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House attempt to override Biden comes up short

WASHINGTON — House Republicans came up short in their effort to override the first veto of President Joe Biden’s presidency, meaning Labor Department regulations permitting consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investing will stand.

Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023

LGBTQ groups criticize Texas bill’s broad restrictions on school lessons and activities about sexuality and gender identity

Senate Bill 8 supporters say the legislation protects the rights of parents who don’t want their kids to learn about gender identity and sexual orientation. Critics say it could force schools to ignore the existence of LGBTQ people.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 23, 2023

Other states are copying Florida's "Don't Say Gay" efforts

Florida's move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as several states are pursuing similar bans

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Conversation between Michael Madigan and Daniel Montgomery | ComEd Exhibit 29-T

Michael Madigan has a conversation with Daniel Montgomery, president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2023

Florida Legislature approves universal school vouchers bill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill creating universal school vouchers, and sent it to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his expected approval.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 23, 2023

Trump’s protest calls lead to anonymous jury in rape trial

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s habit of calling for protests against his detractors warrants the use of a rare anonymous jury at the trial next month of civil sexual assault claims brought against the former president by New York author E. Jean Carroll, a judge ruled.

Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023

The latest from the grand jury investigating Donald Trump's alleged hush money payments

New York prosecutors considering Donald Trump's alleged involvement in hush money payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign have pushed back against a congressional probe. Here's the latest.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023

Celia Israel’s Got ‘Both Feet on the Ground’

What the historic 2023 election for mayor meant for Celia Israel, for Austin, and women in Texas politics.

Texas Observer · Mar 23, 2023

Populism triumphs as election looms

Although the campaign season for Thailand's much-anticipated election has only just begun, populism has already become the runaway winner. All of the contesting parties have come up with a plethora of populist pledges to woo voters. That populism has triumphed in Thai politics bears multiple longer-term implications.

Bangkok Post · Mar 23, 2023

Georgia governor signs bill banning most gender-affirming care for trans children

The state will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 with a new bill signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.

WEKU · Mar 23, 2023