A federal court in South Carolina ruled Thursday that this year's congressional elections are to be held under current district boundaries.While the court previously ruled the map unconstitutional for … [Read more...] about South Carolina congressional map can stay for this year’s elections, panel rules
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Georgia sports betting amendment clears committee, but still needs Dem votes to pass
There's still a chance Georgians could vote on authorizing sports betting in November, but the odds may be poor.The House Higher Education Committee on Thursday passed out both a proposed state … [Read more...] about Georgia sports betting amendment clears committee, but still needs Dem votes to pass
First week of NC sports betting sees almost $200M in wagers: ‘strong start’
Legalized statewide sports wagering in North Carolina from smartphones and desktops that began two weeks ago is off to a "strong start," a state lottery official said on Wednesday, likely buoyed by … [Read more...] about First week of NC sports betting sees almost $200M in wagers: ‘strong start’
North Carolina GOP elects Trump-endorsed executive director as its next chairman
North Carolina Republican activists have chosen the person running the state's party day-today operations to become its next chairman, succeeding Michael Whatley after he was elevated to lead the … [Read more...] about North Carolina GOP elects Trump-endorsed executive director as its next chairman
Jackson, Mississippi casino proposal dies in legislative committee
A Mississippi House leader said Tuesday that he won't move forward with a bill to allow a casino in the capital city of Jackson — a proposal that would have been a dramatic change in a decades-old a … [Read more...] about Jackson, Mississippi casino proposal dies in legislative committee
Planned aluminum smelter will permanently employ 1,000 in rural Kentucky, governor says
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday announced Century Aluminum Co.'s intent to build a smelter in the Bluegrass State's Appalachian northeast.Further action is still needed to finalize a … [Read more...] about Planned aluminum smelter will permanently employ 1,000 in rural Kentucky, governor says
Smoking with kids in car now illegal under West Virginia law
West Virginia, which has the highest rate of adult cigarette use in the nation, became the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Jim … [Read more...] about Smoking with kids in car now illegal under West Virginia law
NC Supreme Court declines challenge to Confederate monument’s removal
North Carolina's highest court declined on Friday to revive a challenge to the decision by Asheville city leaders to remove in 2021 a downtown monument honoring a Civil War-era governor.The state … [Read more...] about NC Supreme Court declines challenge to Confederate monument’s removal
Former Georgia GOP governor candidate pleads guilty in fraud case
A former Georgia insurance commissioner who made a failed Republican run for governor has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit health care fraud.John W. Oxendine of Johns Creek entered the guilty … [Read more...] about Former Georgia GOP governor candidate pleads guilty in fraud case
Tennessee Senate passes $2B business tax cut in bid to dodge lawsuit
The Tennessee Senate on Thursday approved a nearly $2 billion tax and refund for businesses, a proposal designed to prevent threats of a potential lawsuit even as critics warned the so-called solution … [Read more...] about Tennessee Senate passes $2B business tax cut in bid to dodge lawsuit