Georgia Governor Expands

Democratic governors dress as Walz for Halloween

Democratic governors are dressing up as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for Halloween with just five days to go until Election Day. Govs. Wes Moore of Maryland, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Maura ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

92 unaccounted for as misinformation continues after Helene: Governor

Ninety-two people remain unaccounted for in hard-hit North Carolina in the wake of the "catastrophic disaster" unleashed by Hurricane Helene, Gov. Roy Cooper said.

The ‘Greenest Governor’ Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law

Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Menendez brothers latest: DA to petition governor for clemency

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is supporting the Menendez brothers' new effort to petition California Gov. Gavin Newsom for clemency

C.D.C. Expands Covid Vaccine Recommendations

The agency endorsed additional doses for people at high risk.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65

Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinet

Business - Financial Times - October 13

92 people remain missing in North Carolina after Helene, governor says

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says 92 people remain unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene's wrath destroyed full roads and communities in the state. Mud and floods dragged away homes and may have ...

Ban on guns at Albuquerque area playgrounds allowed to lapse by governor

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says she's ended an emergency public health order that suspended the right to carry guns at public parks and playgrounds in the Albuquerque area.

New Mexico governor won't renew ban on carrying firearms in public

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will not renew a temporary ban on carrying firearms in public.

Back-to-back rate cuts no indication of future ECB policy, governor says

Slovenian central bank chief Boštjan Vasle argues central bank needs flexibility to respond to signs of persistent inflation

World - Financial Times - October 20

'Blue wall' Democratic governors boost Harris with bus tour

Democratic governors of the three “Blue Wall” states touted Kamala Harris’ ground game and predicted she will win their states but acknowledged the race is a toss-up.

Former GOP governor endorses Brown in Ohio Senate race

Former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft, a Republican, threw his support behind Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) in his closely watched reelection bid for the U.S. Senate. In a letter to the editor published ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Trump bashes FEMA, NC governor as he tours Helene storm damage

Former President Trump on Monday attacked the federal response to Hurricane Helene by repeating debunked claims about funding and bashed North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) during a stop in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

North Carolina governor shares warning to Trump before his visit to Asheville

Twenty-six people remain unaccounted for in hard-hit North Carolina in the wake of the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene, officials said Monday.

UK inflation fading faster than expected, says BoE governor

But Andrew Bailey wants to see a further decline in services price growth

Business - Financial Times - October 23

California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Louisiana governor calls a special session to address taxes and the courts

Louisiana legislators will meet for a special session beginning Nov. 6 to consider Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s ambitious attempt to overhaul the state’s tax structure

Lebanon's detained former central bank governor faces new corruption charge

A Lebanese judge has charged the country’s detained former central bank governor with illicit enrichment and issued an arrest warrant

World - ABC News - 9 hours ago

Mississippi legislative leaders advocate Medicaid expansion, heading to conflict with the governor

Mississippi’s Republican legislative leaders say they plan to push for Medicaid expansion to cover working people who earn to little to afford private insurance

Health - ABC News - 4 hours ago

Harris expands economic plans with focus on Black men

Vice President Harris on Monday released an opportunity agenda for Black men, focusing on helping business owners, teachers, cryptocurrency investors, men with health conditions, and men in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

FirstFT: Uber explored bid for travel website Expedia

Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris locks horns with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier and Wall Street roars back

World - Financial Times - October 17

Toyoda Gosei expands India airbag plant

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Burkert expands presence in India with new facility in Pune

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Harris and Trump are equally silent on the expanding US debt

The nation is borrowing to finance current consumption rather than to make much-needed long-term investments

World - Financial Times - October 18

TreeHouse frozen waffle recall expanded to include pancakes

A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.

Israel pushes for expanded UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

Netanyahu government wants Unifil forces to patrol much larger area and carry out border inspections

Business - Financial Times - October 24

US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending

Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust health

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Unrivaled expands rosters, awaits Clark decision

Unrivaled, the newly formed 3-on-3 women's basketball league, added Fever star Aliyah Boston as its 30th player Thursday and plans to add six additional players before the league opens play in ...

Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago

BlackRock launches ETF that expands beyond the 'Magnificent Seven'

BlackRock's iShares is targeting investors who want to diversify beyond from the "Magnificent Seven" megacap stocks.

Business - CNBC - 1 hour ago

Israel expands Lebanon offensive as Iran warns of ‘no red lines’

World - Yahoo News - October 13

Hezbollah vows to expand attacks in Israel after deadly strike in Lebanon's Christian heartland

Hezbollah's acting leader says the militant group will aim rockets into more areas of Israel

World - ABC News - October 15

Stellantis Expands Mexico Factory to Build More Ram Pickups Outside the U.S.

Such a step by the automaker would threaten its already-frayed relationship with the UAW, which has criticized moves to cut U.S. jobs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Cruz expands lead over Allred in Texas Senate race

Sen. Ted Cruz (R) has expanded his lead over Rep. Colin Allred (D) in the Texas Senate race as he attempts to lock down a third term in office, according to a new poll. A University of Houston ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Meat recall expands to almost 12 million pounds of products

BrucePac, a large producer of prepackaged meat and poultry, has expanded an existing recall to include the addition of almost 1.8 million pounds of ready-to-eat products distributed to schools, ...