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Thousands to lose aid under Iowa bill backed by lawmakers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:11 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Thousands of Iowa residents would be expected to lose Medicaid and food stamp benefits under a bill given final legislative approval Thursday and sent to Gov. Kim Reynolds.The state House approved the bill, which would change eligibility requirements and require more checks that people qualify for benefits, ultimately resulting in the removal of an estimated 1% of recipients and saving the state roughly $8 million annually beginning in 2027. A legislative analysis found that 1% would translate to the removal of about 8,000 Medicaid recipients and 2,800 recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps.The Senate previously approved the measure, which passed both chambers with only Republican support. The bill now goes to Reynolds, a Republican who is expected to sign it into law.Republican Rep. Joel Fry said the bill takes nothing away from people who are eligible for benefits.“If you’re eligible for the benefit, you...

NTI remove twins with Kingston ties from enrolment list, ask for investigation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:11 GMT

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) have officially kicked two former Queen’s students off of their enrolment list after social media outcry led to an investigation into potentially fraudulent enrolment. Beyond that, the organization is asking the RCMP to investigate the fraudulent enrolment of the two girls which has allowed them to collect thousands of dollars in scholarship money earmarked for Indigenous students and to start a business marketed heavily around their now disputed Indigenous heritage.Amira and Nadya Gill were Queen’s students as recently as 2021 and 2022 respectively.NTI released a joint statement with Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) on Thursday stating the false enrolment application came from the girls’ mother, Karima Manji.“In 2016, the Iqaluit Community Enrolment Committee reviewed and approved the applications of Amira and Nadya, relying on information provided in their application that they had an Inuk birth mother,” the statement read...

Petition for Eaglecrest High to read names of deceased seniors at graduation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:11 GMT

AURORA, CO. (KDVR) -- Students at Eaglecrest High School are making an emotional plea to have the names of two deceased students named during graduation ceremonies.They have been told that is not going to happen, but now there is a major push to convince the district to honor the two boys.The students are saying they aren’t backing down.Jayden Alvarado and Ryan Nowlan were good friends since kindergarten. The lives of the two 17-year-olds were cut short when they were both seniors at Eaglecrest High School in Aurora.They were killed in a car accident in October of last year, just months before they were set to graduate.The students were devastated. 3rd Cherry Creek School District teacher dies “They would always make people smile. Everybody knew them and even when you didn’t, it was like, Ryan, when he walked into a room the energy automatically changed. He was always so positive about everything,” Eaglecrest High School Student Brooklyn Muniz said.Students said they were heartbro...

Poll: Rep. Boebert-Frisch tied in 2024 rematch

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The 2024 elections are more than a year away, but a new poll shows Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert could be in for another tight race in 2024. Our political analysts discuss that new poll, and the future of Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District on Colorado Point of View. The poll conducted by the left-leaning Global Strategy Group shows Rep. Boebert tied with Democratic challenger Adam Frisch at 45%. The poll also found voters are leaning toward Republicans on a generic ballot by 11%.The 3rd Congressional District was the closest race in the entire country in 2022. Our political analysts said this shows it will be close again next year. COPOV: GOP groups call Rep. Caraveo’s seat ‘vulnerable’ in 2024 “There’s a lot to be said and done on Election Day. What’s interesting for Democrats though is this is a really solid red district and in re-districting in 2020, it became more solidly red,” FOX31/Channel 2 political analysts and Democratic strategist Andy Boian said. “It ...

GOP groups call Rep. Caraveo’s seat ‘vulnerable’ in 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — This week marks 100 days since the 118th Congress took over in Washington D.C. but one of Colorado’s new representatives may already be in the hot seat. House republicans are targeting Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-Colorado) and her seat in Colorado’s competitive 8th Congressional District in 2024.We talk with Rep. Caraveo about Republicans aiming for her seat, and much more, this week on Colorado Point of View. The National Republican Congressional Committee listed Rep. Caraveo’s seat as one of 37 that are “vulnerable” in 2024. Meanwhile the conservative, “American Action Network” launched a campaign a last month pushing the Congresswoman to vote for the House GOP’s “Lower Energy Costs Act,” which would increase domestic oil production, a key industry in the 8th District. She ultimately voted against it.“But the concentration of lowering costs was not really what was in the bill itself,” Rep. Caraveo said. “What they were doing is attacking things and coming at things in a...

