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Trump’s indictment over hush money to a porn star would be poetic justice

Unfortunately, actual justice may prove to be far more elusive

The Guardian - US

GOP sets vote on 'parents rights' in clash over schools

House Republicans are pressing forward with a vote on a midterm campaign promise

The Independent UK

Signatures of hundreds of dead people were found in D.A. Gascon recall petition

LOS ANGELES — More than 300 signatures in a petition to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon last year belonged to dead people, according to the county’s Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office.

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup

Texas is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on May 6, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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All candidates for Madison Common Council District 3 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the April 4, 2023, general election for Madison Common Council District 3 — Matt Van Eperen (nonpartisan) and Derek Field (nonpartisan) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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All candidates for Denver City Council District 5 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the April 4, 2023, general election for Denver City Council District 5 — Incumbent Amanda Sawyer (nonpartisan) and Michael Hughes (nonpartisan) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for…

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Bill allowing multi-occupancy bathrooms to be gender neutral passes Illinois House

A measure that would allow multiple occupancy public restrooms to be labeled gender-neutral was passed by the Illinois House on Thursday with the bare minimum of votes.

Chicago Tribune

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News Corp columnists opt for bothsidesism on Nazis at anti-trans rally

Andrew Bolt and Joe Hildebrand get stuck into socialists; Sky News has a field day about Pocock’s Tame Impala T-shirt

The Guardian - AU

Pa. woman accused of aiding theft of Pelosi’s laptop during Jan. 6 riot sentenced to 3 years in prison

After Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, native Riley Williams was charged for her role in the Jan. 6 attacks, her lawyers downplayed her actions by saying she went to Washington with nothing but a “cellphone and her fuzzy zebra bag.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trump urges court to uphold his absolute immunity claim in Jan. 6 lawsuits

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump urged a federal appeals court to disregard the Justice Department’s decision to reject his claim of absolute immunity against civil lawsuits seeking to hold the former president responsible for the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack.

Tribune News Service

Elusive former top aide offers inside look at how Michael Madigan wielded power — and helped muster votes on bill pushed by ComEd

Will Cousineau took the witness stand after securing letters from the feds granting him immunity and making clear he’s not a target of an investigation. Then he listened as prosecutors played a December 2018 call he’d participated in and which was secretly recorded by the FBI.

Chicago Sun-Times

Telephone conversation between Michael McClain, Michael Madigan, Justin Cox, Heather Wier-Vaught, Craig Willert, Will Cousineau, Jessica Basham | ComEd Exhibit 112-T

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan discusses leadership assignments in a secretly-recorded meeting with members of his staff in December 2018.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sen. Lindsey Graham admonished in rare move by Senate ethics panel

"It was a mistake. I take responsibility. I will try to do better in the future," Graham said.

Axios

South Carolina’s top accountant to resign after $3.5 billion accounting error

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s top accountant Richard Eckstrom says he will resign effective April 30 after disclosing to state lawmakers that he inflated the state’s cash balances for a decade, eventually reaching about $3.5 billion.

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Election legislation roundup: Texas State Senate

As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 27 election-related bills in the Texas State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 27, Ballotpedia tracked 24 from March 13-19. Republicans sponsored 19, while Democrats sponsored five. Five of the 24 bills are:

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South Carolina GOP senators consider ban on transgender care for children, joining a growing list of states

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A group of South Carolina Republican lawmakers are looking to join a handful of other states that have passed restrictions on certain medical care for transgender children.

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Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate

As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 124 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 124, Ballotpedia tracked four from March 13-19. Democrats sponsored all four. The four bills are:

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Election legislation roundup: North Carolina State Senate

As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked six election-related bills in the North Carolina State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the six, Ballotpedia tracked two from March 13-19. Democrats sponsored both bills. The two bills are:

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Indictment would be unlikely to divert Trump from campaign to courthouse

WASHINGTON — Since former President Donald Trump predicted the Manhattan district attorney would indict him earlier this week on charges stemming from hush money payments he allegedly paid a porn star to cover up an affair, the 3D chess players among the Beltway’s punditry have breathlessly debated whether this would…

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Trump slams Manhattan DA Bragg as an ‘animal’ as hush money indictment looms

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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.

The Texas Tribune

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 Independent UK

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

Salon

Michigan to overturn right-to-work law

The bill’s passage is a huge victory for the labor movement in Michigan and across the country

Ballotpedia

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 60 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 60, Ballotpedia tracked 52 from March 13-19. Republicans sponsored 37, while Democrats sponsored 15. Five of these bills are:

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