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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Runoff candidates for Congress differ on possible boycotts against Louisiana

Runoff candidates for Congress differ on possible boycotts against Louisiana

By David Jacobs on April 20, 2021

The candidates for southeast Louisiana’s open seat in Congress gave divergent answers Friday about whether they would support a boycott of Louisiana over voting restrictions.…

Louisiana news briefs for Friday, April 16

Louisiana news briefs for Friday, April 16

By David Jacobs on April 20, 2021

Texas business leaders say Legislature’s anti-LGBTQ bills could hurt the state’s economy

Texas business leaders say Legislature’s anti-LGBTQ bills could hurt the state’s economy

By MEGAN MUNCE on April 19, 2021

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Senate currently lacks the votes to pass permitless carry of handguns

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Senate currently lacks the votes to pass permitless carry of handguns

By PATRICK SVITEK on April 19, 2021

Federal lawmakers seek funds to plug orphaned oil and gas wells

Federal lawmakers seek funds to plug orphaned oil and gas wells

By Hannah Grover on April 19, 2021

State land commissioner says the office is nearing her goal for renewable energy development

State land commissioner says the office is nearing her goal for renewable energy development

By Hannah Grover on April 19, 2021

Conflicting views on medical cannabis as a prescription

Conflicting views on medical cannabis as a prescription

By Andy Lyman on April 19, 2021

Eric Adams’ Campaigns and Nonprofit Reaped Big Bucks from Lobbyists and Developers Seeking Help

Eric Adams’ Campaigns and Nonprofit Reaped Big Bucks from Lobbyists and Developers Seeking Help

By GREG B SMITH on April 19, 2021

Brooklyn Hospital Ramps Up Pre-Pandemic Expansion Plans Amid Local Skepticism

Brooklyn Hospital Ramps Up Pre-Pandemic Expansion Plans Amid Local Skepticism

By GABRIEL SANDOVAL on April 19, 2021

With $600 million yearly boost, all NYC schools will get their full funding under city formula for the first time

With $600 million yearly boost, all NYC schools will get their full funding under city formula for the first time

By Alex Zimmerman Chalkbeat on April 19, 2021

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