Louisiana officials weighed on the June 28 Supreme Court ruling upholding President Barack Obama’s health care law. A look at some of the comments: Gov. Bobby Jindal, a Republican: “Today’s decision is a blow to our freedoms. The Court should …
Another dust storm has blown through the Phoenix metropolitan area and parts of southern Arizona. Wednesday evening’s storm came on the heels of one Tuesday night that reduced visibility to about 1 to 2 miles in some areas. National Weather …
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is calling the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the vast majority of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul a “stomach punch to the American economy.” Perry said in a statement following the June 28 ruling …
President Barack Obama declared a major disaster in Colorado late Thursday, making funds available for two large fires in the state which have reportedly destroyed nearly 600 structures combined. Obama was to tour fire-stricken areas Friday. According to the U.S. …
Republican members of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation are decrying the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the federal health care law. U.S. Rep Tom Cole says the court has spoken — and it’s up to voters to make their voices heard …
Habitat for Humanity organizers are planning a construction blitz to build 19 new houses for southern Indiana families who lost their homes in the tornadoes that struck in March. The group hopes to recruit about 3,000 volunteers to help build …
A court is upholding a $1.2 million state fine for labor violations committed by a Texas labor broker who underpaid dozens of mentally disabled workers at an Iowa turkey processing plant. The Iowa Court of Appeals rejected arguments by Henry’s …
A doctor who spent a dozen years on the run from federal fraud charges in Illinois has been returned to the United States from Peru. Sixty-five-year-old Dr. Juan Rios was arraigned in federal court in East St. Louis. That’s where …
A Nebraska lawmaker who has led the push to create a state-based marketplace for health insurance says officials must move quickly and seek public comments as they enact the requirements of the federal health care law. Omaha Sen. Jeremy Nordquist …
New Department of Education figures show that New York City schools made 3,600 calls to the 911 emergency system to deal with non-suicide-related mental health problems during the last school year. That’s 17 students a day who were sent to …
