Republicans banking on the road less traveled to Senate majority – Boston Herald

Nathan L. Gonzales | CQ-Roll Call (TNS) WASHINGTON — It’s going to be difficult for Democrats to maintain control of the Senate, but they have a window of opportunity because of Republicans’ reliance on wealthy outsiders now facing the intense scrutiny of competitive U.S. Senate races. After a couple disappointing cycles, Republicans are determined to … Read more

Denver will cut DMV, recreation center hours to pay for migrant crisis

Some Denver Motor Vehicle offices will close for a week at a time, recreation centers will reduce their hours and the parks department will slash spring recreational programming by 25% to help offset the fast-rising costs of sheltering migrants in the city. Efforts to trim city spending will be visible in other small ways. too. … Read more

Ex-US Sen. Herb Kohl, former Milwaukee Bucks owner, dies at 88 

Former U.S. Senator and Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl has died at the age of 88 after a brief illness. The Herb Kohl Foundation announced his passing Wednesday afternoon, memorializing him as someone who “always put people first.” “Throughout his life, Herb Kohl always put people first — from his employees and their families to … Read more