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Fireweed pitch: Unwinnable Democrats should back GOP, independents
If Democrats cannot win the 1st U.S. Congressional District race in Montana, the party is better positioned backing select moderate Republicans or independent candidates who can advance at least some of the agenda. That’s what Fireweed Campaigns, a self-described politically independent Helena-based firm with only Republican clients pitched to a room of approximately a dozen ‘Democrat-adjacent’ strategists mixed with representatives during a quiet strategy meeting in Anaconda in the summer of 2025.
The Rustic is officially returning to downtown Houston with bigger venue, live music and entertainment district plans
One of downtown Houston’s most popular live music venues is making a comeback, and it’s getting a major upgrade.
Jewelers Building owners plan $25M renovation in bid to lure new tenants
If the investments help bolster the rent roll, it could nudge other landlords to follow suit — ultimately helping restore vital property tax revenue in the central business district.
US Rep. Jared Moskowitz announces where he’ll seek reelection in redrawn Florida
Looking at a redrawn congressional map, Moskowitz will run in a coastal GOP-friendly district stretching from South Beach to Delray Beach.
Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee in Washington, late Wednesday rejected the request by Democrats and civil rights groups that had argued President Donald Trump’s order would likely be found unconstitutional.
Dems in Maine's Trump-friendly district back Platner despite party backlash
Maine Democrats vying for Jared Golden's House seat lined up behind Graham Platner, exposing a rift with centrists who rebuked his Senate candidacy.
Republicans are poised to finish this year’s redistricting war 10 seats ahead of Democrats
The coast-to-coast battle to gain an edge in November’s elections through partisan gerrymandering is racing to its conclusion – with Republicans poised to finish with as many as 10 seats ahead of Democrats through redistricting alone.
'Delivering results': Jared Moskowitz officially launches re-election campaign in new CD 25
The Parkland Democrat will run in a coastal district spanning from Boca Raton south to Miami Beach.
Eliott Rodriguez reports $500K raised, wave of endorsements as third rating shift hits CD 27 race
Independent race forecasters have now shifted the district toward Democrats three separate times since Rodriguez entered the contest.
‘No different than the GOP’: Rapper ‘Uncle Luke’ slams Democrat’s run in minority-majority district
The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts seek the public’s help to find dog
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts need the public’s help to find a dog that bit a person near Shore Drive in Newport News on May 22, according to a press release. The districts are looking for a small gray, tan and black American pit bull terrier that bit someone […]
Takeaways from Texas' primary runoffs: Trump's power, the shifting Latino vote, the redistricting wars and more
Special taxing district buzz: Cut property taxes, but not mosquito control
'Without air conditioning and mosquito control, Florida would not have experienced the extraordinary growth and quality of life residents and visitors enjoy today.'
Colorado Gov. Polis signs RTD overhaul bill aimed at rebuilding transit ridership
Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday approved a sweeping overhaul of the Regional Transportation District, signing a bill that reshapes the agency’s leadership and seeks to reverse years of stagnant ridership and eroding public trust in metro Denver’s transit system. Senate Bill 150 — sponsored by Sens. Iman Jodeh of Aurora and Matt Ball of Denver, […]
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
The state's Republican leadership filed an emergency appeal with the justices a day after a three-judge court refused to let the state use a map it adopted three years ago that has a majority Black population in just one of its seven congressional districts.
Rep. Christian Menefee defeats Rep. Al Green in primary runoff fueled by redistricting
Under previous maps, Green and Menefee had served in neighboring districts before the state's Republican lawmakers redrew the state's congressional maps in an effort to create more Republican-leaning seats.
Rudolph Moise jumps into CD 24 Primary even though Frederica Wilson hasn't announced retirement
The South Florida Democrat just left a crowded field in another district.
Coming to Miramar: Nearly 3,000 homes, new hotel and entertainment district with bars, restaurants and shops
Miramar Cove will feature 2,874 residences along with a 185-room hotel and dozens of restaurants, bars and shops centered around tree-lined streets and a signature waterfront area.
Midterm redistricting has placed millions in new voting districts. Here's where 6 state efforts stand
President Donald Trump hopes the unusual mid-decade redistricting can help Republicans retain control of the closely divided House, despite negative approval ratings and historical tendencies for the incumbent's party to lose seats
Colin Allred wins Texas primary to get his old House seat back
On Tuesday, he won the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd District.