Florida Legislature passes 6-week abortion ban, DeSantis supports it

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:11 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature on Thursday approved a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a proposal supported by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run.DeSantis is expected to sign the bill into law. Florida currently prohibits abortions after 15 weeks.A six-week ban would give DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters as he prepares to launch a presidential candidacy built on his national brand as a conservative standard bearer.The policy would also have wider implications for abortion access throughout the South in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year overturning Roe v. Wade and leaving decisions about abortion access to states. Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi have banned abortion at all stages of pregnancy, while Georgia forbids the procedure after cardiac activity can be detected, which is around six weeks.“We have the opportunity to lead the natio...

Malaysia Babydoll Foxx talks Miami Beach Pride, new single, competing on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:11 GMT

Miami Beach Pride is taking over South Beach this weekend, but the 305 is especially proud of Malaysia Babydoll Foxx. Palace Bar’s very own superstar performer is the first Miami girl to be cast on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” so I met up with Malaysia at the stylish Moxy Hotel to hear all about her pride.Malaysia Babydoll Foxx is proud…Malaysia Babydoll Foxx: “I am strutting down this runway, giving you pink and palm tree fantasy.”…of her community.Alex Miranda: “You obviously were Miss Miami Beach Pride, and you handed over that crown.”Malaysia Babydoll Foxx: “Pride is, like, about bringing everybody under one roof, celebrating love, celebrating life, celebrating happiness and just being authentically you.”As the first Miami queen to ever star on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and represent.You can stream her first single this Friday.Malaysia Babydoll Foxx: “Maybe a little singing, a little rapping. Who knows?̶...

Arrest in leaked classified documents investigation shocks neighbors in Dighton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:11 GMT

Law enforcement swarmed a neighborhood in North Dighton Thursday, arresting a Massachusetts man in connection with the leak of top secret military documents. Neighbors speaking with 7NEWS shared their reaction after the arrest, with one saying the activity was “a shock.”“It’s a very small town, so something like this happening is very unusual,” another area resident said. Jack Teixeira, 21, graduated Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School in 2020. He then joined the Massachusetts Air National Guard. Now, he’s set to face espionage charges. Reportedly an avid videogamer, Teixeira is accused of distributing classified documents on the social network Discord.Hayden Ellinwood went to high school with Teixeira and recently shared his observations of his former classmate.“He always hung out with that group,” Ellinwood said. “[He] wanted to be in the military. They played video games and stuff.”Tyler Ellinwood, who also went to high school with Teixeira, sai...

Orioles reportedly option starting pitcher Cole Irvin to Triple-A; Spenser Watkins called up

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:11 GMT

After his third straight rough start to begin the season, Orioles left-handed starting pitcher Cole Irvin is reportedly being optioned to Triple-A.The Orioles are sending down Irvin, whom they acquired in a trade with the Oakland Athletics this offseason, to Norfolk after he posted a 10.66 ERA through his first three starts, according to multiple reports. Irvin allowed six runs in four innings in Thursday’s 8-7 walk-off win over the A’s.Baltimore is also promoting right-handed pitcher Spenser Watkins from Triple-A, a source with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Baltimore Sun.Watkins pitched in 23 games for the Orioles last season, including 20 starts, recording a 4.70 ERA. The 30-year-old is 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA this season for the Tides, striking out eight in 10 innings.The team has yet to announce either move.Irvin began the season as the Orioles’ No. 3 starter and the second-most experienced arm in the rotation, behind only Kyle Gibson. Baltimor...

Twins pummel Yankees as Jhony Brito falters for the first time

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:11 GMT

Hours before the Yankees’ series-opener against the Twins, a reporter asked Aaron Boone about his team’s well-documented dominance over Minnesota.“There’s that question,” the expecting manager initially replied. From there, his answer downplayed the fact that, no matter how good the Twins have been, the Yankees have had their number for a while now.“They’re a really good team,” Boone continued. “That team we’re playing the next four days has a chance to be really good this year. They got a formidable rotation. They got a back end, they got star players. So I don’t even look at that at all.“I understand the history of it going back, but every team’s a little bit different.”Things were certainly different Thursday, as the first-place Twins turned the tables on the Yankees with a nine-run first inning and an 11-2 win in the Bronx. It was the first time the Yankees allowed nine-plus runs in the opening f...