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Elections BC hasn't called in RCMP as Conservatives seek police probe of Surrey race

Elections BC hasn't called in RCMP as Conservatives seek police probe of Surrey race

VICTORIA — Elections BC says it hasn't asked the RCMP to investigate a complaint from the B.C. Conservatives about alleged "voting irregularities" in the October provincial election, despite a call from the party for police to get involved.
Arizona's Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans control Legislature

Arizona's Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans control Legislature

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs knows she is outnumbered this legislative session, since Republicans expanded their majorities in the statehouse after the last election.
Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden defends probes, denounces president's remarks in new report

Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden defends probes, denounces president's remarks in new report

WASHINGTON (AP) — The criminal charges against Hunter Biden “were the culmination of thorough, impartial investigations, not partisan politics,” the prosecutor who led the probes said in a report released Monday that criticized President Joe Biden fo
DeSantis calls special session to implement Trump's immigration policies

DeSantis calls special session to implement Trump's immigration policies

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state lawmakers into a special session to help carry out President-elect Donald Trump's promises for a swift crackdown on immigration .
Minnesota Legislature could be headed for a rocky start to its 2025 session

Minnesota Legislature could be headed for a rocky start to its 2025 session

ST. PAUL, Minn.
Quebec Liberals look to revive party's electoral fortunes as leadership race begins

Quebec Liberals look to revive party's electoral fortunes as leadership race begins

MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberals kicked off their leadership race on Monday, in search of a new face for the party that has been in the wilderness since 2018 but that was once a major political force in the province.
A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitols

A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitols

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Within minutes of his inauguration Monday, new Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe unleashed a volley of orders targeting crime. The tone-setting move reflects a national trend.
Ad wars begin in closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Ad wars begin in closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ad wars in the hotly contested race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court are beginning. Republican-backed candidate Brad Schimel is launching a $1.
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley joins labour-focused law firm

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley joins labour-focused law firm

EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley is returning to her legal roots, joining western Canadian law firm Southern Butler Price.

Ad wars begin in closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ad wars in the hotly contested race for control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court are beginning. Republican-backed candidate Brad Schimel is launching a $1.
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