Uvalde’s “back-the-blue” values collide with outrage over police response to Texas’ worst school shooting
By JASON BEEFERMAN
As in many small Texas towns, law enforcement officers here eat free at local taquerias on some days and get complimentary haircuts at neighborhood salons...
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Texas Senate Democrats call for special session to raise the age to purchase guns, require universal background checks
By KATE MCGEE
The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus is urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call an emergency special legislative session to consider a variety of gun restrictions and...
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Why 18-year-olds can buy AR-15s in Texas but not handguns
By KIAH COLLIER
The fact that the gunman responsible for this week’s massacre in Uvalde was able to buy two AR-15s days after his 18th birthday highlights how...
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Alabama voters approve $85 million bond issue to fund public historical sites and state parks
By Jackie Mitchell
Alabama voters approved Amendment 1, a constitutional amendment, on May 24. Amendment 1 authorized the state to issue up to $85 million in bonds for...
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Philadelphia mayor names two new school board members
By Dale Mezzacappa .Chalkbeat
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney appointed two new members to the city’s Board of Education on Tuesday: Sarah-Ashley Andrews, a family therapist who founded a suicide-prevention...
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas National Guard to help with migrant arrests at the border

Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas National Guard to help with migrant arrests at the border

By JAMES BARRAGAN on August 5, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday ramped up his latest efforts to stem the increase of migrants coming into Texas, ordering the National Guard to assist…

State Attorney General Letitia James Puts Spotlight on the Women Who Accused Cuomo

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Two years after Walmart mass shooting, El Paso leaders see inaction and betrayal by Texas officials

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For some Indiana schools, it’s back to normal this year for field trips and other in-person activities

For some Indiana schools, it’s back to normal this year for field trips and other in-person activities

By Colleen Connolly .Chalkbeat on August 2, 2021

Sheryl Williams Stapleton resigns

Sheryl Williams Stapleton resigns

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Nevada governor, legislative leadership announce appointments to ‘innovation zone’ committee

Nevada governor, legislative leadership announce appointments to ‘innovation zone’ committee

By Robert Davis on July 29, 2021

New Jersey’s share of federal rescue funds covers substantial portion of state budget

New Jersey’s share of federal rescue funds covers substantial portion of state budget

By Kim Jarrett on July 28, 2021

Michigan ranked No. 10 among states with highest total bond obligations

Michigan ranked No. 10 among states with highest total bond obligations

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Nebraska continues to attract venture capital for startups, even during pandemic

By David Beasley on July 26, 2021

Arizona Legislature challenges state Open Meeting Law

Arizona Legislature challenges state Open Meeting Law

By Elizabeth Troutman on July 23, 2021

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