For the second straight night, a major lottery jackpot has been won. A lottery player in Oregon won the estimated $329 million Powerball jackpot on Saturday night, according to the Powerball website.
Public safety remains a top concern for Oregonians, particularly as gun-related violence has escalated across the state. Firearm homicide in Oregon has increased 172% over the past decade, a trend accompanied by a rise in the number of firearms associated with crime.
New Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Thursday that Oregon and more than a dozen other states are joining together to defend two federal rules aimed at reducing gun violence nationwide. Here's Rayfield's news release about the action,
The Powerball jackpot rose to $285 million ahead of Monday night's drawing. Check here to see if it's your lucky day.
The lottery jackpot was an estimated $331 million with a cash option of $147.5 million for Saturday night's drawing, according to the Powerball website. The jackpot was last won on Dec. 7 when a New York lottery player won a $256 million Powerball jackpot.
In 2021, without any diploma expectations waived, the school hit a record 98% graduation rate. Massachusetts, however, just changed those expectations. In the general election, voters decided to scrap the requirement that students pass exams in English, science, and math in order to graduate.
Follow Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony this Monday, January 20, from The Capitol. If you live in New York, in this article you will know what time it starts.
Find out the exact time for the start of Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, which will take place this Monday, January 20, from the Capitol in Washington D.C.
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils look to stop a three-game losing streak when they take on the Ottawa Senators. New Jersey is 26-16-6 overall and 13-7-4 in home games. The Devils have a 26-3-3 record in games they score at least three goals.
Gov. Phil Murphy​ declared a State of Emergency across 21 counties in New Jersey that will be in effect at 8 a.m. Sunday.
Discover 10 charming towns in New Jersey, including this historic locale in Monmouth County, that offer a peaceful getaway from the crowds.
A study has determined the best states in which to raise a family, using 50 metrics to come up with the final ranking.