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Texas SC: Tornadoes are windstorms under insurance policy - Texas
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (330+ words) The Texas Supreme Court found that the term "windstorm" in a homeowners insurance policy applies to damages caused by a tornado. The February 13 opinion stems from a breach of contract lawsuit brought by Jeff and Staci Mankoff against Insurer Privilege…...
Nation's first primary states to begin early voting - Arkansas
2+ week, 2+ day ago (738+ words) (The Center Square) " Early voting has begun or is about to begin in states with the earliest 2026 midterm election primaries. Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi will hold some of the country's first primaries with March election dates already…...
Another special election follows Ebbinâs appointment
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (297+ words) (The Center Square) " Another Virginia special election is expected after Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger tapped Sen. Adam Ebbin to join her administration as a senior advisor at the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. Ebbin, a Northern Virginia Democrat who has represented…...
Reelection filing by Foxx highlights second week; deadline Friday - Election, Politics
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (327+ words) (The Center Square) " Making official her May 10 declaration, North Carolina Republican U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx led the second week of filing for the 2026 midterms. If successful, the New York City native from Banner Elk would win a 12th term " tied for second…...
Texas loses first round in court battle over 10 Commandments in schools - Texas
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (381+ words) (The Center Square) " The state of Texas has lost its first round in a legal battle filed by nonreligious parents and religious leaders from multiple faiths who oppose having the 10 Commandments posted in public school classrooms. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery…...
Senate Republicans rework SNAP reforms in 'big, beautiful bill' to skirt filibuster - Arkansas
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (396+ words) (The Center Square) " Senate Republicans have finally found a way to include their SNAP reforms, worth $41 billion in federal savings, within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The OBBBA " a massive budget reconciliation bill implementing the president's tax, energy, border,…...
How changing weather patterns can affect Illinois farming - Agriculture
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (303+ words) (The Center Square) " Illinois" unpredictable weather is throwing a curveball to the state"s farmers. Some areas of the state are significantly behind in rainfall and early indications are that the conditions will persist this summer. "It has just been…...
Rollins brings SNAP food restrictions to forefront with Nebraska soda ban - Nebraska
9+ mon, 22+ hour ago (752+ words) Rollins brings SNAP food restrictions to forefront with Nebraska soda ban - The Black Chronicle (The Center Square) " U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed a waiver for Nebraska's food stamp program making it the first in the nation to ban soda…...
Georgia's online age verification law facing legal challenge - Georgia
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (453+ words) Georgia's online age verification law facing legal challenge - The Black Chronicle (The Center Square) " Georgia is the latest state facing a legal challenge over a law that requires social media companies to verify a user's age. Lawmakers said Senate Bill…...
Op-Ed: Support for making Ivermectin over the counter, but consult your doctor - Louisiana
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (637+ words) Op-Ed: Support for making Ivermectin over the counter, but consult your doctor - The Black Chronicle This legislative session, Louisiana state Sen. Mike Fesi has proposed a bill to make ivermectin an over-the-counter medication, basically meaning that it can be obtained…...