NAACP outlines goals for Virginiaโs General Assembly sessionWith just a couple of days until the start of Virginiaโs General Assembly session, different groups are preparing their priorities.
Correction: California Budget storyIn a story published December 7, 2023, about the California budget, The Associated Press erroneously reported a minimum wage increase for health care workers would cost the state $20 billion.
Voter turnout plunges in Hong Kong under new election lawsVoter turnout in Hong Kong sank to 30 percent Sunday in the first legislative election since Beijing amended the laws to reduce the number of directly elected lawmakers and vet candidates to ensure that only those loyal to China could run.
Hong Kong legislature resumes debate to change electoral lawHong Kongโs legislature has resumed its debate on changing electoral laws to drastically reduce the publicโs ability to vote for lawmakers and increase the number of pro-Beijing lawmakers making decisions for the city.