Virginia Democrats propose amendment to guarantee abortion access after winning General Assembly Tuesday, November 21 by ABC News(RICHMOND, Va.) -- After winning full control of the state's General Assembly two weeks ago, Virginia Democrats are wasting no time exercising their power. On Monday, the party introduced four bills including legislation to create a constitutional amendment that would codify abortion access in the... Read More.
Virginia 2023 election results: When to expect projections in fight for General Assembly Tuesday, November 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- It's Election Day in Virginia and the entire General Assembly is up for grabs.Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. local time. Projected election results are expected to begin after that, though officials won't certify the votes until... Read More.
Biden to offer ‘full-throated’ defense of Ukraine at United Nations General Assembly, White House says Tuesday, September 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- President Joe Biden will on Tuesday issue a defense of American leadership abroad and reiterate U.S. support for Ukraine, during a high-profile speech at the United Nations, according to senior Biden administration officials -- as the 2024 presidential election ramps up... Read More.
UN General Assembly to take place amid uptick of political violence Thursday, September 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- While New York City police insist there are no credible threats to this year's United Nations General Assembly, law enforcement officials are concerned the annual gathering of world leaders next week comes amid an uptick in political violence both at home... Read More.
End of an era as final Boeing 747 rolls off assembly line Thursday, December 8 by ABC News(EVERETT, Wash.) -- After 54 years of production, the most recognizable and iconic commercial aircraft is fading into the sunset as Boeing prepares to deliver its final 747 aircraft.Late Tuesday night, the 1,574th 747 rolled out of the Everett, Washington, hanger where the 747... Read More.
Car accident leads DuBois man to be charged with child endangerment Wednesday, October 12 by Louise BennettDuBois - Charges of aggravated assault by vehicle and endangering the welfare of children have been filed against a DuBois man following an accident that injured his daughter.State Police say 46-year-old Barry Altemus and his daughter were returning home from a fishing trip in... Read More.
Biden to push for even broader support for Ukraine at UN General Assembly Wednesday, September 21 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- When he steps up to podium to deliver an address on Wednesday at the United Nation General Assembly, President Joe Biden is expected to cast the defining conflict facing global leaders as a duel between democracy and autocracy, and one with implications... Read More.
Gov. Tom Wolf calling on General Assembly to support American Rescue Plan Act Saturday, June 18 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – Gov. Wolf and the Department of Human Services are calling on the Republican-led General Assembly to support the American Rescue Plan Act, funded by the PA Opportunity Program.If passed the program, funded with $500 million, would send $2,000 checks to Pennsylvania... Read More.
New Kensington man killed in motorcycle crash Tuesday, June 7 by Louise BennettNorth Mahoning Twp. – A New Kensington man was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon.State Police in Punxsutawney say 75-year-old William Baker was traveling south on Route 210 in North Mahoning Township, Indiana County when his motorcycle went off the road for an... Read More.
State officials join those calling for PA General Assembly to use American Rescue Plan Act dollars to help seniors and the disabled Saturday, April 23 by wcednewsHARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres joined a group of community leaders and activists recently to echo Governor Tom Wolf's call for the Pennsylvania... Read More.
