$100 million in transportation funds released for North Carolina after Helene

North Carolina’s Helene cleanup efforts begin North Carolina’s massive cleanup efforts underway more than a week after Helene 01:21 Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation released $100 million in emergency funds on Saturday for North Carolina to rebuild its roads and bridges damaged by Helene.  “We are providing this initial round of funding so

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Takes Up GOP Challenge to Defective Mail-In Ballot Curing

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear the RNC’s challenge to rulings requiring counties to adopt notify-and-cure procedures for defective ballots. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge from the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Republican Party of Pennsylvania against lower court rulings that require counties to notify voters of

Trump, Harris Promise Auto Jobs for Michigan in Back-to-Back Rallies

Both candidates promised to revive the domestic auto industry, though voters appeared to have broader concerns. FLINT, Mich.—Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump pitched competing plans for creating auto manufacturing jobs in Michigan at rallies held just one day and 40 miles apart. Harris promised a Flint audience on Oct. 4 that

Trump Chastises Federal Response to Hurricane Helene, Vows to Restore ‘Fort Bragg’ Name

As of Oct. 5, 115 deaths had been reported by North Carolina state and local authorities. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.—While cleanup and rescue efforts continued on the opposite side of the state, former President Donald Trump chastised the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene at a town hall in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Oct. 4 Speaking in

South Carolina Extends Voter Registration Deadline Due to Impact of Hurricane Helene

The extension was announced by the election commission after a judge granted an extension in response to a lawsuit filed by the South Carolina Democratic Party. The South Carolina Election Commission said on Friday that the state’s voter registration deadline has been extended to Oct. 14 due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene. The

Jane Fonda goes door-to-door to support local candidates in 2024

Imagine hearing a knock on your door and opening it to find actor Jane Fonda campaigning for a local election candidate.  That’s how the 86-year-old actor and activist is spending her time this election season. She’s campaigning around the country for local candidates who support action on climate change, building on her years of climate-related