Johnny Garcia wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th U.S. House District
National Democrats stepped in to help Garcia win House nomination as the party was seeking to defeat his rival, Maureen Galindo, who has repeatedly expressed antisemitic views.
Attend The H Street Business Public Safety Round Tabel & Community Walk Today
Join the Metropolitan Police Dept. (MPD) for a public safety discussion with businesses, real estate oewners and management, community organizations and stakeholders to share ideas on improving H Street and enhancing public safety. Hosted by First District Commander Colin Hall and sponsored by H Street Main Street. The Round Table begins at 1 p.m. at […]
When Two Heated Political Issues Descended on One Swing District Town
Marana, Ariz., is used to placid local politics, but the town, in a congressional district held by Juan Ciscomani, has been convulsed by two national issues, A.I. and immigration detention.
Clyburn's district stays intact as South Carolina Republicans scrap redistricting
The majority-Black district held for 34 years by South Carolina Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn will survive intact, for now, after Republican state lawmakers rejected a plan to redraw congressional maps.
Center For Family Health HS Sports Scoreboard
Airdate: May 26th, 2026 Girls Soccer D3 Districts Columbia Central vs Michigan Center, 5-26-26 | Photo GalleryMay 27, 2026Selby Track & Field Classic at Jackson High, 5-26-26 | Photo GalleryMay 27, 2026Center For Family Health HS Sports Scoreboard – May 26th, 2026May 26, 2026Baseball D2 Districts Northwest vs Western, 5-26-26 | Photo GalleryMay 26, 2026Softball…
Chelsea State Bank Grows Business Lending Services
Airdate: May 21st, 2026 Baseball D2 Districts Northwest vs Western, 5-26-26 | Photo GalleryMay 26, 2026Softball D2 Districts Williamston vs Western, 5-26-26 | Photo GalleryMay 26, 20262026 Selby Track & Field Classic ResultsMay 26, 2026End of Year Report with Napoleon Superintendent Pat DillonMay 26, 2026Chelsea State Bank Grows Business Lending ServicesMay 26, 2026Walton Insurance Group…
Forreston business owners worry school district decision divides small town
Koeller Forreston Hardware's owners call the change a small town shake-up.
Five Iron Golf: Opens indoor golf, entertainment hub in Dubai’s Business Bay
The 6,500-square-foot venue features Trackman simulators, multisport gaming, and a full-service bar in the heart of Dubai’s premier business district
Five Iron Golf: Opens indoor golf, entertainment hub in Dubai’s Business Bay
The 6,500-square-foot venue features Trackman simulators, multisport gaming, and a full-service bar in the heart of Dubai’s premier business district
House Dem who repeatedly tried to impeach Trump toppled in heated Texas race
Texas redistricting forced Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee into an incumbent-on-incumbent Democratic runoff in Houston's 18th District.
10 Texas counties to watch in the Cornyn-Paxton clash: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Republican redistricting setbacks in South Carolina and Alabama.
Texas primary election runoff results 2026
Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are competing in the GOP primary runoff for U.S. Senate. In the Houston region there are multiple U.S. House runoffs, including two Democratic incumbents facing each other in District 18.
DC Wrap: Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire; redistrict push set back
A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics
Mike Haridopolos endorses Erin Huntley for HD 45
'She’ll be a tireless advocate for families in District 45 and a strong conservative voice in the Florida House.'
Virginia voters will decide 3 ballot measures in November general election
The measures are not affected by a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that blocked redistricting referendum results.
South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw congressional maps and target Jim Clyburn’s seat
As early in-person voting began Tuesday in South Carolina’s primaries, the state Senate rejected a Republican plan to cancel those congressional votes and instead schedule a new primary under revised districts designed to help the GOP oust a longtime Democrat.
South Carolina’s redistricting effort fails in the state Senate amid GOP opposition
Some Republican lawmakers changed their stance on enacting a new map before the midterms when early voting for the June primary began on Tuesday.
Congressional Black Caucus urges companies to oppose Republican redistricting
The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations in the United States to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts.
Texas’s Redistricting Creates Intraparty Clashes Over House Seats
The new congressional map Texas Republicans drew to favor the party has led to several contentious primary runoffs.
'Representation matters': Majority of Florida's DNC members slam Debbie Wasserman Schultz's CD 20 run
Under Gov. DeSantis' new map, Florida's longest-serving Democratic Congresswoman is running in a Black plurality district.
