DC celebrates another year of record-breaking tourist crowds
Spending by foreign and domestic tourists was a record $7.1 billion, a 4 percent increase over last year
Cruz aides prepare for ‘somber’ night
Cruz is publicly vowing to stay in the race, regardless of the results
Lawmaker promises Detroit teachers will get paid
DETROIT (AP) – A top Republican lawmaker says Detroit teachers will get paid and that lawmakers have never indicated they won’t solve the district’s financial problems. State House Appropriations Committee Chairman Al Pscholka told a hearing Tuesday that it’s “time for us to act.” Pscholka says it doesn’t matter who’s to blame for the state-managed…
Missouri House proposes expanding A+ Scholarship for college
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri students in private schools would be eligible for the state’s A+ Scholarship under a bill advancing in the Legislature. House members added the provision to legislation passed Monday that’s aimed at ensuring students who study abroad also are eligible for the scholarship. The scholarship now goes to students at participating…
Missouri House passes legislation to protect Airbnb
( KTRS ) Some Missouri lawmakers want to protect lodging websites such as Airbnb from restrictive city ordinances. House members on Monday approved the legislation, which includes a laundry list of other provisions. The measure already passed the Senate, but will head back to that chamber because of amendments. The aim is to stop restrictions…
Cardinals hit 5 home runs in 10-3 win over Phillies
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Adam Wainwright pitched six innings and hit a three-run home run – the first of five for St. Louis – as the Cardinals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. Matt Adams, rookie Aledmys Diaz and Randal Grichuk added solo homers and…
Illinois panel again urges medical marijuana expansion
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois advisory board is once again recommending that Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration add new health conditions to a list of what can be treated legally with medical marijuana. The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board met Monday in Springfield. Its members voted to recommend Type 1 diabetes and panic disorder to the…