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11:31pm, 2nd August, 2019

Puerto Rico has new governor, but his stay may be short

The handpicked successor to disgraced Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello was sworn in on Friday after Rossello stepped down, but lawyer Pedro Pierluisi said his term as governor might be short as the island's Senate still had to ratify his po...

Puerto Rico's new governor sworn in, but Senate approval still needed

7:14pm, 2nd August, 2019

US

Puerto Rico's new governor sworn in, but Senate approval still needed

The handpicked successor to disgraced Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló was sworn in on Friday after Rossello stepped down, but lawyer Pedro Pierluisi said his term as governor might be short-lived because the U.S. territory's Senate still m...

Puerto Rico House approves Pierluisi, positioning him for governor

3:40pm, 2nd August, 2019

US

Puerto Rico House approves Pierluisi, positioning him for governor

Puerto Rico's House of Representatives on Friday approved the nomination of attorney Pedro Pierluisi as the island's next secretary of state, potentially positioning him to take over as governor from disgraced leader Ricardo Rosselló.

Puerto Rico's leadership up in the air hours before governor to step down

10:39am, 2nd August, 2019

US

Puerto Rico's leadership up in the air hours before governor to step down

Hours before Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló is due to resign on Friday after 12 days of street protests, the 3.2 million residents of the bankrupt U.S. territory remained unclear about who would succeed him.

Puerto Rico set for political clash over next governor

6:03am, 1st August, 2019

US

Puerto Rico set for political clash over next governor

Puerto Rico's political crisis risked deepening on Thursday as lawmakers and street protesters opposed the Washington corporate lawyer tapped to replace disgraced Governor Ricardo Rosselló.

Georgia governor signs heartbeat abortion ban, joining a U.S. movement

9:58am, 7th May, 2019

US

Georgia governor signs heartbeat abortion ban, joining a U.S. movement

Georgia's Republican governor on Tuesday signed legislation outlawing abortion if a doctor can detect a fetal heartbeat, part of a concerted effort to restrict abortion rights in states across the country.

Georgia governor to sign heartbeat abortion ban, joining a U.S. movement

5:42am, 7th May, 2019

US

Georgia governor to sign heartbeat abortion ban, joining a U.S. movement

Georgia's Republican governor on Tuesday is expected to sign a bill outlawing abortion if a doctor can detect a fetal heartbeat, part of a concerted effort to restrict abortion rights in states across the country.

First female BoE governor will be 'brilliant moment' - oversight chief

10:03am, 1st May, 2019

UK

First female BoE governor will be 'brilliant moment' - oversight chief

The appointment of the first female governor of the Bank of England will be a "brilliant moment" but Mark Carney's successor should be the very best person for the job, regardless of their gender, the BoE's top oversight official said.

Wisconsin governor says he wants to renegotiate Foxconn contract

5:10pm, 17th April, 2019

US

Wisconsin governor says he wants to renegotiate Foxconn contract

Wisconsin's governor said on Wednesday he wants to renegotiate the state's contract with Foxconn Technology Group Ltd because the Taiwanese company is not expected to reach its job creation goals for the state.

Ex-Massachusetts Governor Weld to seek 2020 Republican presidential nomination

5:48pm, 15th April, 2019

Politics

Ex-Massachusetts Governor Weld to seek 2020 Republican presidential nomination

Former Massachusetts Governor William Weld announced his candidacy on Monday to challenge President Donald Trump for the 2020 Republican presidential nomination.

Second Wisconsin judge blocks Republican-backed laws curbing Democratic governor's powers

6:54pm, 26th March, 2019

Politics

Second Wisconsin judge blocks Republican-backed laws curbing Democratic governor's powers

A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday blocked several laws passed by Republican state lawmakers during a December lame-duck session intended to curb the powers of newly elected Democratic Governor Tony Evers, the second such ruling in the past week.

Iraqi parliament sacks local governor after Mosul boat capsize

8:04am, 24th March, 2019

World

Iraqi parliament sacks local governor after Mosul boat capsize

Iraq's parliament voted on Sunday to sack the governor of Nineveh after an overloaded ferry capsized, killing at least 90 people, in the provincial capital Mosul, state media said.

