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Mississippi House votes to change school funding formula, but plan faces hurdles in the Senate
‘It bothers me that we have children out there that do not get a good education in this state. It should make you mad, too.’
Daily Archives: March 7, 2024
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Kentucky GOP lawmakers override Governor and undo efforts to prevent renter discrimination
The latest clash came over the bill to block local ordinances prohibiting landlord discrimination against renters relying on federal housing assistance, including Section 8 vouchers.
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North Carolina schools chief loses Primary to home-schooling parent critical of ‘radical agendas’
And by radical she means certain teachings on race and gender.
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A Texas GOP brawl is dragging to a runoff. How the power struggle may push Republicans further right
Ken Paxton is exacting revenge on those who voted to impeach him.
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Texas approves land-swapping deal with SpaceX as company hopes to expand rocket-launch operations
‘Through this transaction we are guaranteeing the conservation of 477 acres, which would otherwise potentially be developed into condominiums or strip centers.’
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Georgia bill would punish cities and counties that break law against ‘sanctuary’ for immigrants
The bill also provides for removal of local elected officials if cities or counties adopt sanctuary policy.
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Third-party group No Labels is expected to move forward with a 2024 campaign
The group has been weighing what it would present as a ‘unity ticket’ to appeal to voters unhappy with both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs tough-on-crime legislation
Louisiana’s debates during the Special Session echo conversations taking place in statehouses across the country, including over how long someone should go to prison, how to handle juvenile offenders and if and when incarcerated people deserve a second chance.
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Mississippi lawmakers moving to crack down on machine gun conversion devices
Lawmakers were moved to introduce the bill after a Mississippi sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed during a traffic stop by a suspect who had a modified machine gun.
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Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump for President. He once blamed Trump for ‘disgraceful’ Jan. 6, 2021, attack
‘It should come as no surprise that as nominee, he will have my support.’