All articles tagged with #governor
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Financial Times
Iran has replaced its central bank governor in an effort to address and contain ongoing cost-of-living protests across the country.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by ABC11
Hundreds gathered in Wilson, North Carolina, to honor the life and legacy of former governor Jim Hunt, the state's longest-serving governor known for his contributions to education and economic growth, who passed away at 88 on his family farm.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by VPM
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is projected to become Virginia's first woman governor, winning a decisive victory alongside other Democratic wins in statewide offices and expanding the House majority, amid a challenging political and economic climate.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Virginia's upcoming election features historic races including the first female governor candidate from either party, with Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears, and potential groundbreaking wins for openly gay Republican John Reid and Muslim woman Ghazala Hashmi, which could impact the state Senate's balance of power.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC 5 Chicago
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who served in the 1990s and was known for his efforts to improve state laws and reduce debt, has died at age 79 after battling pancreatic cancer, with his family confirming his passing in Springfield.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
Maryland's governor, initially aiming for a conciliatory approach, has become more confrontational with Trump due to the deployment of the National Guard to D.C. and attacks on Baltimore, making the conflict personal.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
Texas House Democrats, who left the state to block a vote on new congressional maps, plan to return after the governor ended the special session, claiming they achieved their goal of raising awareness and sparking national backlash against mid-decade redistricting. Their return depends on future negotiations, with the governor and Republicans indicating a second special session will be called if necessary to pass the redistricting measures.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Alaska Beacon
Alaska lawmakers, in a rare move, overrode Governor Dunleavy's vetoes, restoring over $50 million in public school funding and passing legislation on oil tax settlements, marking a significant legislative action since 1987 and reflecting ongoing political disagreements.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ny.gov
The New York governor's website is currently inaccessible due to a Cloudflare security challenge, requiring users to unblock challenges.cloudflare.com to proceed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ny.gov
Access to the New York governor's website is currently restricted due to a Cloudflare security challenge, requiring users to unblock the service to proceed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ny.gov
Access to the New York governor's website is currently restricted due to a Cloudflare security challenge, requiring users to unblock challenges.cloudflare.com to proceed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WITN
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed Senate Bill 382, labeling it a "sham" for including provisions that he claims violate the constitution by removing appointment powers from the next governor and interfering with the attorney general's duties. While the bill allocates $227 million for disaster relief, critics argue it also strips power from incoming Democratic officials. The Republican-led General Assembly is expected to override the veto before losing their supermajority in January.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
North Carolina's Democratic Governor, Roy Cooper, has vetoed a Republican-backed bill that aimed to shift power away from the governor's office to the state legislature. This move is part of an ongoing power struggle between the Democratic governor and the Republican-controlled legislature, highlighting the political tensions in the state.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to visit areas in the state known for their support of former President Donald Trump, signaling an effort to engage with constituents across the political spectrum. This visit is part of Newsom's broader strategy to address concerns and communicate directly with residents in these regions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ny.gov
Access to the New York governor's website is currently restricted due to a Cloudflare security challenge, requiring users to unblock the service to proceed.