Redistricting shuffle: CD 20 candidate drops out, backs former rivals, blasts Debbie Wasserman Schultz
‘This seat should never become a political fallback plan or a vehicle for political survival.’
Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans
A three-judge panel in the state’s long-running redistricting case issued the preliminary injunction that prevents the state, at least for now, from switching maps.
SCSU Softball Places Five on Collegiate Sports Communicators Academic All-District Teams
Southern Connecticut State University softball standouts Sophia Angiolini, Izzy Ingersoll, Olivia Young, Nadia Cestari and Brianna Pearson were named to the Collegiate Sports Communicators (CSC) for the 2026 season. To qualify for the award, athletes must be at least a sophomore athletically and academically with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. On the field, athletes must compete in 90% of games or start 66% of them.
Federal court blocks redistricting map created to help GOP in Alabama
A federal court put a hold on a congressional map that Alabama Republicans want to use this fall to give themselves an edge in every district in the state.
Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters
Alabama is likely to appeal the ruling, which stops an effort to use a new congressional map that would redraw one majority-Black district.
The future of the American healthcare workforce
The U-S is facing a steep healthcare worker shortage. A 2025 federal analysis projected that by 2038, 30 out of 35 physician specialties will be hurting for practitioners, with over 140,000 roles left unfilled. And for nurses, that shortage is projected to be over 108,000. And last week, 24 states plus the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new federal student loan limits on graduate degrees. Those caps apply to programs that could graduate workers into these threatened health care fields. But Education Secretary Linda McMahon say these worries are overblown and that these new rules aim to force colleges to lower tuition rates. So, what do these changes really mean for the future of our healthcare workforce in the U.S.?
South Carolina sees record-breaking turnout by lunchtime on first day of early voting
South Carolina voters headed to the polls in record-breaking numbers on the first day of early voting, as state lawmakers in Columbia debated reshaping the districts they're voting in.
Five Hawks Named to College Sports Communicators Academic Softball All-District Team
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - On Tuesday, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District softball teams were announced with five members of the Hartford softball team featured.
SBJ Ranks Arlington as No. 24 Best Sports Business City in 2026
Arlington's professional sports teams, world-class venues and other entertainment destinations help draw a combined 16 million attendance.
SBJ Ranks Arlington as No. 24 Best Sports Business City in 2026
Arlington's professional sports teams, world-class venues and other entertainment destinations help draw a combined 16 million attendance.
Congressional Black Caucus presses companies in the US to oppose Republican redistricting push
The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations in the United States to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts.
Redistricting threats prompt big donations to MS Democratic Party
When Gov. Tate Reeves began to publicly weigh redistricting this year, political donors and committees across the country took notice.
How a Texas Democrat rebuked by her party for antisemitism made it to the runoff
Tuesday’s runoff election in Texas’ 35th District has become for many a referendum on Democrat Maureen Galindo’s remarks, which her party has rebuked as antisemitic, and a test of whether national Democrats, at a time of increasing anti-Israel sentiment in the party base, can stop her from advancing to the general election.
Soaring healthcare costs put California school districts and teachers at odds
California school districts are struggling to balance rising healthcare costs with declining enrollment and federal aid, leading to labor battles between teachers and districts over healthcare premiums.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 26-27, 2026: 3rd place games set in baseball, softball
All eyes this week will be on EQT Park in Washington for the six WPIAL baseball championships Tuesday and Wednesday and Lilley Field at PennWest University-California for the six district softball title games set for Wednesday and Thursday.
Monday high school sports roundup: Cumberland district tournament
WISE, Va. (WJHL) – The Eastside Spartans baseball team dominated the diamond Monday night in the Cumberland district championship game. After changing host locations to the campus of UVA-Wise…
Ballard's brewery district has become a destination. Its future may depend on investments before light rail’s arrival
What to expect in the Texas US Senate Republican primary runoff
Voters in the Lone Star State will make their second attempt to nominate a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in a primary runoff election on Tuesday, the electoral version of the Texas two-step.
Analyzing Chris Rabb's win in Pennsylvania's 3rd District Democratic primary
A political expert and a Philly labor leader discuss Chris Rabb's win in Pennsylvania's 3rd District Democratic primary.
