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More Democratic legislative staff seek to unionize in Washington
Another group of Democratic staff in the Washington Legislature wants to unionize. Roughly 20 employees who handle policy and communication duties for the Senate Democratic Caucus have filed for representation by the Washington Public Employees Association. It is the first step to becoming a union and negotiating contracts with the Legislature. “Legislative staff are essential […]
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As No Kings protests grow, a bigger question looms: What comes next?
Thousands of protests are scheduled across the United States on Saturday as part of the “No Kings” movement opposing President Donald Trump’s administration. Organizers expect millions of people to turn out for this third round of No Kings demonstrations, with more than 3,000 local-level events mapped on the movement’s official website. Previous No Kings protests, […]
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Wyden, Merkley slam ‘baseless’ federal investigation into Oregon abortion coverage requirement
Oregon’s U.S. senators are calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to drop a “needless and wasteful” investigation into Oregon and other states that require health insurers to cover abortion. In a letter sent Friday to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and shared with the Capital Chronicle, Democratic […]
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DOJ confirms voter data sharing with Homeland Security, but denies building national list
The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed in court Thursday that it is sharing sensitive voter data with the Department of Homeland Security in a search for noncitizen voters. But a DOJ lawyer denied the department is building a national voter database. The Justice Department has demanded states provide full copies of their voter lists, including […]
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New WA law drops barriers for homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing
EVERETT — A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing homelessness in residential areas. Communities across the state have pushed back to varying degrees to permitting homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing in their neighborhoods. House Bill 2266, which Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Friday, limits their ability to […]
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LocalGAGeorgia taxpayers paid for greater visibility into policing. Now lawmakers want to block their view
What started as an attempt to curb the reputational harm of mugshots posted online has morphed into fast-moving legislation that would limit Georgians’ oversight of police activities. Senate Bill 482 would greatly diminish the public’s ability to access footage from police-worn body cameras, dash-board cameras in patrol cars, and other video captured by law enforcement officers […]
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DOJ confirms it is sharing state voter data with DHS in search for noncitizen voters
The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed in court Thursday that it is sharing sensitive voter data with the Department of Homeland Security in a search for noncitizen voters. But a DOJ lawyer denied the department is building a national voter database. The Justice Department has demanded states provide full copies of their voter lists, including […]
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US House refuses to vote on Senate deal to fund Homeland Security without ICE, Border Patrol
WASHINGTON — The two chambers of Congress, both controlled by Republicans, were at odds Friday over how to fund the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging the shutdown that began in mid-February. The Senate voted before dawn to approve a funding bill that would have reopened every agency within the department impacted by the funding lapse. […]
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US Senate, House pass dueling Homeland Security bills, keeping department unfunded
WASHINGTON — The two chambers of Congress, both controlled by Republicans, were at odds Friday over how to fund the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging the shutdown that began in mid-February. The Senate voted before dawn to approve a funding bill that would have reopened every agency within the department impacted by the funding lapse. […]
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Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ protests expected to be largest display against Trump yet
Organizers of the third round of No Kings protests against President Donald Trump say they expect Saturday will be the single largest day of American political protest in history, with more than 3,000 events planned across the nation, including nearly 70 in Arizona. An estimated 7 million people showed up to rally against the Trump […]
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Trump to sign emergency order to pay TSA agents with no deal in Congress on shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will sign an order allowing the Department of Homeland Security to pay airport security workers who have gone without a full paycheck since the shutdown began in mid-February. The order for Transportation Security Administration workers does not appear to include pay for other federal employees working […]
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‘A higher moral law’: Republicans openly defy Arizona’s abortion amendment and their oaths of office
More than 60% of Arizona voters chose to make abortion a right two years ago, but Republican lawmakers continue to push ways to ban it — and they say that ignoring the mandate from their constituents is the right thing to do. In 2024, the landslide victory of Proposition 139 enshrined abortion in the Arizona […]
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Trump seizes Congress’s authority to pay TSA workers by executive order as Congress heads to spring break
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will sign an order allowing the Department of Homeland Security to pay airport security workers who have gone without a full paycheck since the shutdown began in mid-February. The order for Transportation Security Administration workers does not appear to include pay for other federal employees working […]
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LocalTNState, local leaders react to fatal Carroll County crash involving Montgomery County middle school bus
Breaking: 2 students killed in crash involving Montgomery County middle school bus on field trip ...
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LocalALState grants bring nearly $150K to Barbour County law enforcement
Three Barbour County law enforcement agencies are receiving new state funding for upgraded equipment and improved officer safety.
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2 students killed, several others injured in crash involving Montgomery County middle school bus on ...
CEDAR GROVE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update (Friday, 5:04 p.m.): Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County reports they ...
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‘I’m OK, but Mom, the other kids aren’t’: Clarksville community in mourning after deadly school ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Clarksville community is mourning Friday night after two Kenwood Middle ...
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Chewacla State Park unveils new event center
8,500-square-foot facility available for community meetings, family reunions
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Dallas police officers fire shots at fleeing vehicles, 2 suspects arrested
Dallas police have arrested two suspects linked to an officer-involved shooting on West Jefferson Boulevard earlier this week.
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5 of 6 suspects in 2023 Dadeville mass shooting plead guilty
Five of the six suspects in the 2023 Dadeville mass shooting pled guilty in a Tallapoosa County courtroom on Friday morning.
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