Pence says moderators shouldn’t fact-check
Pence has his own debate coming up next week with Tim Kaine
Police prep for presidential debate at Hofstra University
The estimated cost of policing the event for the Nassau department is nearly $2 million
Maine governor’s drug arrests ‘binder’ is released
The Republican governor said he began collecting newspaper clippings about drug arrests in January
Donation lifts fundraising caps in Illinois comptroller race
CHICAGO (AP) – A $260,000 donation to Republican incumbent Leslie Munger’s bid for Illinois comptroller has lifted the caps on political contributions and guarantees a big-money race against Democrat Susana Mendoza. According to the Illinois State Board of Elections the money is a loan from Munger’s husband, attorney John Munger. Munger’s spokesman didn’t immediately return…
Houston officials to examine shooter’s residence
HOUSTON (AP) – Houston bomb squad technicians are inspecting a Porsche believed to belong to the man police say opened fire at passing cars in a neighborhood, wounding nine. Interim Police Chief Martha Montalvo says the gunman had several weapons but declined to immediately describe them. Authorities haven’t identified the gunman, except to say he…
Chicago teachers vote to authorize strike in contract talks
Cost-of-living raises, pension contributions and health care have been key issues since the contract expired last year
Schnucks Employees Set To Vote On Contract Offer
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A strike is looming over Schnucks markets. Leaders with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 655 are recommending that members vote down a three-year contract offer and authorize a strike. Union leaders say they want to use the strike vote to continue negotiations. If the contract is rejected, a strike…
