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Nova Scotia 2023-24 budget on track with deficit forecast of $264 million: minister

Nova Scotia 2023-24 budget on track with deficit forecast of $264 million: minister

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s budget remains on track with a slight $14.6-million improvement over the $278.9-million deficit estimated last spring, says Finance Minister Allan MacMaster.
Liberals seek ouster from Wisconsin judicial ethics panel of Trump lawyer who advised fake electors

Liberals seek ouster from Wisconsin judicial ethics panel of Trump lawyer who advised fake electors

MADISON, Wis.
Ruben Gallego is endorsed by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, his ex-wife, in bid for Arizona Senate seat

Ruben Gallego is endorsed by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, his ex-wife, in bid for Arizona Senate seat

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on Monday endorsed her ex-husband, U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, in his campaign to move up to the Senate.
Bid to boost tax break for volunteer firefighters as brigades struggle with retention

Bid to boost tax break for volunteer firefighters as brigades struggle with retention

Alberta volunteer firefighter Alison Archambault calls it her "soul work." But that doesn't mean some more help at tax time wouldn't be welcome too.
University of Northern B.C. to offer bachelor's degree in Nisga'a language

University of Northern B.C. to offer bachelor's degree in Nisga'a language

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A new bachelor of arts degree in Nisga'a language fluency will be offered starting next September at the University of Northern British Columbia.
Some Trump fake electors from 2020 haven't faded away. They have roles in how the 2024 race is run

Some Trump fake electors from 2020 haven't faded away. They have roles in how the 2024 race is run

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev.
What about Bob? Some NJ Democrats want Menendez to move on so they can fight for his Senate seat

What about Bob? Some NJ Democrats want Menendez to move on so they can fight for his Senate seat

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — For years in New Jersey, any Democrat weighing a run for statewide office had to grapple with an important question: What about Bob? It wasn't a reference to the 1991 Bill Murray flick but to Bob Menendez, the incumbent U.S.
'Pushed down our throats': Letters detail school pronoun concerns in Saskatchewan

'Pushed down our throats': Letters detail school pronoun concerns in Saskatchewan

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government received 18 official complaints in the summer before it implemented a rule preventing most children from changing their names or pronouns at school without parental consent.
Haley slams DeSantis for stumping in Iowa with Massie, who's opposed votes condemning antisemitism

Haley slams DeSantis for stumping in Iowa with Massie, who's opposed votes condemning antisemitism

ALTOONA, Iowa (AP) — Nikki Haley denounced Republican presidential rival Ron DeSantis in Iowa Sunday for campaigning in the state with Kentucky Rep.
Trump says Nevada fake electors treated 'unfairly' during rally in Reno

Trump says Nevada fake electors treated 'unfairly' during rally in Reno

RENO, Nev.