

Mississippi capital’s water disaster developed over decades

Associated Press  

— For at least the third time in a dozen years, portable toilets are parked outside the ornate Mississippi Capitol because Jackson’s water system is in crisis. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said fixing the problems could cost billions of dollars — far beyond Jackson’s ability to pay. “Operational unity means that we’re focused more on our common ends and objectives …

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AP High Court Adjourns Cases Against 'Three Capitals' Laws To Dec 27, Takes Note Of Bill To Repeal Contentious Laws
3 years ago

AP High Court Adjourns Cases Against 'Three Capitals' Laws To Dec 27, Takes Note Of Bill To Repeal Contentious Laws

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The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday adjourned to December 27, the hearing in a clutch of writ petitions filed before it challenging the A. P. Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act 2020 and Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Act 2020.The Bench of Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and comprising Justices M. Satyanarayana Murthy and D. V. S. …

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US National Guard troops pour into Washington days before Joe Biden's inauguration
3 years, 11 months ago

US National Guard troops pour into Washington days before Joe Biden's inauguration

Firstpost  

As Washington begins to resemble an armed camp, with more than 25,000 guards expected in the city by early next week, concerns about violence at state capitals have grown in the wake of the recent Capitol riots Washington: By the busload and planeload, National Guard troops were pouring into the nation’s capital on Saturday, as governors answered the urgent pleas …

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Authorities Are Preparing For Even More Far-Right Violence
3 years, 11 months ago

Authorities Are Preparing For Even More Far-Right Violence

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Authorities in Washington, D.C., and state capitals around the nation are battening down the hatches in anticipation of President Donald Trump’s departure from ― and President-elect Joe Biden’s arrival to ― the White House next week. “We are seeing an extensive amount of concerning online chatter about a number of events,” Wray told Vice President Mike Pence, …

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State Capitals Tighten Security Amid Threat Of Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration
3 years, 11 months ago

State Capitals Tighten Security Amid Threat Of Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration

NPR  

State Capitals Tighten Security Amid Threat Of Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration Enlarge this image toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP Ted S. Warren/AP States are taking steps to tighten security at their capitol buildings following a warning by the FBI to prepare for armed protests in the days leading up to the the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20. Enlarge this …

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State Capitals Brace For Unrest As Feds Warn Of Possible Violence
3 years, 11 months ago

State Capitals Brace For Unrest As Feds Warn Of Possible Violence

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the nation grapples with the aftermath of a violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol, a new threat is emerging: the possibility of similarly volatile and even violent demonstrations at state capitols and government buildings nationwide. Even this past Saturday in Kentucky, with no signs and really no stated reason for being here, we had armed citizens …

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FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
3 years, 11 months ago

FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, stoking fears of more bloodshed after last week’s deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol. “Our efforts are focused on identifying, investigating, and disrupting individuals that are inciting violence and engaging …

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