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Former DC Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio likely sexually harassed employee: Report

WASHINGTON (7News) — An investigation has concluded former D.C. Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio sexually harassed a female employee, according to findings released over the weekend. The conclusion of the report released Saturday from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Office of Legal Counsel (MOLC) found that allegations lodged […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas Supreme Court reverses order blocking state’s education overhaul

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a judge’s ruling that temporarily blocked the state from enforcing Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education overhaul as the legal challenge continues. In their 5-2 ruling, the court’s majority said the law’s opponents failed to prove the “irreparable harm” that would be caused if the […]

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Mayor

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says drug use legislation should be ready in July

SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said he is committed to sorting out how the city will approach illegal drug possession and public use, but the process won’t be complete for several more weeks. The mayor is determined to clarify the issue after the Seattle City Council rejected a plan to authorize City Attorney Ann […]

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Arkansas

After multiple rejections, Arkansas AG certifies 8k-word ballot title to repeal LEARNS Act

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — After twice rejecting an organization’s attempt to place a referendum before Arkansas voters to repeal Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education overhaul, the state’s attorney general certified the more than 8,000-word ballot title on Monday. In a news release, Attorney General Tim Griffin the popular name and ballot title of the […]

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Arkansas

Scholarship established in memory of Isaiah Torres, Arkansas 6-year-old murdered by father

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A scholarship fund in memory of Isaiah Torres, a six-year-old Bella Vista boy murdered in 2015 by his father, has been established at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC). Torres’ life was tragically cut short on March 30, 2015 after he suffered severe child abuse by his mother and father. Isaiah’s cause […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas Supreme Court won’t lift order blocking education overhaul

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court declined Friday to block a judge’s order preventing the state from enforcing Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education overhaul. But they said they will move quickly to consider an appeal of the judge’s decision. Justices denied the state’s request to stay a Pulaski County judge’s temporary restraining […]

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