Tag: State News

EV Mandate Untenable, Especially for Rural Virginians: Republican Delegate

Since passing a Clean Car law similar to California’s, Virginia’s electrical vehicle (EV) sales have grown from 20,000 registered EVs to a little over 65,000. However, some people, including Virginia’s Republican lawmakers, don’t think the state can meet the upcoming EV sales goals and even more importantly, the law disregards the needs of rural consumers…


LIVE 6 PM ET: Trump Speaks at Michigan County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Michigan, Oakland County, Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner on June 25. …


LIVE NOW: Trump Speaks at Michigan County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Michigan, Oakland County, Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner on June 25. …


Remains Found in California Mountains Where Actor Julian Sands Went Missing

Hikers have found human remains in Southern California’s Mount Baldy wilderness, the mountainous area where British-born film actor Julian Sands went missing in January, local authorities said late on Saturday. The hikers contacted Fontana Station officials at about 10 a.m. on Saturday to report the discovery of the body, which was taken to the coroner’s…


Ex-SoCal Serviceman Sentenced for Exporting Military Items to Russia

LOS ANGELES—A former member of the United States military who lived in Corona was sentenced on June 23 to 27 months in prison for conspiring to unlawfully export to Russia thermal imaging riflescopes, night vision goggles, and other defense items without a license in violation of federal law. Igor Panchernikov, 41, who once served in…


12 People Hospitalized After Likely Over-Chlorination at Pool in Texas

At least 12 people have been taken to the hospital on Saturday following a chlorine spill at a water ride in Houston, Texas. The Houston Fire Department said on Twitter it responded to a report of a “chlorine spill with possible accidental ingestion” in a lazy river pool area just before 5:00 p.m. at 1200…


Train Carrying Hazardous Chemicals Derails in Montana After Bridge Collapses

A train carrying hazardous chemicals plunged into the Yellowstone River in eastern Montana after a bridge collapsed early Saturday morning. Officials said 10 cars belonging to Montana Rail Link (MRL) went into the river at around 6:45 a.m. Three cars reportedly were carrying hot asphalt and four others molten sulphur. Stillwater County Emergency Management reported…


Montana Republicans Report Letters With Mysterious Powder After Similar Mailings in 2 Other States

Republican lawmakers in Montana are sharing that they received letters with white powder as federal agents investigate mysterious substances similarly mailed to GOP officials in two other states. In a Friday night tweet, Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte said he has received “disturbing” reports of anonymous threats sent to legislators. The Montana attorney general posted on…


2 Dead, 15 Injured After Shooting at Crowded Street Party in Michigan

Two people have died and at least 15 are injured after a shooting at a large street party in Saginaw, Michigan, police said on Saturday. The deceased victims were a 19-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman, police said in a news release. The 15 surviving victims have been sent to local hospitals for treatment. There is…


Los Angeles to Implement 15 MPH Speed Limits on Streets Near Schools

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council adopted a resolution on June 23 to implement a 15 mph speed limit on various streets near 45 schools in the city. The move is part of an effort to enhance public safety after a string of accidents, including one that resulted in the death of a mother and…