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Last week the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a public hearing on "Reclaiming Congressional War Powers." Its an admirable aspiration, but more than talk will be necessary for the legislative branch to wrest back from the White House its constitutional authority to decide when the United States goes to war. Presidents of both parties have deployed U.S. forces on the basis of outdated congressional authorizations or under an exaggerated notion of their powers as commander in chief. That lack...

Steiner beat political newcomer Ray Gandalf, 24-14, but insists some of Gandalf’s votes were stolen. Stevens says he is just following the tactics of his idol, former president Donald Trump, who challenged the Iowa caucus results even though he won the primary; challenged the popular vote count in 2016 even though he won the presidential election; and, of course, challenged the 2020 results in an election he actually lost. “As Republicans, it’s what we do,” said Stevens. â�...

Close Mismanagement, lack of experience led to need of state of emergency to cover Stinking Creek Fire Department area By Jarrod Mills Staff Writer Apr 1, 2021 4 hrs ago KNOX COUNTY - A Knox County fire department, currently being investigated by multiple agencies that includes the Kentucky State Fire Commission, found itself as the subject of a local state of emergency signed by Knox County Judge-Executive Mike Mitchell on Tuesday. The declaration comes ...

Liset Cruz | Staff Writer Hice began the event by touching on issues pertaining to his position in Washington. Among them were his campaign plans and a meeting with former President Donald Trump. He also shared his thoughts on issues, such as the rise of cancel culture and the southern border. Election integrity Hice discussed HR 1, a bill introduced earlier this year which would expand access to voting, limit partisan gerrymandering and change campaign finance laws. “The push for HR 1 is ...

Former Davidson County Sheriff Gerald Hege hasnt been mentioned by name during debate about the bill, but he is the only sheriff candidate in recent memory whom the bill would

By Madeline Hughes mhughes@andovertownsman.com Apr 1, 2021 1 hr ago The Andover Retirement Board is deciding if part-time employees will continue to be eligible for pensions from the town. Currently, anyone working more than 20 hours a week who is a permanent employee is eligible for a pension. The proposed change would bar any future part-time employees who work 35 hours or fewer from receiving a pension. This potential change comes at the same time voters are being asked to borrow...

The Herald Bulletin Editorial Board Apr 1, 2021 2 hrs ago A woman shouldn’t have to choose between her job and her health — or the health of her unborn child. Thirty states have laws to address this concern, requiring employers to offer pregnant workers accommodations such as additional breaks, help with manual labor and schedule modifications. Indiana has no such law. While many Hoosier employers do the right thing by voluntarily providing accommodations for pregnant women, oth...

Tony Carrera of Berlin Center was inducted into the Ohio 4-H Hall of Fame at the annual 2021 4-H volunteer recognition celebration. Ohio 4-H Hall of Fame inductees are individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions and who have also made an important positive impact upon clubs, communities and the state 4-H program. The award is sponsored by Ohio 4-H Foundation. The awards presentation was held on March 11 and can be viewed online at https://ohio4h.org/about/ohio-4-h-conference/20...

“I’ll see you in heaven.” It was the last thing Al Braccolino, 90, of Crown Point, told one of his daughters as paramedics loaded him into an ambulance Nov. 16. COVID-19 forced him into the final fight of his life. Ten days later, the chair Al usually occupied at the Thanksgiving table would sit empty. The husband to his wife of 70 years, father of three and grandfather of six died on the holiday. Al’s daughter, Sandra Noe, was herself suffering from COVID-19, which she cont...

Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling: “It’s been a privilege to work alongside Chief Art Howell. The chief brought a high level of professionalism and dedication to the community, which I was able to witness firsthand over the many years we have collaborated on matters of public safety. He is leaving big shoes to fill for the incoming chief. On behalf of the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, I wish Chief Howell the very best of health and happiness in his next chapter. His e...