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Governor Phil Murphy (D) issues five executive orders from Feb. 13-19

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued five executive orders from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, Murphy has issued six executive orders in 2023—seven fewer than he did at this point a year ago.

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State supreme courts issue 233 opinions from Feb. 13-19

From Feb. 13-19, state supreme courts issued 233 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued the most with 77. State supreme courts in 12 states issued none. State supreme courts have issued 1,067 opinions in 2023.

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‘We only teach facts’: FIU students, faculty protest against DeSantis’ higher ed tactics

MIAMI — Holding signs with phrases like “We only teach facts” and chanting “Hey DeSantis we’re no fools, we won’t let you run our schools,” at least 100 students, faculty and others marched around the main campus of Florida International University Thursday afternoon to protest Gov. Ron DeSantis’ education agenda.

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Protasiewicz, Kelly advance to April general election for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz and former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly advanced from the nonpartisan primary for Wisconsin Supreme Court on Feb. 21, 2023, defeating Waukesha County Circuit Judge Jennifer Dorow and Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell. With 99% of votes counted, Protasiewicz had received 46.4%…

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Republican Party sets first presidential debate in US swing state

The debate, to be held in Wisconsin, is expected to feature Republican candidates like Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.

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Gov. Greg Abbott starts state task force on street takeovers

During a recent street racing incident, Austin residents faced long 911 wait times. City officials say they need to increase staffing for 911 call takers, but state license and background check requirements make it difficult to fill positions.

The Texas Tribune

Can Texas’ public universities use diversity initiatives to hire staff? Abbott says no

Texas public universities are now at the forefront of a battle against considering diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring.

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Trump set to remain 2024 favorite as GOP rivals walk on eggshells

Potential Republican candidates have been busy trying to define themselves while dancing around the elephant in the room.

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Donald Trump Jr. goes on homophobic rant against ‘gay guy’ Pete Buttigieg

Donald Trump Jr. went on a homophobic rant against Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during an appearance on a far-right cable news network Wednesday night.

Tribune News Service

Vote to rid Nev. constitution of slavery moves to '24 ballot

Nevada voters will decide whether to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude as a form of criminal punishment from the state constitution on the 2024 ballot, part of a growing push among some states to scrub outdated, century-old language

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Trump 2020 fraud backer’s ethics case is tossed out

A Texas judge has tossed out a disciplinary case against attorney Sidney Powell finding state bar regulators failed to present enough evidence to keep alive claims that she violated ethics rules by filing frivolous post-election lawsuits.

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Democrats target Rep. George Santos and 5 other NY Republicans in bid to retake House

Democrats believe the road to retaking the House of Representatives in 2024 runs through the Empire State — with Rep. George Santos as their poster child.

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Jimmy Carter: White House rise depended on twists before '76

Jimmy Carter’s path to the presidency is an oft-told story, especially by aspiring presidents trying to be the next politician to defy Washington expectations

The Independent UK

St. Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner calls removal attempt a 'political stunt,' defends handling of case

ST. LOUIS — Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner spurned an ultimatum from Missouri’s attorney general on Thursday, declining to step down and claiming that calls for her resignation are a “political stunt.”

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Speaker Dade Phelan endorses Medicaid expansion for new mothers, repeal of “tampon tax” in first batch of 2023 priorities

The leader of the state House also threw his support behind bills to crack down on how companies handle private data and to protect children from “addictive algorithms” by digital companies.

Tribune News Service

New wave of Georgia election bills target ‘Zuckerbucks’ and bar codes

ATLANTA — Republican Georgia senators rolled out a package of bills Thursday that continue to focus on perceived flaws in the 2020 presidential election, attempting to restrict outside money, eliminate votes scanned from bar codes and ban foreigners from being hired as election workers.

The Independent UK

Republicans set opening presidential debate for August

The Republican National Committee has decided that the opening Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election season will take place in Milwaukee this August

Salon

Trump brags about McDonald's knowledge

Tucker Carlson is encouraging Fox News viewers to "treat" themselves to a tape of Trump ordering McDonald's in Ohio

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Donald Trump Jr attacked for ‘unvarnished homophobia’ in comments about Pete Buttigieg

Transporation secretary under fire for Ohio derailment response

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Florida bill would end diversity programs, ban majors, shift power at universities

A bill filed this week in the Florida House would turn many of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wide-ranging ideas on higher education into law by limiting diversity efforts, vastly expanding the powers of university boards and altering course offerings.

Reuters

Senators urge halt to Chinese carriers overflying Russia on U.S. flights

The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the committee's top Republican urged the Biden administration to halt Chinese airlines and other non-American carriers from flying over Russia on U.S. routes.

Salon

Critics: MTG plan is "white supremacy"

Greene’s plan would increase states’ powers while potentially limiting rights protected by the federal government

The Guardian - US

US court skeptical of bid to access congressman’s phone in January 6 inquiry

At issue is whether a protection afforded by the constitution applies to ‘informal’ fact-finding by members of Congress

Salon

McCarthyism, then and now

It could get much worse (and more dangerous) in Washington in the months to come

The Independent UK

Trump ordered to give evidence in lawsuit by ex-FBI figures he targeted

Unless President Joe Biden intervenes to invoke executive privilege, Mr Trump will face questioning by attorneys for former FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok and ex-FBI attorney Lisa Page

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