Jordan falls short on speaker election first ballot - Roll Call Rep. Jim Jordan couldn't muster enough votes to be elected speaker on his first try Tuesday as 20 GOP lawmakers voted for someone else. Roll Call · Oct 17, 2023
Jordan tries to sway holdouts ahead of high-stakes vote - Roll Call House GOP support for Jim Jordan of Ohio to be the next speaker climbed on Monday. But he still appeared short of the needed votes. Roll Call · Oct 16, 2023
Hawks on the board with NBL win over Phoenix Last year's wooden spooners the Illawarra Hawks have claimed their first win of the new NBL season, defeating an undermanned South East Melbourne at home. AAP · Oct 7, 2023
Dellavedova fires United to derby win in NBL opener Matthew Dellavedova has scored 17 first-half points to lead Melbourne United to an 82-67 win in the NBL season opener against South East Melbourne Phoenix. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
Kelly brings 'edge' but no bitterness in NBL return Coach Mike Kelly says he holds no grudge with his former club Cairns as he plots to rise from the ashes on his NBL return with South East Melbourne Phoenix. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
Kansas GOP leader wants to ban nonpartisan elections. Republicans are divided about it The Kansas Republican Party’s new chairman wants to eliminate nonpartisan elections for cities, counties and school boards, throwing his weight behind the concept after the GOP-controlled state Senate earlier this year rejected a similar idea. Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023
‘It can’t be left to the market’: the closure of Liddell power station and uncertainty of the future In the second of two features, we look at the plan for the site that became ‘history’ before being implemented, and what lies ahead The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023
South East Melbourne name Kelly new NBL coach Mike Kelly has been named as the new coach of the NBL's South East Melbourne Phoenix, after Simon Mitchell stepped down last month after four seasons in charge. AAP · Mar 30, 2023
Election deniers get fresh cash from tech firms as they end bans Some of the biggest technology and telecom companies jettisoned pledges made in the wake of the U.S. Capitol assault and gave money to reelect lawmakers who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s electoral victory, according to filings reviewed by Bloomberg News. Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022
Ways and Means chair contenders hone closing arguments - Roll Call The race for the House Ways and Means Committee chairmanship remains close as contenders prepare to make their final pitches. Roll Call · Dec 8, 2022
'Most innovative approach': New bid to build Civic stadium sent to PM There's a fresh push to put Civic back on the stadium and convention centre precinct agenda, with new designs showing a 30,000-seat venue can fit in the city. The Canberra Times · Dec 4, 2022
Dem rival: WVa GOP Rep. Miller's forum absence stands out West Virginia Republican U.S. Rep. Carol Miller has two challengers in next Tuesday's race for a seat representing the state's 1st Congressional District The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022
Buchanan touts business success in bid for Ways and Means slot Rep. Vern Buchanan is pitching a sharp pro-business focus as he seeks the top Republican spot on the House Ways and Means Committee Roll Call · Oct 14, 2022
The White House And Dave Portnoy Clap Back At Members Of Congress Criticizing Biden's Student Loan Plan A plan from President Joe Biden to cut student loan debt has divided the country with some feeling happy and others mad. Benzinga · Aug 26, 2022
Axios · Aug 26, 2022 White House claps back at MTG and other GOP lawmakers calling student loan plan unfair "Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene had $183,504 in PPP loans forgiven," the White House tweeted.
Salon · Jul 1, 2022 Republican goes after Ron Johnson again Johnson appeared to blame the scheme on Kelly, even while claiming that the entire affair is a "non-story"
Newcastle Herald · Jun 16, 2022 Business calls for direction to avoid 'ghost town' future in wake of BHP closure "They don't need to wait for the last minute, they need to start to do something to save the community and keep Muswellbrook on the map."
Manchester Evening News · May 31, 2022 The 'space-like' locomotive which 'completely transformed' rail now on display in Greater Manchester The Union of South Africa is on display at the Bury Transport Museum
Chicago Tribune · May 27, 2022 Lifeguard shortage threatens full opening of Chicago beaches and pools this summer CHICAGO — As Friday marked the official start of summer beach season, the city continues to face a severe, widespread lifeguard shortage that could result in closed beaches and pools later this year.
Roll Call · May 17, 2022 Republicans split on adding semiconductor tax breaks to competition bill An effort to add bipartisan tax incentives for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing to a House bill is running into GOP divisions.
Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022 Mooney win cements House Republicans’ belief in value of Trump endorsement Rep. Alex X. Mooney pummeled Rep. David B. McKinley by over 18 percentage points in the GOP primary for West Virginia’s redrawn 2nd District, an outcome that did not surprise their colleagues, who know how crucial an endorsement from former President Donald Trump can be for Republican candidates.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2022 Chicago Park District Board appoints Rosa Escareño as permanent CEO Rosa Escareño had acted as interim general superintendent and CEO since October, following the departure of Mike Kelly over his handling of allegations of sexual misconduct among some of the agency’s lifeguards.
ABC News · May 11, 2022 Eden-Monaro faces rising cost-of-living pressures and worker shortages as it prepares for election Businesses and support services in the NSW electorate of Eden-Monaro say they are struggling to cope with scarce, expensive housing and a shortage of workers.
Roll Call · May 11, 2022 Mooney win cements House Republicans’ belief in value of Trump endorsement - Roll Call Rep. Alex Mooney pummeled Rep. David McKinley in the primary race by over 18 points in the GOP primary for West Virginia's 2nd District.
Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022 Editorial: Pennsylvania officials indulge election delusion at Trump rally Under rainy skies last Thursday evening in Greensburg, several Pennsylvania politicians continued to indulge the delusion that Donald Trump won the 2020 election.