Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.

Woman found dead at Disney’s Pop Century Resort in fourth tragic incident in a month

A woman in her 40s died Sunday after being taken from Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Florida to a nearby hospital, marking the latest in a string of deaths at Walt Disney World in recent weeks, reports say.

North Texas voters decide on property taxes, bail reform & investments

Although the Nov. 4 election was relatively low-interest in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, voters across the state approved 17 important statewide ballot issues involving property taxes and bail reform.

Texas voters pass measure to block new taxes on securities transactions

Texas voters passed a Proposition 6 on Tuesday that blocks new taxes on stock trading and taxing those operating or working in the securities market.

Texas businesses will be able to exempt $125K of inventory from taxes

Texas voters approved Proposition 9 on Tuesday which allows businesses to exempt up to $125,000 of inventory or equipment from taxes.

Texans approve Proposition 14 which creates dementia research facility, fund

Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 14, which creates a state-funded dementia research facility and sets aside money aimed at prevention of the disease.

UPS plane crashes at Louisville airport
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A UPS cargo plane headed for Hawaii crashed and exploded while taking off from a Kentucky airport. It killed at least four people and injured nearly a dozen more.

Texans pass Proposition 16 which prohibits noncitizens from voting

Texas voters passed Proposition 16  on Tuesday which adds noncitizens to the list of people who are prohibited from voting in state elections.

Texas voters approve tax savings for senior, disabled homeowners

Texas senior and disabled homeowners to see an increase in their homestead tax exemption as voters on track to pass Proposition 11.