GOP mayor on TIME100 Next list is giving Fort Worth ‘what families need across this country’
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker says she's focused on improving the city's "quality of life," and providing policies that "families need across the country"
Pennsylvania Senate votes to undo tax increase on gasoline, diesel
A bill that is aimed at undoing the automatic wholesale tax increase on gas and diesel passed through Pennsylvania's state Senate. The vote was 29-19 in favor of the bill.
DeSantis warns over China real estate investments: 'Gobbling up land' not in Florida's best interest
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis argues the Biden administration left the "whole damn house open" to Chinese adversaries, forcing the state to take action preventing espionage.
Florida bill would prohibit financial institutions from tracking gun and ammo purchases
The Florida Arms and Ammo Act would prohibit financial institutions and payment processors from separately categorizing gun and ammo purchases in the state.
NY fired up over potential gas stove ban: It's 'not wanted'
New Yorkers are saying Gov. Kathy Hochul's plans to ban gas heating and appliances are "not wanted" in their homes. Here's why they want to stick with what they've got.
Willie Nelson’s Tennessee home, the inspiration for ‘Shotgun Willie,’ sells for $2.14M
Willie Nelson's former Tennessee home, which comes with rich country music history, is located 30 minutes outside of Nashville. It was the inspiration for 1973's "Shotgun Willie."
Amtrak train in South Carolina stalled for 20 hours, conductor tells riders who dial 911 they're not 'hostage'
An Amtrak train was stranded for at least 20 hours in rural South Carolina after the route from Washington, D.C., to Florida was detoured due to a freight train derailment.
Texas announces record budget surplus of nearly $33B: 'Unprecedented'
The Texas government announced that it brought in a $32.7 billion budget surplus, which is the largest in the state's history, setting up a debate over taxes and spending.
Florida Hurricane Ian survivors face deadline to apply for FEMA aid
Survivors of Hurricane Ian are running out of time to submit applications for Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster aid, with the deadline set for Jan. 12.
New York Gov. Hochul announces plans to ban gas heating in new homes, buildings constructed in next few years
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, in her state of the state address, announced zero-emission new construction and the phase out of the sale of new fossil fuel heating equipment.
In-N-Out Burger opening corporate hub, restaurants in Tennessee
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said that In-N-Out Burger will be opening a corporate hub in the state along with several restaurant locations.
California weather leaves over 200K without power, floods Union Station, closes beach due to sewage
A string of storms bringing heavy rain, powerful winds and widespread flooding to California have knocked out power to more than 200,000 across the state.
Yale graduate teachers, researchers vote to unionize
Yale University graduate teachers and researchers voted to unionize. The Yale faculty members have been attempting to unionize for over a decade, dating back to the 1990s.
New York City sees 7,000 nurses on strike at Mount Sinai, Montefiore hospitals after bargaining fails
More than 7,000 nurses at New York City's Mount Sinai Hospital and Montefiore are on strike Monday after union reps walked from the table despite Gov. Kathy Hochul's call to settle.
California facing $24B budget shortfall amid economic uncertainty
California is facing a $24 billion budget shortfall for 2023-24 as ongoing concerns about inflation and a potential recession create economic uncertainty.
New York City preps for 8,700 nurses to go on strike, impacting emergency triages at 3 major hospitals
New York City is bracing for a looming nursing strike that will reroute ambulance response from three major hospitals if they do not reach tentative agreements with the union before Monday.
Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne, granddaughter of John Wayne, reveals why she left California for Nashville
Jennifer Wayne, a member of Runaway June, is the granddaughter of legendary Hollywood actor and Western icon John Wayne. She is starring on The Design Network's "Flip U."
Missing Massachusetts woman Ana Walshe is real estate company employee who commuted to DC
Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old mother who vanished on New Year’s Day after leaving her home in Cohasset, Massachusetts, works in real estate. She commuted to a job in Washington, D.C.
Courts allow Texas natural gas project to proceed
A ruling by a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, which upheld permits for a south Texas natural gas pipeline, dealt a serious blow to environmental activists.
Southwest to review meltdown after union criticizes lack of plan
Southwest Airlines is vowing to conduct a review of the holiday travel meltdown that caused thousands of flight cancellations.



















