Local government
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors has approved over $725 million in financial assistance to help 13 municipalities and public authorities advance critical infrastructure projects that protect or improve water quality. The funding will be used
Local government
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike on Monday inaugurated the Orogbum Crescent road project in the New Government Reserved Area (GRA) Phase II, Port Harcourt Local Government Area. In his speech, Wike lauded the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for its commitment to serving the people of Nigeria, while criticizing
Local government
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has received a significant boost ahead of the September governorship election, as youth groups from the six local government areas in Edo North Senatorial district have declared their support for his re-election. The Amalgamated Youth groups, comprising various youth organizations from across the senatorial district,
Local government
As the nation continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, a major bipartisan interstate compact among governors has been announced to expand the use of rapid point-of-care antigen tests. The six-state agreement, facilitated by The Rockefeller Foundation, aims to scale up testing production, reduce shortages, and aid in the safe
Elections
Senator Richard G. Lugar swept to victory with more than twice as many votes as his Democratic opponent, former Representative Jim Jontz, in Indiana. This electoral momentum continued as Governor Terry E. Branstad, a Republican, barely won his unprecedented bid for a fourth term in Iowa, defeating Attorney General Bonnie
Elections
As Rudy Giuliani staked his political future on the election of Democratic Governor Mario M. Cuomo, he suffered a significant defeat with the win of Republican George E. Pataki. Cuomo conceded, thanking the Mayor for his endorsement, citing an "act of courage and independence so rare in politics."
