Governors
New Jersey's Democrats and Republicans are approaching the state's top-of-the-ballot race with markedly different visions for the Garden State. In the closely watched primary, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, 53, defeated five opponents and won a notable endorsement from former President Joe Biden, in her bid to become
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U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former prosecutor, Navy helicopter pilot, and mother of four, has won the Democratic primary in the New Jersey governor's race, The Associated Press projected, marking a swift election night victory. Sherrill, 53, defeated five opponents, including U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Newark
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Governor Jared Polis, term-limited and still in office, wielded his veto pen to significant effect in the now-completed 2025 legislative session. His record 11 vetoes underscored an emerging rift between Polis and fellow Democrats, particularly on issues like artificial intelligence and labor rights. Despite signing 476 of 487 bills into
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US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after publicly suggesting it would be "great" if California Governor Gavin Newsom was arrested, in a shocking escalation of their feud over immigration raids in Los Angeles. The Republican president deployed the National Guard in LA on Saturday without Newsom'
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Eleven candidates are vying for the Democratic and GOP nominations in the June 10 primaries, with five candidates running for the Republican nod and six candidates for the Democratic nomination. The primary election is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent history, with a record amount
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced significant investments in nonprofit organizations that aim to advance and promote Puerto Rican culture, arts, and education statewide. The investments, totaling $9 million, will support The Hispanic Heritage Council's Cultural Institute in Buffalo and the Hispanic Society Museum and Library in New York
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Democratic Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado faces mounting pressure from his own constituents, labor leaders, and civil rights advocates after revelations that he ordered state officials to comply with an ICE subpoena and hand over personal data of undocumented children in Colorado to federal immigration agents. The latest development sees
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently signed 476 bills into law, a record for his administration. However, he also vetoed 11 measures, surpassing his previous record of 10 vetoes set in the 2023 legislative session. The vetoes were met with various reactions from lawmakers and advocacy groups, who argued that some
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Kogi State governor, Ahmed Ododo, recently commended Prince Olatunji Olusoji, the founder of the Prince Olatunji Olusoji Foundation, for his exceptional humanitarian endeavours in the state. Governor Ododo praised Prince Olatunji for his relentless commitment to aiding the less-privileged in society, particularly in the areas of education, healthcare, social welfare,
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Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has shown unprecedented generosity to the state's 3,200 Hajj pilgrims by donating N450,000 to each of them in Saudi Riyals, amounting to a total of N1.4 billion. The governor made the announcement on Saturday while addressing the pilgrims in Mina,
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President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of US Marines to Los Angeles to protect federal personnel and property following two days of clashes between protesters and police during immigration raids. The move has sparked a heated debate over state sovereignty, with California Governor Gavin Newsom calling the deployment a "
Local government
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has revealed that his administration will not interfere with local government funds, allowing the third tier of government to drive development to the grassroots. This decision is a significant shift from the previous administration, which had hindered local government development. Governor Okpebholo stated that
