Guthrie County Newspapers

The article discusses Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony’s Task Force to Protect Women’s Sports and their recent concerns raised at the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association NIAA Winter session meeting. The task force advocates for a policy prohibiting biological men from competing in women’s sports across various levels, from K-12 to professional. The issue has gained … Read more

The state of South Dakota is set to transition to a new motor vehicle licensing system, 605 Drive, on February 18. This shift will replace the current SD Cars system, marking a significant update in the state’s approach to motor vehicle licensing. In preparation, the Meade County Treasurer’s Office, along with other counties in South … Read more

A lawsuit has been filed by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Bath Iron Works regarding the state’s new paid family leave program, which went into effect less than two weeks ago. The lawsuit does not seek to block the law itself, but challenges a specific provision concerning when businesses can opt out of … Read more

Federal nuclear regulators have raised concerns about Holtec International’s ambitious timeline to reopen the Palisades nuclear plant by fall 2024. The plant, located in southwest Michigan, was shut down in 2022, and if reopened, it would become the first U.S. nuclear plant to restart after closure. Holtec has requested two amendments to its operating license … Read more

A new pro-housing advocacy group, Let’s Build Homes, has launched in Vermont, emphasizing the need for expanded housing development to address the state’s growing housing deficit. The group aims to remove barriers to construction, advocating for housing for all income levels, following a similar approach to the national YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) movement. The … Read more

In the case of Bryan Kohberger, charged with the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022, his defense team is considering invoking a legal precedent set in another high-profile Idaho case to challenge the potential imposition of the death penalty. They argue that the prosecution failed to meet deadlines for disclosing expert … Read more

State Sen. Bert Stedman, a Republican from Sitka, has proposed a bill to create a state-managed flood insurance alternative in Alaska. The initiative aims to address the inadequacy and high cost of the federal flood insurance program, which many Alaskans find unaffordable. The proposed Alaska Flood Authority would provide more affordable coverage, tailored specifically to … Read more

Governor Dan McKee’s annual State of the State address, delivered Tuesday night, highlighted several accomplishments and future promises while addressing key challenges facing Rhode Island. Among his key points, McKee touted progress in education, citing improvements in closing the gap between Rhode Island and Massachusetts, though he acknowledged that only 30.1% of students met expectations … Read more

Gov.-elect Matt Meyer has nominated Joshua A. Bushweller, a seasoned Delaware State Police official, to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Bushweller, who joined the Delaware State Police in 1997, brings over two decades of experience, including his current role as state police intelligence commander. His background includes … Read more

The United States Attorney’s Office of the Middle District of Georgia has announced the appointment of C. Shanelle Booker as Acting U.S. Attorney, effective January 12. Booker, who has been a federal prosecutor in the district since 2015, is the first Black person and the first Black woman to hold this position. In her new … Read more