Guthrie County Newspapers 
House Bill 392, the Single-Use Plastic Bag Act, seeks to eliminate single-use plastic bags statewide in New Mexico, following in the footsteps of cities like Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Silver City, Santa Fe, and Taos. New Mexicans currently use over 330 million of these bags annually, which only serve their purpose for about 12 minutes but … Read more
This proposed legislation in Nevada aims to address delays in ballot counting and processing, particularly concerning mail-in ballots. Assembly Bill 306 would increase the number of drop boxes in Clark County in the days after early voting ends and before Election Day. By adding more drop boxes, the bill seeks to alleviate the surge in … Read more
This is a significant development with major implications for scientific research, public safety, and the broader economy. The cuts at NOAA not only impact the employees directly affected but also weaken critical services like weather forecasting, fisheries management, and marine research. It’s particularly concerning that the layoffs could reduce the ability to track and respond … Read more
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is expressing concerns over a recent budget passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, arguing it could threaten essential programs like special education and free or reduced lunches for students. The board has raised alarms about potential cuts, particularly those linked to Medicaid-supported special education services and school lunch programs. … Read more
Interstate 40 in western North Carolina is set to partially reopen this Saturday after being closed since late September 2024 due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The reopening will include one lane in each direction between Cold Springs Creek Road in North Carolina and Big Creek Road in Tennessee, with some expected delays due … Read more
This situation highlights the tension between Rep. Chuck Edwards and his constituents over proposed cuts to Medicaid and nondefense spending, as well as the closure of local offices like the Social Security Administration. The backlash reflects concerns from veterans and low-income families who fear losing essential services. The controversial rejection of Asheville’s recovery plan due … Read more
ATLANTA — Georgia’s two Democratic U.S. senators voted Friday against advancing a temporary spending bill to keep the federal government open through September, charging Republicans with ramming through a harmful “continuing resolution” without consulting Democrats. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, however, were on the losing side, as nine Senate Democrats and one independent joined … Read more
MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Assembly approved a series of criminal justice bills on Thursday, aiming to bolster public safety through stricter penalties and enhanced oversight measures. The move has sparked intense debate between Republican lawmakers, who champion the bills as necessary for community safety, and Democrats, who argue the measures are punitive and fiscally … Read more
Eric Holder, former U.S. Attorney General under President Barack Obama and current chair of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, will be campaigning in support of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford. Holder’s endorsement marks one of the first major national figures to support Crawford’s campaign. “The fight for our democracy is unfolding at the ballot … Read more
That’s a heartbreaking case. The fact that the children had to endure subzero temperatures for hours is incredibly concerning. Even though the mother may have attempted to keep them warm, it’s clear that they were in serious danger. The details about the boy’s blistering feet and their uncontrollable trembling show how severe the situation was. … Read more