February 14, 2024 Alabama lottery, casino bill faces first hurdle as GOP aims to get it before voters this fall A proposal to allow sports betting, a lottery, and up to ten casinos in AL will be voted on by a House committee. If it passes, it could be up for a full House vote this week.
February 14, 2024 Haley blames Trump for GOP loss in key special election as South Carolina showdown intensifies Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley blames former President Trump for the GOP setback in a crucial special congressional election, while Trump slams the losing Republican candidate, as the South Carolina primary nears.
February 14, 2024 Chrystul Kizer, accused of killing her alleged abuser, arrested in Louisiana after 2 weeks on the run A Wisconsin woman accused of killing a man who allegedly sexually assaulted her and other underage girls was arrested in Louisiana after nearly two weeks on the run.
February 14, 2024 Former Georgia House rep is elected state senator, current House race goes to runoff Voters in west Georgia chose Republican Tim Bearden, a former state House member, as their new state senator, while a race in a state House seat near Augusta will go to a runoff.
February 14, 2024 Body cam footage shows Atlanta city councilman getting caught with alleged marijuana during traffic stop An Atlanta city councilman was pulled over for driving a car with a suspended registration when an officer smelled marijuana and asked him to hand it over.
February 14, 2024 Kentucky Senate approves bill to curb DEI initiatives at public universities The KY Senate passed a Republican-backed bill that would limit diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at Kentucky's public colleges and universities.
February 14, 2024 Virginia paves the way for marijuana sales, assisted suicide as Assembly deadline looms Virginia legislators addressed hundreds of bills as the deadline by which all legislation except budget bills must clear its originating chamber arrived.
February 14, 2024 WATCH: Vulnerable Republican lampooned for 'embarrassing' exchange with reporter, 'lie' about district funding Democrats are targeting Rep. Maria Salazar with a video aimed at her claims she brought $40 million to her district despite voting against the legislation that provided some of it.
February 14, 2024 Double stabbing at Virginia technical school leaves one victim dead; police kill attacker A double stabbing suspect was shot and killed by police on the campus of JATC/NECA technical school in Manassas, Virginia on Tuesday, authorities said.
February 14, 2024 Virginia advances bill that would enable DACA recipients to become police officers Virginia State Sen. Jeremy McPike is the lead sponsor of a bill that would allow DACA recipients to become eligible for jobs in law enforcement.