The Pinellas County Commission has approved a $312.5 million bond issue to finance its part of a new $1.3 billion stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. The 5-2 vote, which was delayed twice, allows the county to move forward with selling the bonds, contingent on the Rays meeting their obligations under the deal. The approval follows the St. Petersburg City Council’s earlier vote to approve its $287.5 million share of the project on December 6.
With a federal shutdown looming on Friday, congressional leaders are in a race against time to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government running. Key sticking points include farm aid and disaster assistance, with bipartisan negotiations at a standstill.
Georgia lawmakers plan to introduce legislation in the 2025 session to prohibit transgender students from competing on sports teams or using locker rooms that align with their gender identity.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) firmly rejected calls for state funding of sex change operations for transgender inmates, emphasizing the need to prioritize law-abiding citizens over convicted felons.
FBI agents conducted raids Thursday morning at autism treatment centers in Minneapolis and St. Cloud as part of a widening investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud.
The California Energy Commission approved a $1.4 billion plan to create more chargers for electric vehicles (EVs). The policy would result in an estimated 17,000 new chargers.
With fewer than 40 days until Inauguration Day, President-elect Donald Trump is adjusting his approach to key campaign promises. While his “Promises Made, Promises Kept” mantra energized his base throughout the 2024 campaign, Trump is now striking a more tempered tone on major issues like inflation, foreign policy, and government spending.
