For nearly a year, South Carolina senators have carefully and methodically worked on a bill that would overhaul public education in South Carolina. But time to consider the bill might … Click to Continue »
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Feb. 11 The Wall Street Journal on Sen. Bernie Sanders winning the New Hampshire primary: The good news for … Click to Continue »
Seattle city councilmember Kshama Sawant on Wednesday unveiled details of her tax proposal on large businesses that she says would raise $300 million to build thousands of new homes in … Click to Continue »
Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday: Lyft Inc., down $5.48 to $48.46 The ride-hailing service disappointed investors by sticking to its long-term forecast for profitability by the … Click to Continue »
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday that he is hiring the leader of Texas' health agency to be the new secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, the state's largest … Click to Continue »
Native American groups opposed to the Keystone XL oil pipeline told South Dakota lawmakers Wednesday that Gov. Kristi Noem's plan to restore criminal penalties for encouraging riots would result in … Click to Continue »
Oregon's budget picture is improving. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports that a quarterly revenue forecast delivered by state economists Wednesday morning shows the state is now expected to top $25 billion … Click to Continue »