Tag: governor
Hurricane Fiona slams Puerto Rico
The governor of the island is calling the damage “catastrophic” as the storm leaves communities devastated and without power. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt reports. source
Race to November: Running with Beto O’ Rourke | ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis hits the running trail with former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke, as he makes a run to become the next governor of…
Firefighters battle 2 wildfires in Northern California
The California governor declared a state of emergency as firefighters try to contain the Mountain and Mill fires and prevent them from causing more damage….
Still ‘longer road ahead’ for Jackson water systems: Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba | ABC News
ABC News” Martha Raddatz interviews Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #Mississippi #ChokweAntarLumumba source
Prince Harry, Meghan, NJ governor adopt mistreated beagles
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Gov. Phil Murphy are among the people who have adopted dogs that were rescued from a breeding…
Mississippi governor activates National Guard to help with water crisis l GMA
The water crisis has left tens of thousands of people in Jackson, the state’s biggest city, without running water. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3B2IPH2 #ABCNews #Mississippi #WaterCrisis…
Voters head to the polls for key primaries in New York and Florida | ABCNL
All eyes are on Florida as former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist switches parties to run against incumbent Ron DeSantis. Plus, a look ahead to the…
Charlie Crist on Florida governor’s race: ‘I’m ready for this fight’ l ABCNL
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with Rep. Charlie Crist, Democratic candidate for Florida governor, on how his campaign will take on incumbent Republican Gov. Ron…
Florida to bar residents from using Medicaid for gender-affirming care
Gender-diverse Florida residents will not be allowed to use Medicaid to pay for puberty blockers and hormone therapy, beginning Aug. 21. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News…
Mothers Against Greg Abbott working to bring change to Texas
Mothers Against Greg Abbott founder Nancy Thompson and member Angie Fenimore discuss their mission to replace Texas’ Republican governor with Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke. SUBSCRIBE…
Sarah Palin advances to general election in Alaska congressional race
The former governor and vice presidential candidate called the state’s ranked-choice voting system “crazy” and “convoluted.” source
Voters head to the polls in Alaska, Wyoming | WNT
In Alaska and Wyoming voters head to the polls. Rep. Liz Cheney is on the ballot in Wyoming while former governor Sarah Palin eyes a…
Trump’s influence on GOP to be tested in Wisconsin primary
ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on Tuesday’s Republican race for governor in the critical swing state, along with other primary races in Minnesota, Vermont and…
Beto O’Rourke calls out heckler at campaign event
The Democratic gubernatorial nominee for Texas snapped at the individual with an expletive while discussing the Uvalde school shooting. #abcnews #betoorourke #uvalde source
Abortion rights survive in Kansas, as Arizona awaits results for governor | Nightline
Pro-abortion rights activists in Kansas are celebrating a major primary win following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, as nominees in tight primary races in…
Primary election results bring new clues about Trump’s power in GOP l GMA
ABC News’ Whit Johnson shares the latest results from the primaries in Arizona, Michigan and Missouri. #ABCNews #Primaries #Trump #GOP #Arizona #Michigan #Missouri #Poitics source
New momentum for Democrats ahead of the midterms?
An overwhelming vote in traditionally conservative Kansas to protect abortion rights suggests the issue may help Democrats this November. ABC News’ Em Nguyen reports. source
Who is Kari Lake?
The Trump-backed candidate just won the Republican primary for the Arizona governorship. #ABCNews #KariLake #Arizona #Governor #Trump #Election source
Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency amid massive fire l WNT
The massive Oak Fire has already consumed more than 14,000 acres near Yosemite National Park in California. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’:…
New grant directs $1.25 million for Uvalde students
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the funds will be used for community outreach, crisis intervention and trauma-informed counseling. source