Get Real With SOMD Politics: J.W. Abney Talks Taxes, Housing, Education And Keeping Southern Maryland’s Identity
ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — Republican candidate J.W. Abney says rising costs, housing shortages and preserving Southern Maryland’s rural character are among the top issues driving his campaign for Maryland House of Delegates District 29C, according to a recent appearance on The BayNet’s podcast “Get Real With Southern Maryland Politics” hosted by Chris Hill. Abney, […]
Harris tells Pearson 'your fight is for America': Week in Politics
Plus, Blackburn hosts a policy summit and Cohen endorses Molder in the 5th Congressional District.
The Bites and Boutiques of Bellevue's Historic Business District
Take a walk down Fairfield Avenue for vintage finds, sweet eats, and other gifts and goodies.
3 competing for Democratic nomination in Iowa House District 2
Three Democratic candidates vying for their party’s nomination to Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District will face off in the primary election June 2.
Meta settles first lawsuit over harm to children’s mental health
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has settled its first national case with a school district over harm to children’s mental health. The terms of the settlement with Breathitt County...
School workers pass first goal post towards health insurance reform in final day of legislative session
On the last day of the Minnesota legislature’s 2026 session, lawmakers voted to fund a data collection project to study the spiraling health insurance costs for Minnesota school districts – a first step in reforming the health insurance program for school district employees as a whole.
Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't
Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House.
Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't
Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House.
Democrats Vow a Redistricting Counterpunch but Are Facing Hurdles Republicans Don't
Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House. They can catch up in 2028, but only if they overcome a series of redistricting hurdles that the GOP does not face. That's because Democrats, in many states, can draw ...
This year could produce the largest loss of Black political representation ever. Here’s why
The redistricting frenzy across Republican-controlled Southern states threatens to resurrect some of the gravest racial injustices in American political history.
KC mini golf, axe-throwing businesses close amid lawsuit over unpaid rent
Sinkers Lounge and Blade & Timber, located in Kansas City’s Power & Light District, shut their doors in May.
Music venue part of new entertainment district proposed in downtown Tampa
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Music venue part of new entertainment district proposed in downtown Tampa
Plans for a new entertainment district in downtown Tampa are in motion.
Some Lawmakers Want a Gerrymandering Truce
Could the current partisan redistricting frenzy lead to reform?
Get Real With SOMD Politics: Delegate Todd Morgan Discusses Housing, State Budgets And Representing Southern Maryland In Annapolis
ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — Maryland Delegate Todd Morgan says collaboration, fiscal restraint and protecting Southern Maryland’s interests remain key priorities as he seeks another term representing District 29C in Annapolis, according to a recent appearance on The BayNet’s podcast “Get Real With SOMD Politics” hosted by Chris Hill. Morgan, a former three-term St. Mary’s […]
High school sports results, playoff schedule for Friday, May 22, 2026
FRIDAY’S RESULTS Boys Tennis PIAA CLASS 3A TOURNAMENT At Hershey Racquet Club (Results for district players only) SINGLES First Round Evan Kaufman,...
Federal judges’ responses vary to immigration authorities’ disregard of orders
Colorado’s U.S. District Court judges have responded in recent days to the government’s violations of or unclear compliance with their orders in immigration detention cases, resulting in directives to immediately free the petitioners. “I’m just struggling to understand how he was removed from the United States even though (the government acknowledges) he could not be […]
Brown County prosecutors drop sexual assault charges against former mental health nurse
The Brown County District Attorney’s Office says it was “ethically obligated” to dismiss all charges in the sexual assault case of a former mental health nurse.
Culture wars vie with GOP economic message at Trump rally in New York
Trump's rally in a town on the edge of the New York metropolitan region illustrated the political appeal and the liabilities he brings for swing-district Republicans.
Local business fills school’s potholes for free
ARGYLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Tom Genovese has been on the board at Argyle Central School District for over a decade. A few weeks ago, he stopped by Greenough Paving Company to talk about getting t…
Trump administration releases $40 million for Colorado water project
The Trump administration on Friday released $40 million, clearing the way for a water district and its partners to finish funding the purchase of some of the state’s most senior Colorado River water rights, Gov. Jared Polis announced. Federal funding for the Shoshone water rights owned by Public Service Company, a division of Xcel Energy, […]
WATCH: Trump speaks at N.Y.'s Rockland Community College, campaigning for Rep. Lawler
President Donald Trump, from a toss-up congressional district in New York on Friday, began testing his midterm-year message that was ostensibly on the economy. But he veered off-topic right from the start, going off on tangents about voter identification, crime in cities, transgender women in sports and “Dumocrats,” his new chosen moniker for the opposition party.
