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Election legislation roundup: Texas State Senate

As of April 2, Ballotpedia has tracked 106 election-related bills in the Texas State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 106, Ballotpedia tracked 51 from March 27-April 2. Republicans sponsored 41, while Democrats sponsored 10. Five of 51 bills are below:

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Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate

As of April 2, Ballotpedia has tracked 128 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 128, Ballotpedia tracked three from March 27-April 2. Democrats sponsored all three bills. The three bills are:

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Merseyside couple wanting 'quiet' wedding marry at site of Trump's arraignment

The couple thought their dream wedding was going to be cancelled

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Trump's "racist" judicial attack

Experts worry Trump's rhetoric could cause irreversible damage to the judicial system

Salon

IRS $80 Billion Plan Targets Taxpayer Compliance, Improved Service

The IRS unveiled its much-anticipated strategic operating plan detailing how the agency will spend $80 billion in funding allocated over 10 years under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Kiplinger

Republicans’ contempt for law continues with Trump’s indictment

Republican officials and officeholders who are rallying around Donald Trump are implicitly and sometimes explicitly endorsing his attacks on the justice system.

Chicago Sun-Times

US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions

A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain limits to promote fairness or reduce injuries

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What’s next for CPS after Johnson’s win, flowers for George Freeman and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Money pours into early days of Adam Frisch’s second campaign to unseat Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert

DENVER — In just over seven weeks since Adam Frisch announced his second campaign to unseat far-right incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, he’s boosted his war chest by well over seven figures, his campaign announced Thursday.

The Denver Post

Supreme Court says 12-year-old transgender girl may compete against girls in West Virginia

WASHINGTON — In its first decision involving transgender students and sports, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused West Virginia’s bid to bar a 12-year-old transgender girl from competing on the girl’s track team at her middle school.

Los Angeles Times

At least 20 states ban trans women and girls from sports that match their gender

Republican lawmakers across the US are rapidly advancing legislation targeting trans youth while members of Congress introduce national bills that mirror proposals dominating state capitols

The Independent UK

IRS pledges better customer service, no new agents with guns

The IRS is outlining how it plans to use an infusion of $80 billion for improved operations

The Independent UK

Pressure grows on Weisselberg to flip

"I think there will be another chapter" former Manhattan special assistant district attorney predicts

Salon

Bannon urged RFK Jr. to challenge Biden

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed to run against Biden in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary

Salon

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Next mayor has his work cut out for him

Being the Defund-the-Police guy is actually liberating.

Tribune News Service

DeSantis lays out Florida as blueprint for Republican success in Michigan speech

MIDLAND, Mich. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis touted recent GOP victories in the sunshine state as a roadmap for national Republican wins as he spoke Thursday to a packed crowd of Michigan Republicans.

The Independent UK

Is Donald Trump in jail?

The ex-president appeared for a historic arraingment in New York on Tuesday

The Guardian - US

Clarence Thomas faces impeachment calls after reports of undisclosed gifts

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemns ‘shocking corruption’ after ProPublica report details luxury items from top Republican donor

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Trump’s Arrest Is ‘Karma,’ Says Wrongfully Accused Man Who Former President Wanted To Be Executed

Yusef Salaam, one of five Black and Latino men dubbed the Exonerated Five, calling out Donald Trump for them to be executed

Axios

House GOP subpoenas ex-prosecutor in escalation of Manhattan DA investigation

The Manhattan DA’s office told attorney Mark Pomerantz not to cooperate.

The Independent UK

House Republicans subpoena former prosecutor in Trump case

House Republicans have subpoenaed one of the former Manhattan prosecutors who had been leading a criminal investigation into Donald Trump before quitting last year in a clash over the direction of the probe

Salon

Wisconsin GOP wants to impeach new judge

Even other Republicans decried using "impeachments to overturn elections"

Zenger

Amendment To Require Direct Partisan Primary Elections Will Be Decided By Arizona Voters In 2024

Voters in Arizona will decide on an amendment requiring direct partisan primaries allowing parities to nominate their candidate

Axios

How to face Congress

Carefully crafted, long-term communication strategies are key.

The Texas Tribune

Former elections chief Chris Hollins drops bid for Houston mayor

Facing a crowded field, Hollins, who served briefly as Harris County clerk in 2020, announced Thursday he will instead run to be Houston’s chief financial officer.

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