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Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island’s first Black candidate elected to Congress

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:42 GMT

Democrat Gabe Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday, becoming the state’s first Black candidate elected to Congress.The former White House aide succeeds former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who stepped down this summer to become president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation.Amo, 35, grew up in Pawtucket as the son of Ghanaian and Liberian immigrants. He emerged victorious from a crowded Democratic field in the September primary, claiming more than 32% of the vote.Amo served in the Obama and Biden administrations, most recently as the deputy director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. He also served at one point in the administration of then-Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo.Amo, who went to Wheaton College and studied public policy at Oxford University, has said he was inspired by the drive of his parents. His mother studied nursing and his father opened a liquor store in part so he could be his own...

Decisión 2023: Cierran las urnas en Virginia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:42 GMT

Cerraron las urnas a las 7 p.m. el Día de las Elecciones en Virginia mientras un ciclo de campañas legislativas cuidadosamente observado. Los votantes estaban decidiendo si otorgar a los republicanos un control total del gobierno estatal o permitir que los demócratas sigan sirviendo como bastión contra el gobierno del gobernador Glenn Youngkin.Aunque han cerrado las urnas, cualquier persona en fila antes de las 7 p.m. tendrá la oportunidad de votar. Puedes seguir los resultados proyectados aquí.Los resultados en Virginia – uno de sólo cuatro estados con elecciones legislativas este año – serán cuidadosamente escudriñados por todo el país para dar pistas de lo que está por venir en la contienda presidencial del 2024. Todos 100 escaños en la Cámara de Delegados de Virginia y 40 escaños en el Senado de Virginia estaban en la boleta. Los republicanos, con una estrecha mayoría de 52 a 48 en la Cámara de Delegados, esperan ganar control completo de la legislatura estatal y despe...

Decisions on Maine electric utilities, tribal obligations upcoming as state’s polls close

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:42 GMT

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine voters faced a busy ballot on Tuesday in an off-year election dominated by a decision over whether to replace the state’s two much-criticized private electric utilities.Voters also cast ballots about whether to restore language about honoring obligations to Native American tribes to printed versions of the state constitution. Polls closed at 8 p.m. on an Election Day that saw consistent participation despite a lack of statewide offices on the ballot.The Maine Department of the Secretary of State saw “steady turnout at the locations we’ve visited, maybe even strong for an odd-year election,” said Emily Cook, a spokesperson for the office.Other referendums included a vote on whether to attempt to curb influence from foreign governments and entities on state elections.The state’s busy slate of referendums came a year before Maine will likely once again emerge as a battleground for a congressional seat and a presidential electoral vote in its more cons...

Colorado election results 2023: Prop HH, Denver school board, more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Get results in the Nov. 2023 election and the latest vote totals for Denver and Colorado on Propositions HH and II, Referred Question 2P and Denver school board races from FOX31 KDVR and Colorado's Very Own Channel 2 KWGN.Statewide Ballot Propositions→ Map: County-by-County Prop HH results→ Map: County-by-County Prop II resultsDenver Ballot QuestionDenver School BoardAurora MayorLinks: Local County ResultsFor more local results, visit your official county elections website.AdamsArapahoeAlamosaArchuletaBacaBentBoulderBroomfieldChaffeeCheyenneClear CreekConejosCostillaCrowleyCusterDeltaDenverDoloresDouglasEagleElbertEl PasoFremontGarfieldGilpinGrandGunnisonHinsdaleHuerfanoJacksonJeffersonKiowaKit CarsonLakeLa PlataLarimerLas AnimasLincolnLoganMesaMineralMoffatMontezumaMontroseMorganOteroOurayParkPhillipsPitkinProwersPuebloRio BlancoRio GrandeRouttSaguacheSan JuanSan MiguelSedgwickSummitTellerWashingtonWeldYuma Close Thanks for signing up! Wat...

Proposition HH results: Colorado voters reject property tax measure | Election 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Voters in Colorado have rejected Proposition HH, according to the Associated Press. The measure would have reduced property taxes and changed TABOR refunds. Under Prop HH, the state would have been allowed to reduce the tax refunds, keeping and spending some additional excess revenue. That money would have gone to schools, with a portion also going to local governments to offset losses in property tax revenue.Get the latest results below on Colorado's Proposition HH in the Nov. 7, 2023 election. Live updates from FOX31 KDVR and Colorado's Very Own Channel 2 KWGN.Election Results Quick LinksFull ResultsDenver ResultsProp II Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News Alerts SIGN UP NOW Get the latest results and alerts on breaking news with the ...

