Washington– House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ability to carry out President Donald Trump’s “play call” for government funding will be tested Tuesday, as the House takes a procedural vote on a bill to end the partial shutdown. Johnson will need near-unanimous support from his Republican conference to move forward. He can withstand the loss of just … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa has died at the age of 65. GOP Majority Leader Tom Emmer announced his death on social media, praising him as a “loving father and husband, and a staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America.” Speaker Johnson’s office confirms the news to ABC and said … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink is gearing up for its 18th season in San Francisco’s Union Square, bringing a winter wonderland to the heart of the city. The mayor says Macy’s San Francisco Union Square location will remain open “We’re really excited,” said Robert Keith, director of rink operations. “We started … Read more
AUSTIN (NEXSTAR) — More Texans are seeing discouraging signs when it comes to their economic outlook, according to a new poll. Poll from Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas It shows growing skepticism towards individual political leaders and the state of democracy in general. The poll asked people about their opinions on the … Read more
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin city leaders on Friday celebrated the opening of a newly completed biofiltration pond in downtown Austin. Located on the Waterloo Greenway, the pond is the only one of its kind in the area. It is designed to help filter stormwater runoff from the streets, as well as improve water quality. The … Read more
DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado lawmakers are sharing tougher stances on U.S. beef after Colorado cattle producers spoke out against comments made by President Donald Trump, suggesting the U.S. should buy more beef from Argentina to help cut costs. “We’re going to buy some beef from Argentina,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday. … Read more
(BCN) – More than a dozen political and community leaders gathered at Oakland City Hall Thursday to criticize the arrival of federal agents and urge people to remain calm in the face of what they described as President Donald Trump’s latest provocation. During a press conference led by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a real-life figure … Read more
Commerce CITY, Colo. (KDVR) — City leaders in Commerce City say they’re taking a new approach Addressing homelessness We are working to show residents that progress is being made. Officials estimate that about 70 people currently live on the streets of the commercial city. The city’s plan to get them off the streets is two-fold: … Read more
NexStar – A new federal program of $ 50 billion gives the states an opportunity to participate and develop new strategies to transform rural health care throughout the country. The emergency medical service providers in the provinces of the rural state of Texas have some ideas to help face the unique challenges they face every … Read more
Denver (KDVR)-Wednesday morning, Governor Jared Police and the state leaders in Watkens were to switch the first position in the recovery center of its kind with wrap treatment services using the resources that they had already built. State leaders celebrated the conversion of the youth services building with a turbulent past in a place that … Read more