Lawmakers in California Cut Refineries’ Support, Now Race to Compensate a Familiar Company to Maintain Operations

California Considers Paying Valero to Keep Fuel Plant Open California Democrats are reportedly looking at the possibility of giving Valero millions in aid to keep a fuel plant in the San Francisco area running. This comes after years of enforcing strict regulations that have led to the closure of major refineries. With two refineries already […]
Mike Elliott, a veteran educator and businessman from Walker County, starts his GOP campaign for Alabama House District 13 – familiar and reliable.

With candidates starting to announce their intentions for the Alabama Legislature elections on May 19, 2026, Mike Elliott, a lifelong resident of Walker County, educator, small business owner, and conservative Republican, kicked off his campaign on Tuesday. Elliott is vying for a seat in the Alabama House District 13, currently held by Representative Matt Woods […]
New cast in Maricopa County government faces familiar issues. Here’s their plan

Maricopa County is one of the largest counties in the United States. It is almost Vermont’s size and has more residents than 25 states. The county is the economic factor of the state, at least, mainly forms the national identity. During the 2024 election, the county experienced political overhaul. The Maricopa County Committee, which supervises […]
‘The Last Stop in Yuma County’ Aims for Fresh Take on Familiar Setup

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Release The Backups: Some Familiar Names Are Taking The Field This Sunday In The Final Week Of The NFL Season

Week 18 of the NFL brings a lot of hope. Multiple teams are competing to earn a playoff spot, and a large portion of multiple teams' fan bases would like their favorite franchise to lose in order to secure a better draft pick. But no one is more hopeful than a backup quarterback taking his […]
Buu Nygren uses familiar platform to win Navajo presidency

Buu Nygren entered the Navajo presidential race with a platform echoed by generations of candidates. Most of the roads are unpaved and thousands of families provide basic needs in a vast reservation without running water or electricity. His expectation that the Navajo would hold him accountable for these promises struck a chord with voters who […]