Wisconsin judge blocks Republican-backed laws curbing Democratic governor's powers

10:30am, 22nd March, 2019

US

Wisconsin judge blocks Republican-backed laws curbing Democratic governor's powers

A Wisconsin judge on Thursday blocked legislation passed by Republican lawmakers during a December lame-duck session intended to curb the powers of newly elected Democratic Governor Tony Evers, calling the measures unconstitutionally approved.

Trump eyes Stephen Moore for Fed governor: Bloomberg News

12:42am, 22nd March, 2019

Politics

Trump eyes Stephen Moore for Fed governor: Bloomberg News

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering picking long-time supporter Stephen Moore to be a governor at the Federal Reserve Board, Bloomberg News reported.

Missouri governor declares state of emergency amid rising floodwaters in Midwestern U.S.

4:38pm, 21st March, 2019

US

Missouri governor declares state of emergency amid rising floodwaters in Midwestern U.S.

Missouri's governor declared a state of emergency on Thursday as floodwaters that left a swath of destruction across Nebraska and Iowa surged downstream, swamping small towns, roads and farmland in the U.S Midwest.

Mississippi governor signs 'heartbeat' abortion ban

1:04pm, 21st March, 2019

US

Mississippi governor signs 'heartbeat' abortion ban

Mississippi's Republican governor signed one of America's strictest abortion bills on Thursday banning women from obtaining an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can often occur before a woman even realizes she is pregnant.

Mississippi governor to sign 'heartbeat' abortion ban

9:29am, 21st March, 2019

US

Mississippi governor to sign 'heartbeat' abortion ban

Mississippi's Republican governor was due to sign one of America's strictest abortion bills on Thursday banning women from obtaining an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can often occur before a woman even realizes she is p...

California governor to put moratorium on death penalty: source

10:41pm, 12th March, 2019

Politics

California governor to put moratorium on death penalty: source

California Governor Gavin Newsom will impose a moratorium on the state's death penalty on Wednesday, granting reprieves to all 737 inmates on death row and closing the state's execution chamber, an administration source said.

Former Democratic Colorado Governor Hickenlooper joins presidential race

11:20am, 4th March, 2019

Politics

Former Democratic Colorado Governor Hickenlooper joins presidential race

Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper joined the growing field of Democratic presidential candidates on Monday, hoping to position himself as a centrist and an experienced officeholder who is best poised to defeat Republican President Donald Tru...

Washington Governor Inslee's White House bid to focus on climate change

1:46pm, 1st March, 2019

US

Washington Governor Inslee's White House bid to focus on climate change

Washington state Governor Jay Inslee said on Friday he will seek the Democratic Party's nomination for president in 2020, joining the crowded field as a relative unknown who hopes to catch fire by making climate change a central issue of his cam...

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Puerto Rico has new governor, but his stay may be short

Puerto Rico's new governor sworn in, but Senate approval still needed

Puerto Rico House approves Pierluisi, positioning him for governor

Puerto Rico's leadership up in the air hours before governor to step down

Puerto Rico set for political clash over next governor

Georgia governor signs heartbeat abortion ban, joining a U.S. movement

Georgia governor to sign heartbeat abortion ban, joining a U.S. movement

First female BoE governor will be 'brilliant moment' - oversight chief

Wisconsin governor says he wants to renegotiate Foxconn contract

Ex-Massachusetts Governor Weld to seek 2020 Republican presidential nomination

Second Wisconsin judge blocks Republican-backed laws curbing Democratic governor's powers

Iraqi parliament sacks local governor after Mosul boat capsize

Wisconsin judge blocks Republican-backed laws curbing Democratic governor's powers

Trump eyes Stephen Moore for Fed governor: Bloomberg News

Missouri governor declares state of emergency amid rising floodwaters in Midwestern U.S.

Mississippi governor signs 'heartbeat' abortion ban

Mississippi governor to sign 'heartbeat' abortion ban

California governor to put moratorium on death penalty: source

Former Democratic Colorado Governor Hickenlooper joins presidential race

Washington Governor Inslee's White House bid to focus on climate change

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