A U.S. public opinion survey shows Republican Senator Marco Rubio leading the group of hopefuls for the party’s 2016 presidential nomination. A poll released Thursday by Quinnipiac University has the first-term lawmaker from the southeastern state of Florida attracting 15 percent of registered Republican primary voters, followed by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush with 13 […]
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul became the second major Republican presidential contender to enter the 2016 primary race when he announced his candidacy Tuesday in Louisville. “I have a message, a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words. We have come to take our country back!” Paul said to a rousing reception. […]
JUNEAU—Governor Bill Walker Thursday released his budget for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016), which he emphasized is a starting point for discussions. “There are cuts in here, and some will be painful,” Governor Walker said. “Our state right now has a $3.6 billion budget deficit, leading us to draw about […]