Republican concedes race for New Mexico House seat
Incumbent Republican Rep. Yvette Herrell conceded defeat Wednesday in a close-fought race for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, clearing a path toward victory for Democratic challenger Gabe Vasquez. Herrell congratulated…
Effort to further restrict abortion fails in South Carolina
After a dozen meetings and sessions over the summer and fall, South Carolina efforts to pass a stricter abortion law failed Wednesday after senators rejected a House-backed proposal and House…
More big donors supporting – and discussing – mental health
When the financier Jeff Yabuki and his wife, Gail, announced last year they would give $20 million to the Children’s Wisconsin health system, they become one of a growing number…
Voters approve ‘millionaire tax,’ licenses for undocumented
Massachusetts voters have approved an amendment to the state constitution that will increase taxes on those earning more than $1 million a year, and they’ve opted to let immigrants who…
