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Lamont nominates Justice Raheem L. Mullins to become next chief justice of Connecticut Supreme Court

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Thursday nominated state Supreme Court Justice Raheem L.
RFK Jr. can't get off ballot in North Carolina, can't get back on it in New York

RFK Jr. can't get off ballot in North Carolina, can't get back on it in New York

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lost twice Thursday in his battles to stay on the presidential ballot in some states and get off of it in others.
High cost of travel nurses helps drive deficit forecast in New Brunswick

High cost of travel nurses helps drive deficit forecast in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government revealed Thursday that it expects to spend more than it collects in revenue in the 2024-25 fiscal year as it scrambles to cover health-care expenses, including the high cost of travel nurses.
Manitoba government adds another two months to effort to combat retail theft

Manitoba government adds another two months to effort to combat retail theft

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is extending a temporary program aimed at fighting retail theft and violent crime in some areas of Winnipeg.
RFK Jr.'s name to remain on presidential ballot in North Carolina

RFK Jr.'s name to remain on presidential ballot in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's elections board refused on Thursday to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the state's presidential ballot, with a majority agreeing it was too late in the process to accept the withdrawal.

Baltimore 'baby bonus' won't appear on ballots after court rules it unconstitutional

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A proposal in Baltimore that would allow city voters to decide whether to pay new parents $1,000 will not appear on the ballot in November after Maryland’s highest court ruled it unconstitutional.
Georgia puts Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz back on the state's presidential ballots

Georgia puts Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz back on the state's presidential ballots

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia voters are likely to be able to choose from five candidates for president after Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Thursday put Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz back on the ballot.
140 into 93 won't fit: The math facing B.C. Conservatives as BC United folds campaign

140 into 93 won't fit: The math facing B.C. Conservatives as BC United folds campaign

The suspension of the Official Opposition BC United's election campaign, consolidating its pool of potential candidates with the B.C. Conservative Party, means that dozens from either camp will lose party endorsement.
Nippon Steel boosts capital commitment to US Steel plants

Nippon Steel boosts capital commitment to US Steel plants

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Nippon Steel Corp. raised its capital commitment Thursday by more than $1 billion to spend on U.S.
Saskatchewan forecasts deficit of $354M in first quarter report, up from budget

Saskatchewan forecasts deficit of $354M in first quarter report, up from budget

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is forecasting a bigger deficit this year than it previously predicted.
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