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Alabama

Alabama Violated Black Voters’ Rights, U.S. Supreme Court Rules | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Alabama must draw a second majority-Black congressional district after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled this morning that the State violated the voting rights of its Black residents under Section 2 of the federal Voting Rights Act. During 2020 redistricting, the state’s Republican majority drew a map that packed many of the state’s Black residents into […]

Alabama

Supreme Court’s Alabama ruling could mean this for Louisiana | Local Elections | #elections | #alabama

FILE – Evan Milligan, center, plaintiff in Merrill v. Milligan, an Alabama redistricting case, speaks with members of the press following oral arguments outside the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 4, 2022. Standing behind Milligan are Milligan’s counsel Deuel Ross, from left, Letetia Jackson, Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., and Janai Nelson, President […]

California

Gavin Newsom wants 28th Amendment for guns in U.S. Constitution

The Democratic governor’s proposal would raise the federal minimum age to buy a firearm to 21 from 18; mandate universal background checks; institute a “reasonable” waiting period for all gun purchases and ban assault rifles nationally. Newsom acknowledged the seemingly unimaginable hurdles to creating a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. But his plan is […]

Arkansas

CAPES lawsuit moves against the LEARNS Act

ARKANSAS, USA — The 145-page Arkansas LEARNS Act raises teacher pay, offers more paid maternity leave, offers literacy programs, and introduces a private school voucher program that would be phased in over the course of three years. Groups opposing the LEARNS Act largely support the teacher raise, maternity, and literacy programs, but say it would […]

California

California governor launches campaign for gun control amendment to US Constitution – NBC Bay Area

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking matters into his own hands when it comes to gun control. Newsom on Thursday launched a historic campaign proposing a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in an effort to “sidestep Washington’s gridlock and enshrine fundamental gun safety freedoms.” Among other elements, the 28th Amendment would raise the minimum […]

Alaska

All Oregon Capital Chronicle staff win journalism awards – Oregon Capital Chronicle | #alaska | #politics

Less than two years old, the Oregon Capital Chronicle just won its second set of regional journalism awards. Three staff members took home second-place awards for their 2022 coverage in the regional Society for Professional Journalists contest for Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana and Washington. The results of the large regional contest demonstrate that the Capital […]

City Council

Austin City Council to vote on deal for homeless shelter | #citycouncil

AUSTIN, Texas — Back in April, the Salvation Army shelter on East Eighth Street in Downtown Austin closed indefinitely. Now it may get a new life. On Thursday, the Austin City Council will vote on a 1-year agreement with the Salvation Army to lease the building where the organization provided shelter to people experiencing homelessness […]

California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes 28th Amendment Restricting Gun Ownership—But Effort Seems Certain To Fail

Topline California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is proposing a 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution to enact restrictions on gun ownership—including a national ban on assault rifles—in an unprecedented response to the countless mass shootings that plague the U.S., but chances of adding an amendment seem slim to none since Republicans control most state legislatures. […]

Mayor

Mayor Scott calls on Baltimore residents to take precautions amid Air Quality alert

Mayor Scott calls on Baltimore residents to take precautions amid Air Quality alert – CBS Baltimore Watch CBS News Dense smoke from wildfires burning in Canada continued to blanket parts of the U.S. on Thursday Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On […]

Alabama

Supreme Court Backs Extra Black Alabama District in GOP Loss (1) | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

The US Supreme Court gave an unexpected boost to the Voting Rights Act, rejecting a Republican-drawn congressional map in Alabama and upholding a decision that requires a second majority Black district. The 5-4 decision marks a major turn for a court that twice in the last decade has significantly cut back the landmark law, enacted […]