Redistricting shuffle: James Martin stays put as new money leader in CD 21
Both he and Bernard Taylor will stay in the race as Pia Dandiya shifts to a neighboring seat.
Redistricting shuffle: Pia Dandiya shifts candidacy to open CD 22, leaving Brian Mast challenge behind
She enters the new race with an endorsement from Nikki Fried and $1.17M cash on hand.
Elijah Manley slams decision by Debbie Wasserman Schultz to run in CD 20
The Democratic candidate said a move that could reduce Black representation is no better than Republicans' redistricting efforts.
California race for Congress escalates with attacks invoking Epstein and Chavez
The attacks come as Jasmeet Bains and Randy Villegas are locked in a bitter primary for California’s 22nd Congressional District
Chris Rabb on how he won Pa's 3rd district primary, why he'll be ‘bonus rep'
NBC10's Lauren Mayk sat down to talk with State Rep. Chris Rabb about what he wants to do next after his win in the Pa. primary elections.
In second debate, 2nd District Democrats work to distinguish themselves
The four Democratic candidates hoping to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Jared Golden met for a second debate Thursday.
Business owners in the new Broadway General Improvement District say it has yet to deliver promised cleanup
Primary fight in key California Latino district highlights questions over Democratic Party's future
The latest fight over the Democratic Party's direction is playing out in a competitive California House primary, as progressives accuse party leaders of trying to muscle a moderate past a Latino challenger in a heavily Hispanic district.
This conservation nonprofit founder says he’s the GOP’s best shot at retaking HD 87
Jonathan Rubin says local Republican voters have soured on the party’s preferred candidate in the district.
Auditor warns El Paso ISD health insurance fund is $19 million short amid deficit
As the El Paso Independent School District grapples with a $52 million budget deficit, it also has another problem.During the
Denver, Boulder prosecutors call congressional immigration probe ‘political theater’
Elected officials in Denver and Boulder are pushing back after the U.S. House Judiciary Committee opened an investigation into their immigration policies, as part of a broader probe targeting “sanctuary” jurisdictions nationwide. On May 20, U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, issued letters to the district attorneys, sheriffs and police […]
Kyle Roberts appointed as K-12 supervisor of physical education, health and athletics - Bethlehem Central School District
At its meeting on May 20, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Kyle Roberts as the district’s supervisor of physical education, health and athletics. In the new role, Roberts will oversee all K-12 instruction in physical education and health education across all seven schools. He will also supervise intramurals and modified-level athletics and will … Continue reading "Kyle Roberts appointed as K-12 supervisor of physical education, health and athletics"
Long Beach Century Club Hosts 38th Annual Middle School Sports Awards Banquet
The Long Beach Century Club hosted its 38th annual middle school sports awards banquet last Thursday at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid, honoring young athletes from across the Long Beach Unified School District. The club welcomed around 1,500 athletes, coaches, faculty and family members whi
Houston ISD plans to raise employees’ costs for health insurance
A draft of HISD’s budget proposal for next year reveals the district plans to increase salaries, but mostly to offset the rise in health insurance costs.
Meta settles first U.S. case over school costs tied to youth mental health, court filing shows
The agreement fully resolves a lawsuit brought by a Kentucky school district following earlier settlements by co-defendants YouTube, Snap and TikTok.
Meta settles first US case over school costs tied to youth mental health, court filing shows
May 21 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms on Thursday reached a settlement in the first case set for trial seeking to make social media companies cover the costs that school districts say they have incurred
Meta settles first US case over school costs tied to youth mental health, court filing shows
Meta Platforms on Thursday reached a settlement in the first case set for trial in litigation seeking to make social media companies cover the costs school districts across the country say they have incurred to combat a youth mental health crisis allegedly fueled by their platforms.
What’s next for Tampa’s Water Street? A lively entertainment district
Tampa’s Water Street development took a sleepy area dominated by parking lots and turned it into a bustling downtown with high-rise apartments and high-end restaurants. That transformation is most pal...
What’s next for Tampa’s Water Street? A lively entertainment district
City staff will review plans for a new music venue and hotel across from the Tampa Bay Lightning’s arena.