6+ hour, 8+ min ago  (1567+ words) This November, Massachusetts voters may be asked to approve a state income tax cut from 5% to 4%. Supporters say the tax cut would give the state a competitive edge, boost the economy and improve affordability. But opponents, including four New Bedford…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (416+ words) An Amazon AWS Data Center in Dublin, Ohio. Data center proponents say they bring in jobs, but critics say the economic benefits don't last. JOSEPH COOKE / STAFF The Ohio Attorney General's Office has announced that it approved petition language for…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (495+ words) Elliot P. Forhan is a Democrat candidate for Ohio Attorney General. CONTRIBUTED On Jan. 20, 2025, the first day of President Donald Trump's current term of office, he signed an executive order, No. 14160. Executive Order 14160 purported to end birthright citizenship for " and strip…...

8+ mon, 3+ day ago  (739+ words) Editor's note: This story originally ran in the Ohio Capital Journal. Former U. S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is planning to challenge U. S. Sen. Jon Husted next year for one of Ohio's two seats in the Senate, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Tuesday. The…...

9+ mon, 5+ day ago  (526+ words) Judge Joseph La Plante issued a preliminary injunction blocking Trump's order and certified a class action lawsuit including all children who will be affected. The order, which followed an hour-long hearing, included a seven-day stay to allow for appeal. The…...