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A sign in support of Oregon's Measure 101 is displayed by a homeowner along a roadside in Lake Oswego, Ore. Tuesday's special election puts decisions over how the state funds Medicaid in voters' hands.

Part Of Oregon's Funding Plan For Medicaid Goes Before Voters

Last summer, the Oregon Legislature passed a package of state taxes to cover Medicaid's expanding rolls. But Oregon voters Tuesday could throw a wrench in that plan by refusing some of the taxes.

A year later, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has released body-worn camera footage of a July 13, 2022, incident in which one of several deputies arresting a woman at a traffic stop punched her in the face as she held her newborn baby.

An LA deputy punched a woman in the face as she held her 3-week-old baby, video shows

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna released video of the July 2022 incident this week, saying he'd only just learned of it. He said the deputy has been disciplined and the FBI is looking into it.

Carol J. Jewett, Bloomington

Carol J. Jewett, 85, of Bloomington, IL, passed away on May 17, 2025, at 11:25 am at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center.  She was born on December 11, 1939, in Bloomington to Albert and Edith (Higgs) Niepagen.

A gavel sits on a judge's bench. On top of that photo, the words "WGLT Courts" appears.

Adolescente de Bloomington sentenciado a 30 años en relación con apuñalamiento fatal en 2023

Un adolescente de Bloomington acusado del apuñalamiento fatal de otro joven ha sido sentenciado a 30 años de prisión.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she is pledging $10 million to establish new teams in every county and in New York City dedicated primarily to combat domestic terrorism. Here, Hochul holds up signed legislation as she is surrounded by lawmakers during a bill signing ceremony at the Northeast Bronx YMCA on June 6, 2022 in New York City.

NY governor pledges $10 million to fight domestic terrorism after Buffalo shooting

Each county's plan must include input from law enforcement, mental health and school professionals.

RIFs In District 87 Not Plentiful

The District 87 School Board has approved issuing annual Reduction In Force notices to eight people. It's part of what has become an annual exercise for…

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin during his election campaign in May.

Per Governor's Order, Kentucky Marriage Licenses No Longer Need Clerk's Name

The issue was brought to the forefront when Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis declined to issue licenses to same-sex couples. The ACLU says this new policy will just complicate things.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, at the White House in March. He's been urging the Florida Legislature to redraw congressional voting lines before the midterm elections.

Florida's DeSantis unveils a voting map that could add to Trump's GOP redistricting

Florida's governor has called lawmakers to meet starting Tuesday. They'll consider a fast-track redistricting that could flip some House seats held by Democrats to Republicans.

The Grand Princess cruise ship heads under the Golden Gate Bridge to a port in Oakland, Calif., on Monday. The ship's more than 2,400 passengers are headed to either medical care or a quarantine due to the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Grand Princess Cruise Ship Docks Off California Coast

As people began to disembark from the ship, officials said American passengers will be tested and held in quarantine in California, Texas and Georgia. International travelers will be sent home.

State Sen. Manar To Resign And Become Special Advisor To Governor

Democratic state Sen. Andy Manar of downstate Bunker Hill announced Monday he will resign from the General Assembly effective Jan. 17 to join the...

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