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DeSantis ponders ending AP classes for Florida students

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

Tennessee closes in on trans youth care ban; lawsuit pledged

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have pushed a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors through the Senate

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Florida judge dismisses voter fraud case from DeSantis-touted arrests

ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orange County judge Monday dismissed a voter fraud case brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new election crimes office, finding statewide prosecutors lacked the authority to charge the Orlando defendant.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 14, 2023

US to sell 26 million more barrels from strategic oil reserve

The Biden administration plans to sell more crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, fulfilling budget directives mandated years ago that it had sought to stop as oil prices have stabilized.

Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2023

McCarthy to Lead Republican Delegation to Southern US Border

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will travel this week to the U.S. southern border with freshmen GOP lawmakers as Republicans continue to hammer the Biden administration on immigration and security.

Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2023

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priority bills signal another swing at pushing Texas to the right

Speaking in December, Patrick was less out front about conservative priorities like school book bans and restrictions to rights for transgender people. His priority bill list made clear those are a major part of his focus.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 13, 2023

Challengers in 8th, 9th Wards look to unseat longtime incumbents

Ald. Michelle Harris (8th) and Ald. Anthony Beale (9th) face challengers who promise revitalization and growth in their South Side wards.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 13, 2023

Mail-in ballots driving record returns as early voting opens in all 50 wards

The leap in vote-by-mail ballots could push overall turnout past 40%, which the city hasn’t seen in a municipal election in over a decade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 13, 2023

Mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson unveils plan to help migrants, refugees, immigrants

Johnson proposed, among other things, that all residents, regardless of citizenship status, be able to vote for Chicago Board of Education members — a concept also embraced by one of his mayoral rivals, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 13, 2023

DeSantis ponders ending AP classes for Florida students

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the College Board over Florida rejecting the AP African American studies course escalated Monday with DeSantis threatening to drop the organization’s Advanced Placement classes from Florida high schools.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 13, 2023