From the States
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Alaska U.S. Senate races vital to determining control of upper chamber
The partisan makeup of the U.S. Senate could be determined by a seat up for election in Alaska. Voters in Alaska will head to the polls on Tuesday to select candidates in Alaska’s nonpartisan primary race for U.S. Senate.
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Florida governor candidates debate fraud, tax policy
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., is leading the polls among Republicans seeking to replace DeSantis. Donalds received an endorsement from President Donald Trump to fill the governor’s mansion.
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DFW airport drops plans for Islamic wash stations after political backlash
On Friday, Abbott said he had ordered a review of state grants involving DFW Airport and referred the airport to the U.S. Department of Transportation for investigation.
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Texas House passes Parental Bill of Rights
Bill affirms parents are the primary decision-makers in their child’s education, and bans DEI ideology in K-12 public schools.
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SCOTUS asked to decide challenge to IL’s post election ballot counts and challenges to state laws
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to intervene in a case that could reshape how federal candidates challenge state election laws.
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Maryland Democrats plan to override governor’s veto of reparations commission bill
The commission would study federal, state and local policies from 1877 to 1965 in the post-Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras, which the legislation said led to "economic disparities based on race, including housing, segregation and discrimination, redlining, restrictive covenants, and tax policies.”
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Bills allowing prayer, Bible in school, 10 commandments head to Abbott’s desk
SB 10, filed by state Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, and SB 11, filed by state Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, previously passed the Senate.
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Teenager who was charged with killing Austin Metcalf to be tried as adult in Texas
Karmelo Anthony, 17, was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing Metcalf at a high school track meet.
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Bill increasing penalties for those who assault utility workers heading to Abbott’s desk
It was filed after Houstonians attacked utility workers attempting to make repairs during a lengthy power outage after Hurricane Beryl struck last July
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Wall of Remembrance displayed in Illinois as lawmakers commemorate Memorial Day
Illinois Senate Republicans unveiled the tribute Thursday. The wall includes photos and remembrances that cycle on a large screen in the Capitol rotunda.
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Online casino measure could still advance at Illinois Statehouse
State Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, who helped foster in gambling expansion to include more casinos and more video gaming terminals throughout the state, said even with few days remaining in session, anything is possible.
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Semi-automatic gun age restriction bill goes to Nevada governor
Research by gun control advocates Everytown for Gun Safety found that 18- to 20-year-olds commit gun homicide at three times the rate of people over 21.
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New Washington state law granting unemployment benefits to striking workers draws praise, concern
ESB 5041 extends unemployment insurance benefits to striking or locked-out workers in Washington. Depending on the strike date, benefits would start 15 to 21 days after the strike begins.