Ohio Democrats’ path to the governor’s office runs through rural areas that had turned against themMARIETTA, Ohio (AP) — Speaking to a small gathering of supporters as the Ohio River flowed behind her, Dr. Amy Acton announced she was backing a three-year moraWTOP16h agoWhole story →FoodPlanet
A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistrictingSCOTLANDVILLE, La. (AP) — If you cross the Mississippi River on the Huey P. Long-O.K. Allen Bridge, pass the Exxon Refinery, then head north for a few minutes,WTOP2d agoWhole story →BuildJusticelouisiana redistricting
Long-awaited dam safety reforms move closer to law after Michigan Senate voteThe Michigan Senate on Thursday voted to overhaul Michigan’s lax dam safety laws, moving long-awaited reforms one vote away from reaching Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.WTOP4d agoWhole story →JusticePlanetGretchen WhitmerS 947HR 5485michigan dam safety reform vote
DC community concerned that Trump’s golf plans could affect popular roadway used by bicyclists, runnersThere are questions about the future of Ohio Drive in D.C. after The Washington Post reported that President Donald Trump has been floating the idea of making changes to the roadway so the East Potomac Golf Links could stretch to the nearby water's edge.WTOP4d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetDonald Trumpohio drive golf course plans
Spanberger’s energy plan keys in on clean energy to meet growing demand and VCEA goalsGov. Abigail Spanberger released the commonwealth’s latest energy plan on Thursday, marking the first long-range blueprint of her term for how Virginia can meet its growing energy demands and achieve the Virginia Clean Economy Act’s decarbonization and energy goals.WTOP4d agoWhole story →PlanetAbigail Spanbergervirginia energy plan release
FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumersThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI , Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technologyWTOP5d agoWhole story →CommerceTechnologyftc ai investigation
Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsWASHINGTON (AP) — Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new eWTOP5d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetpermitting bill deal
Millions who need flood insurance the most don’t have it as flawed federal program raises pricesWASHINGTON (AP) — In eastern Kentucky, Libby Honeycutt listened upstairs to the sound of glass breaking below as floodwaters tore apart her house. Twenty-six miWTOP7d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetflood insurance program issues
