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  • Voter residency omission challenged as unconstitutional

    Roger Harnack, Franklin Connection|Updated Oct 9, 2024

    PASCO — With less than 30 days to go in the Nov. 5 general election, a county auditor and state representative want to intervene in an effort to sweep away the constitutional residency requirement to vote. Franklin County Auditor Matt Beaton of Pasco and 19th Legislative District Rep. Jim Walsh of Aberdeen, both Republicans, are seeking to require to state elections officials to follow the state Constitution or go about a legal change to residency requirements. At issue is the unilateral decision by Secretary of State S...

  • 5 of the biggest sports parlay wins of all time

    Stacker, Mike Taylor|Updated Oct 9, 2024

    A parlay is the most enticing of sports wagers, offering the chance to multiply your earnings exponentially. But it's a trap. Rather, parlays are huge winners for sportsbooks. The bet, in which two or (many) more gambles are combined, is popular among speculators and casinos alike. Instead of placing two single bets at even money, for example, you can combine them—and boost your potential payout. Your odds of winning, however, drop from 50% each to 25%, and when you stack b...