President Donald Trump has enacted a temporary extension of a subsidy program for small businesses hit by the coronavirus. Legislation extends the June 30 deadline to apply for the program until August 8. July 4, 2020, 3:24 PM 1 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article WASHINGTON – …
Read More »Germany is the first major economy to phase out coal and nuclear power
German lawmakers passed new legislation ending the long-awaited removal of coal from the country, due to objections from environmental groups, the plan is not ambitious enough By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press July 3, 2020, 3:53 PM 4 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article BERLIN – German lawmakers …
Read More »Fears about opening Kansas schools fuel state mask order
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas governor and his top public health official said Thursday that they fear the state may not reopen its K-12 schools for the new school year in August if it does not reverse a recent increase in reported coronavirus cases. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly told legislative …
Read More »Judges cling to Russia’s secret investigative material
The Supreme Court is denying Congress access to the secret grand jury testimony of Russia’s investigation of special counsel Robert Mueller during the November election. By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press July 2, 2020 3:25 PM 5 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court …
Read More »Mississippi Governor Says He Will Sign A Bill To Change The State Flag If Passed
Mississippi lawmakers could vote in the coming days to remove the emblem of the Confederate battle from the state flag, a symbol that has come under intense criticism in recent weeks amid protests across the country against racial injustice. Republican Governor Tate Reeves said Saturday that he would sign a …
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