Health officials investigating case of tuberculosis within UMass Boston community

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:42 GMT

Health officials are investigating a case of tuberculosis in the UMass Boston community, officials said Tuesday.  The Boston Public Health Commission in a statement said it is aware of an active case and said it is working with both UMass Boston and the state Department of Public Health to conduct contact tracing and inform contacts about possible exposure. “Given that tuberculosis requires prolonged close contact to spread from one individual to another, we do not believe this active case poses a health risk to the general public,” officials said. “Tuberculosis is a very treatable and curable disease, and we encourage members of the UMass Boston community to contact a health care provider or the student health services if they are concerned about possible exposure,” the public health commission continued in its statement. The Department of Public Health has information on tuberculosis available on its website.The Centers for Disease Control on its own website says tubercu...

Flag football event at Gillette Stadium aims to empower girls and women through sports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:42 GMT

Flag football players took over the field at Gillette Stadium Tuesday all as part of an initiative to empower young women through sports and STEM activities. The event was put on by the New England Patriots Foundation, Bridgestone and the nonprofit Play Like a Girl. On Tuesday, members of the Boston Renegades women’s tackle football team in New England led girls through drills.“They’re very inspirational,” said Yarimar Perez, a high school flag football player.In addition to the Renegades, Patriots player Jonathan Jones also helped out.“Just be an ally and advocate and let them know to have the confidence to be anything they want and they’re special, each and every one of them and they have a bright future in front of them,” Jones said.Play Like a Girl mentor Ashley Green said Play Like a Girl “aims to level the playing field with women and girls in STEM and sports.”Learning skills for the field and life, a STEM activity on vehicle engineering and maintenance w...

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Boston Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:42 GMT

Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Boston later this week for an event ahead of the upcoming National Apprenticeship Week, her office announced. National Apprenticeship Week is set for next week. Harris is scheduled to visit Boston on Thursday for what her office described as a moderated conversation with members of registered apprenticeship programs. Harris’ office said the event “will highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to supporting workers and creating good paying union jobs.”Officials did not announce a location for Harris’ visit. Harris is also scheduled to attend a private fundraiser in Boston at a time and location to be announced on Thursday.Harris previously visited Massachusetts over the summer when she spoke at the 114th annual National NAACP Convention in Boston.

Tyngsboro police investigating after thieves steal necklace from 77-year-old woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:42 GMT

Tyngsboro police asked for the public’s help Tuesday after a 77-year-old woman said someone stole a cherished necklace off her neck. Police in a statement said the robbery happened Monday afternoon on Caroline Way in town. Police said the woman told investigators she had been walking on a sidewalk when a black SUV pulled up beside her. The woman said a woman in the passenger seat of the SUV motioned for her to come toward the car. When the victim approached, police said, the woman in the passenger seat allegedly grabbed her by the back of the head and stole the gold necklace. Family members said the stolen necklace has a pendant with a picture of the victim’s husband on one side and a picture of her parents on the other. The victim, herself, had a small scratch on her neck after this incident but did not suffer any serious injuries. Her family said she was shaken up, adding that they are surprised because the area where this incident happened is usually safe.Whil...

GOP Rep. Peter Durant declares victory in Senate special election for Central Mass. seat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:42 GMT

Senate Republicans are in line to see one more member added to their ranks this session after Rep. Peter Durant declared victory Tuesday night in a special election for a Central Massachusetts seat that includes Gardner and a sliver of Worcester.Political onlookers have largely viewed the race between Durant and Democratic Rep. Jonathan Zlotnik as a test of the MassGOP’s new leadership’s ability to grow the party’s legislative strength in the wake of former Chairman Jim Lyons’ departure.The test proved successful in this election, where a Democratic seat was flipped to the Republican column.Durant declared victory just after 9 p.m. at an election night party in Rutland.“I look forward to representing your values and interests on Beacon Hill,” he said on social media. “To my wife, Kate, thank you for your constant support, especially over the past five months. I owe this all to you. I look forward to sharing more information with you in the coming days as I look for...