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

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

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 

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