House Republicans face internal opposition over $6.5 billion in earmarks included in three spending bills set for Thursday votes, with senators criticizing the add-ons as overspending.
Democratic State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh was shown on Capitol security footage taking down portraits from an exhibit celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding....
The woman was later identified as Erin Elizabeth Sutton, 41, of Marion. Sutton initially refused to exit the pond or speak with the deputy, telling him she was "trying to be a mermaid," according to a...