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Texas Senate passes revamped school funding bill in last-minute bid to implement voucher program

Texas senators have latched education savings accounts to a school funding bill in a last-ditch effort to avoid a special session. But some House members are furious at the revamped version and have vowed not to let it become law.

The Texas Tribune

DeSantis’s $13.5m police program lures officers with violent records to Florida

Governor’s incentive scheme recruits officers with history of excessive violence or who have been arrested since signing up

The Guardian - US

Senator who voted for anti-trans bill that passed by one vote admits she wasn’t paying attention

Political scientist says majority of Nebraska legislators ‘seem not to know or care what they’re doing as long as it feels right to them and they have the votes to do it’

The Independent UK

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Ex-Trump lawyer may be signaling DOJ

Ex-Trump lawyer Tim Parlatore is effectively pointing the finger at Trump attorney Boris Ephsteyn, expert says

Salon

SC’s Tim Scott says he’s the 2024 presidential candidate the ‘far left fears the most’

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott grew up poor, and his divorced mother worked 16-hour days to raise him and his older brother, Ben.

Tribune News Service

Sen. Tom Carper will not run for 5th term in Delaware next year

WASHINGTON — Delaware Democratic Sen. Thomas R. Carper announced Monday he won’t seek a fifth term, creating a rare vacancy in the Blue Hen State.

Tribune News Service

President Biden Nominates Anna Gomez for FCC Seat

Packages it with renominations for Geoffrey Starks, Brendan Carr

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US Senator Tim Scott launches campaign for president

Scott centres his personal story as he seeks 2024 Republican nomination in crowded field that includes Donald Trump.

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Trump bashes DeSantis as he shares surprisingly positive response to another 2024 challenger: ‘Good luck Tim!’

‘Tim is a big step up from Ron DeSanctimonious, who is totally unelectable,’ Trump writes

The Independent UK

Who is Tim Scott? 5 things to know about the newest 2024 GOP presidential candidate

As Sen. Tim Scott enters the 2024 GOP presidential field, he will be eager to introduce himself to voters who might not know much about him

The Independent UK

Transgender health bills often came from a handful of far-right interest groups, AP finds

A nonprofit that was launched to oppose diversity initiatives in medicine has evolved into a significant leader in statehouses to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youths.

Chicago Sun-Times

A timeline of Donald Trump’s rivalry with Ron DeSantis

Florida governor refuses to rise to ex-president’s jibes and attempts to take credit for his political ascent

The Independent UK

Tim Scott: 10 things to know about the Republican entering the 2024 race

South Carolina senator formally announces candidacy, increasing number of nominees joining fight in 2024 race

The Guardian - US

Jordan floats new Hillary Clinton probe

Jordan's comment came after a Fox News host floated "another investigation of Hillary"

Salon

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Chicago Sun-Times

Closed Chicago schools, link to population decline needs more explanation

The graphic and a Sun-Times/WBEZ story do not show whether school closings led to population decline or whether the pre-existing population decline lead to the closings, after which the population continued to decline, a Glen Ellyn reader writes.

The Independent UK

Haley vs. Scott: From South Carolina allies to 2024 rivals

Mutual supporters of Sen. Tim Scott and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are in a conundrum now that the two South Carolina natives are both candidates for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination

Tribune News Service

As NYC’s budget deadline looms, City Council projects $1.8B more in revenue than Mayor Adams’ projections

The New York City Council’s latest budget forecast estimates the city will take in $1.8 billion more in revenue than what Mayor Adams’ administration has projected over the next two fiscal years — an updated fiscal prediction Council leaders intend to use as leverage as the July 1 budget deadline…

The Guardian - US

Senator Tim Scott launches bid for 2024 Republican presidential nomination

Black conservative from South Carolina, a stalwart abortion foe and gun rights advocate, is latest to take on Donald Trump

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While stymied on a budget, Illinois legislators addressed issues including abortion, book bans and south suburban airport during spring session

While failing to get a budget done by its self-imposed deadline, the Illinois General Assembly passed measures addressing issues ranging from abortion rights to full-day kindergarten during its spring session, which this week goes into overtime.

Tribune News Service

Texas Senate makes last-ditch effort to pass school choice by tying it to teacher raises

AUSTIN, Texas – Republicans are making a last-ditch attempt to pass a school voucher-like bill this session by tethering it to teacher pay raises.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

‘We’ve got a real dilemma’: How ‘Never Trump’ Republicans view DeSantis vs Trump

Fergus Cullen is wary of Ron DeSantis’ conflict with Disney, dislikes how the governor once used his kids in a campaign ad, and doubts he’d support the Florida Republican’s presidential candidacy if it were any other election.

Tribune News Service

With one week left, Texas’ top leaders make their final legislative push

With one week left in the Texas legislative session, top leaders are making their final push to get their somewhat disparate agendas approved.

Salon

Ex-Trump WH lawyer: He will "go to jail"

"I think this is a tight obstruction case," said attorney Ty Cobb

The Independent UK

Tim Scott, Senate’s sole Black Republican, launches 2024 bid: ‘America is not a nation in decline’

The South Carolina Republican faces an uphill battle

The Texas Tribune

As Texas Republican senators march in lockstep, Robert Nichols is willing to break away

Whether it’s supporting a rape exception for abortion or opposing school choice, Nichols has gone his own way on certain GOP priorities.

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