Alabama and Tennessee move to draw new congressional districts in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Lawmakers in several southern states will be meeting this week to consider redistricting plans in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act
Lincoln City Council member proposes to restore voter-approved minimum wage plan in city
Under Senator Raybould’s formula, the wage would rise to $15.26 next year. The law also sets a separate minimum wage of $13.50 for 14- and 15-year-olds.
How Democrats are positioned in the final primary push for Nebraska’s 2nd congressional district
Denise Powell still leads in direct campaign support for Democrats in the NE-02 race, according to Federal Election Commission data as of April 22. But that doesn’t include outside spending by PACs.
Doris Fisher, co-founder of iconic Gap chain, dies at 94
Doris Fisher, who co-founded the iconic clothing chain The Gap Inc. in 1969 with her late husband Don, has died
Met Gala guests arrive on carpet in dramatic works of art
The Met Gala red carpet opened with stars in custom looks celebrating fashion as art and the Costume Institute’s Costume Art exhibit.
Met Gala 2026: Best red carpet looks for ‘Fashion is Art’ theme
Here are the looks from the Met Gala as stars arrive in fashion inspired by art with bold gowns, sculptural outfits and a dramatic green carpet setting.
Redistricting is rampant ahead of the US House midterm elections. What states are taking action?
A partisan redistricting battle among states has accelerated ahead of the midterm elections
Teens allegedly held bus passengers at gunpoint, rise in youth violence
The Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said youth crimes are higher than he’s ever seen them before.
Justice Department investigating meat packers amid record-high beef prices
Experts say low cattle inventory and high demand are driving rising prices.