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GOP Leaders Diverge on Trump, Putting Party in Limbo

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 2:00am

One by one, the Republican leaders of Congress have made the trip to Mar-a-Lago to see Donald Trump.

With Layoffs Down, Spending Up, Rebound Gains Momentum

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 2:00am

A much-awaited economic boom coming off the pandemic recession appeared to edge closer to reality Thursday with fresh data showing the pace of layoffs dwindling, consumers spending freely and manufacturing rebounding.

Alaska Denied Benefits to Gay Couples Despite Court Rulings

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 1:00am

Alaska wrongly denied some same-sex spouses benefits for years by claiming their unions were not recognized even after courts struck down gay marriage bans, court documents obtained by The Associated Press show.

Nebraska Construction Wage, Tax Fraud Under Fire

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 1:00am

Nebraska is losing millions in tax money and many workers are being cheated by unscrupulous companies that pay their workers under the table. That’s the message of a public-awareness campaign launched last week by the regional carpenters’ union.

Corrections Official Resigned Over Inmate Abortion Decision

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 12:00am

A Nebraska corrections official resigned in protest last week after the department denied an inmate’s request for an abortion.

Hayden Thomas, who was the department’s Americans With Disabilities Act coordinator since 2019, resigned April 12.

5 Home Remodeling Trends to Keep an Eye On in 2021

Published by Nikki Ratay on Sun, 04/18/2021 - 5:00am

After a year of spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes fit their new realities. Open floor plans are out; dedicated spaces for remote work and learning are in. Yards are being transformed into entertainment spaces and walls are being repainted. At the same time, increased demand and safety concerns can make the remodeling process much longer than before.

Business Faces Tricky Path Navigating Post-Trump Politics

Published by Nikki Ratay on Sat, 04/17/2021 - 5:00am

For more than a half-century, the voice emerging from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s monolithic, Beaux Arts-styled building near the White House was predictable: It was the embodiment of American business and, more specifically, a shared set of interests with the Republican Party.

The party’s bond with corporate America, however, is fraying.

Biden Republicans? Some in GOP Seem Open to His Agenda

Published by Nikki Ratay on Sat, 04/17/2021 - 4:00am
Jay Copan poses for a photo at his home in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, April 9, 2021. Copan voted for Donald Trump in 2016 but so regretted it that he posed for a billboard opposing the reelection of his party’s candidate. (AP)

Jay Copan doesn’t hide his disregard for the modern Republican Party.

A solid Republican voter for the past four decades, the 69-year-old quickly regretted casting his 2016 ballot for Donald Trump. When Trump was up for reelection last year, Copan appeared on roadside billboards across North Carolina, urging other Republicans to back Democratic rival Joe Biden.

In GOP Strongholds, a Big Push for ‘Culture War’ Legislation

Published by Nikki Ratay on Sat, 04/17/2021 - 3:00am

An ardent abortion foe who once opposed allowing gay couples to be foster parents, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the unlikeliest figure to complain about bills on the “culture wars” reaching his desk.

Lawmakers Seeking Limits on Governors’ Emergency Powers

Published by Nikki Ratay on Sat, 04/17/2021 - 2:00am

As governors loosen long-lasting coronavirus restrictions, state lawmakers across the U.S. are taking actions to significantly limit the power they could wield in future emergencies.

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