Updated 10:23 pm PDT, Monday, March 25, 2019 This undated photo provided by the Gonzalez for State Senate campaign shows Long Beach, Calif., City Councilmember Lena Gonzalez. Voters in two California legislative districts are picking new senators to fill vacancies created by last fall's election. The special elections Tuesday, March 26, 2019 aim to fill the seats formerly held by Democrat Ricardo Lara, who was elected insurance commissioner, and Republican Ted Gaines, who won a seat on the Board of Equalization. Gonzalez is one of a dozen hopefuls who want to follow Lara in representing southeast Los Angeles County. (Gonzalez for State Senate via AP) less This undated photo provided by the Gonzalez for State Senate campaign shows Long Beach, Calif., City Councilmember Lena Gonzalez. Voters in two California legislative districts are picking new senators to fill ... more Photo: Gonzalez For State Senate, AP … [Read more...] about Special elections aim to fill 2 California Senate seats
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Mapping pot legalization politics: Not just red vs. blue
Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Updated 12:22 am CDT, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 FILE - In this Friday, March 22, 2019, file photo, a marijuana plant is visible at Compassionate Care Foundation's medical marijuana dispensary in Egg Harbor Township, N.J. A setback for marijuana advocates in New Jersey may show that the path of legalizing recreational marijuana use doesn't run just along blue state-red state lines. Democrat-led New Jersey could still become the 11th state to legalize the drug, though a state Senate vote was put off Monday because it didn’t have enough support. The delay is a reminder that pot legalization politics aren't just partisan. less FILE - In this Friday, March 22, 2019, file photo, a marijuana plant is visible at Compassionate Care Foundation's medical marijuana dispensary in Egg Harbor Township, N.J. A setback for marijuana advocates in ... more Photo: Julio Cortez, AP … [Read more...] about Mapping pot legalization politics: Not just red vs. blue
Political vacuum opens with 2020 exit of Sen. Tom Udall
Updated 10:06 pm PDT, Monday, March 25, 2019 Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester, left, talks to Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, right, at Catholic Charities in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Keller announced Wednesday that "hundreds" of migrants from Central America and Brazil are expected to arrive in the city in the coming weeks and volunteers are preparing for visitors. less Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester, left, talks to Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, right, at Catholic Charities in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Keller announced Wednesday that "hundreds" of ... more Photo: Russell Contreras, AP Photo: Russell Contreras, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester, left, talks to Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, … [Read more...] about Political vacuum opens with 2020 exit of Sen. Tom Udall
Asian stocks rebound after slide on growth worries
Joe Mcdonald, Ap Business Writer Updated 10:06 pm PDT, Monday, March 25, 2019 FILE- In this March 18, 2019, file photo trader John Santiago works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stocks edged lower in early trading Monday, March 25, extending losses from a broad sell-off last week, as new economic data stoked investors' worries over slowing global growth. less FILE- In this March 18, 2019, file photo trader John Santiago works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stocks edged lower in early trading Monday, March 25, extending losses from a broad sell-off ... more Photo: Richard Drew, AP Photo: Richard Drew, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE- In this March 18, 2019, file photo trader John Santiago works on the floor of the New York … [Read more...] about Asian stocks rebound after slide on growth worries
Judge cautions lawyers to watch language in abortion case
Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Updated 12:06 am CDT, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 FILE - In this Feb 28, 2019, file photo, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin speaks in the Capitol building in Frankfort, Ky. A federal judge in Kentucky has cautioned lawyers to watch their language in their bitter legal feud over abortion, this time over a lawsuit challenging two new state laws aimed at putting more restrictions on the procedure. less FILE - In this Feb 28, 2019, file photo, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin speaks in the Capitol building in Frankfort, Ky. A federal judge in Kentucky has cautioned lawyers to watch their language in their bitter legal ... more Photo: Bryan Woolston, AP Photo: Bryan Woolston, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 FILE - In this Feb 28, 2019, file photo, Kentucky … [Read more...] about Judge cautions lawyers to watch language in abortion case