Jim Edgar passes: Former Illinois governor dies at 79 from pancreatic cancer; diagnosed earlier this year

Former Illinois governor Jim Edgar dies at 79 (AP) Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, a two-term Republican credited with guiding the state toward greater financial stability in the 1990s, died Sunday at the age of 79.Edgar passed away from complications related to his treatment for pancreatic cancer, which he publicly disclosed earlier this year.“We are […]

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GOP’s House map overhaul: Texas governer Greg Abbott orders arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled state; session remains halted

Texas Republican governor Greg Abbott (Image credits: AP) Texas Republican governor Greg Abbott on Monday ordered state authorities to arrest dozens of Democratic lawmakers who fled to Illinois in an effort to block a Republican-led congressional redistricting vote, intensifying a political standoff that has brought the legislative session to a halt.“To ensure compliance, I ordered […]

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‘This is a cruel man,’ Minnesota governer Tim Walz urges democrats to stand up to Trump

Minnesota governer Tim Walz (Image credits: AP) Minnesota governor Tim Walz aimed to fire up Democratic activists at the party’s state convention in South Carolina, continuing to build his national profile after being selected by Kamala Harris as the 2024 vice presidential nominee.Walz, a former teacher, congressman, and now governor, delivered the keynote address in […]

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