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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.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 22, 2023

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

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

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…

Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023

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

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

Salon · May 22, 2023

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 Independent UK · May 22, 2023

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.

The Texas Tribune · May 22, 2023

Nebraska governor to sign 12-week abortion ban, limits on gender-affirming care for minors

Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is scheduled to sign a bill Monday that bans abortion at 12 weeks of pregnancy and restricts gender-affirming medical care for people younger than 19

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Trump legal infighting publicly explodes

Tim Parlatore says Boris Ephsteyn's meddling is hurting Trump's case against special counsel

Salon · May 22, 2023

DeSantis responds to NAACP call for tourists to boycott Florida

Travel warning points to ‘sustained, blatant, relentless and systemic attack on democracy and civil rights’ under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023