Representative Laurel Libby discussed her lawsuit challenging her censure from the House floor, arguing it violates her First and Fourteenth Amendment rights and disenfranchises her 9,000 constituents. She plans to be heard in federal court in early April. Libby also criticized the Democrats’ unilateral budget process, noting their majority budget lacks bipartisan support and includes questionable financial decisions, such as funding MaineCare only in the first year. She highlighted the lack of oversight and the potential for future tax increases, suggesting the Democrats’ actions could lead to future budget crises.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
