Supreme Court upholds California woman’s drug smuggling conviction that leaned on expert’s opinion

The Supreme Court upheld the drug smuggling conviction of a California woman who claimed an expert’s opinion in her trial was given too much weight. (Mark Schiefelbein / Associated Press) The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a California woman’s drug smuggling conviction that was based in part on an expert’s testimony that criminal gangs rarely … Read more

WestJet mechanics take strike off the table as two sides resume talks

Union members voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative deal last week and voiced opposition to WestJet’s request for arbitration. The threat of a strike by WestJet airplane mechanics is off the table for now after both sides agreed to resume negotiations, but not before nearly 50 flights were cancelled. People look out at a WestJet … Read more

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Policy committee wrestles with tax burden and the local/state divide

(The Center Square) — From education to housing to economic growth, Republican legislators return to the local and state tax burden as the issue holding back progress. The House Republican Policy Committee, meeting on Tuesday in Montgomery County, worried about the unintended consequences of more government spending and growth. “If there was ever a time … Read more

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