Amid unhinged attacks from Donald Trump last year, Gabriel Sterling, a top Republican election official in Georgia, was forced to have police protection at his home. Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia secretary of state, also received threats, as did his wife. But what really got Sterling’s blood pressure up—the “straw that […]
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Officials say ballots safe after alarm at elections facility
ATLANTA (AP) — An alarm linked to a motion sensor inside a warehouse in Atlanta where ballots from last year’s election are stored went off over the weekend but the ballots remained secure, officials said Tuesday. The alarm at the Fulton County elections warehouse went off Saturday, and county Sheriff […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: EPA finalizes rule aimed at reducing smog pollution across state lines | 12 states challenge Trump-era hurdles for energy efficiency regulation | Career officials to resume processing drilling permits
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Career officials to resume processing drilling permits
Career staff will once again have the final say on whether to approve drilling permits on public lands and offshore, ending a two-month period during which the Biden administration has allowed senior officials to make those decisions. In an email Monday, an Interior spokesperson said a January order that required […]
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Biden officials fall behind in race to add more shelter space for migrant teens and children
In recent days there have been more than 3,500 unaccompanied teens and children stranded in steel-and-concrete detention cells designed for adults, waiting for shelter beds to open up, the latest Department of Homeland Security figures show. The minors are spending an average of 108 hours in Border Patrol stations before […]
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US officials: report on oil and gas sale ban due by summer
FILE – In this Jan. 14, 2015, file photo, oil pump jacks are seen in McKenzie County, in western North Dakota. The Biden administration said Tuesday, March 9, 2021, that it will deliver an interim report on its suspension of oil and gas sales from federal lands and waters by […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: US officially rejoins Paris climate agreement | Biden Energy Dept orders sweeping review of Trump energy rules | Texas power grid was ‘seconds and minutes’ from total failure, officials say
TGIF! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. NO, THAT’S […]
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Trash service delayed in Norman, city officials give update on services
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – Trash collection service will be delayed a day in Norman and city offices will be closed on Wednesday. The city issued a news released stating that trash service, bulky waste and recycling collection did not run today, Tuesday, Feb. 16, because of equipment failures caused by […]
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Defense officials fear ‘insider attack’ on Biden inauguration
This is a rush transcript from “Special Report” January 18, 2021. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. BRET BAIER, FOX NEWS ANCHOR (on camera): Thin mints, I got it. Thanks,Dana. Good evening. Welcome to Washington, I’m Bret Baier. Breaking tonight, we are less […]
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Nokian Tyres Dayton, Tennessee, plant key in company growth strategy, officials say
A Nokian Tyres’ official, speaking at the launch of a key all-season tire last week, used a down-home analogy that likely anyone at its Dayton, Tennessee, production plant would understand. In order for the Finland-based company to grow in the U.S. and especially in the South and West, “you have […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Emails show Interior ethics officials raised concerns over video promoting Trump | Endangered Species rollback faced early pushback within administration | 17 states sue EPA for declining to tighten air pollution standards
HAPPY WEDNESDAY! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. TODAY’S […]
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State officials unveil plan to remediate Liberty State Park’s 234-acre interior
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection unveiled its plans to remediate the contaminated interior of Liberty State Park, 234 acres of parkland that has been long fenced off from the public. David Haymes, director of the DEP’s Division of Enforcement, Technical and Financial Support, said during a public meeting […]
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Local health officials pleading for COVID-19 compliance
Leaders of the Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team are emphasizing to the community that the local health care system is facing extremely serious strain and urgent help is needed. Load Error “Make no mistake – COVID-19 is real,” they said in a news release. “The impact on our healthcare system is […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Government scientists predicted border wall construction could harm wildlife refuge | Haaland nomination generates excitement in Native American communities | Trump officials wrongly awarded Alaska grant in bid to open Tongass
TGIF! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. PUTTING UP […]
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Officials warn of holiday house fires caused by decorations, cooking | Colorado Springs News
The National Fire Protection Association is warning Coloradans to beware of holiday fire risks as celebrations begin this season. Holiday cooking and decorations lead to an increased fire risk. According to NFPA, Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are two of the top days each year for home fires caused by […]
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Local officials reach out to homeless students in Volusia County
The Daytona Beach News-Journal As you read this, there are students in Volusia County schools who don’t know where they will sleep tonight, and others who rely on the precarious hospitality of friends, family or acquaintances. Some, including children who are heartbreakingly young, are still with their parents. Others are […]
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City Officials Seek Input For Community Skatepark | News, Sports, Jobs
A conceptual design of what the new Jamestown Riverwalk Skatepark might look like once completed. City officials are asking local residents to fill out a survey, bit.ly/RiverwalkSkatepark, to gather community input about the park. Submitted photo Area skateboarders are one step closer to performing a “tic-tac” at the city’s planned […]
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Local officials warning of package theft as holiday shopping nears
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — As early Black Friday deals roll out online, holiday shopping is right at our finger tips. But crimes of opportunity aren’t limited to the Grinch. Despite several security measures in place for this Amazon Hub at the new Chevron in the Tower District, this broken locker […]
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Trump officials approve Georgia plan to remove healthcare.gov as enrollment option
The Trump administration on Sunday evening approved Georgia’s proposal to eliminate the federal healthcare.gov website as a path to enroll in health insurance, instead directing people to private brokers and insurers. The Trump administration and Georgia Gov. Brian KempBrian KempGeorgia governor quarantines after possible COVID exposure Georgia Republican Drew Ferguson […]
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Trump officials blur lines on campaigning, governing
Multiple Trump administration officials have turned into surrogates for the president’s reelection campaign this week, further muddying the distinction between government work and politicking in a White House that has pushed those boundaries for four years. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany has appeared on TV multiple times this week […]