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The prosecutor who broke the mold with the Tyre Nichols case

Steve Mulroy, the Shelby county district attorney, discusses the swift charges on the five officers and criminal justice reform in Memphis

The Guardian - US

Could California be the latest state to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions?

Proposal would allow prisoners to vote in what advocates see as a matter of racial justice – but challenges lie ahead

The Guardian - US

56 minor party candidates received more votes than the margin of victory

Welcome to the Friday, February 17, Brew.

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Nicholas Goldberg: Kevin McCarthy can't govern, so he resorts to cynical stunts like reading the Constitution aloud for 43 minutes

To hear the Republicans tell it, the U.S. Constitution has been beaten, buffeted and willfully misconstrued by radical socialists and liberal Democrats who hope to twist it to encourage abortions, promote transgender rights and confiscate Americans' guns.

Los Angeles Times

Cities appealing 2020 census count garner only small wins

U.S. cities and towns that have challenged their 2020 census population figures appear to be winning only small victories

The Independent UK

His name is Terrill Haigler. Can he run for City Council as 'Ya Fav Trashman'?

Which name rings a louder bell: Terrill Haigler or @YaFavTrashman?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Manchin war chest could help, and hurt, if he runs in 2024

Should Sen. Joe Manchin III seek reelection next year, the West Virginia Democrat would almost certainly rely on a network of K Street lobbyists, corporate executives and out-of-state donors to help fund his campaign.

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George Skelton: Civil Feinstein delivered results but irked ideologues

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California's most accomplished senator, became an anachronism. She practiced civility and compromised with the other side.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Of course the California attorney general’s wife shouldn’t oversee his budget

A flurry of news stories in recent days exposed the questionable appointment of California Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) as chair of a budget subcommittee that will recommend funding for the state Department of Justice, which is run by her spouse, Attorney General Rob Bonta. The right response would have been…

Los Angeles Times

School funding decision was the culmination of this 83-year-old Philly lawyer's life's work

PHILADELPHIA — Michael Churchill, 83, has spent nearly his entire adult life working to build a more just world, from the Mississippi Freedom Summer of 1964 onward.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trump news – live: Memos show Fox hosts slammed Trump election lies as Georgia grand jury seeks perjury charge

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The Independent UK

Romney, outspoken about his own party, weighs reelection run

After four years in Washington, Republican Mitt Romney has established himself as a rare senator willing to publicly rebuke members of his own party

The Independent UK

Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression

The office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he has checked himself into the hospital for clinical depression

The Independent UK

Texas Gov. Abbott sets priorities in State of the State speech, including fentanyl crisis

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named seven priorities on Thursday that he wants the Legislature to fast-track, singling out property tax relief, school safety, border security and a voucherlike education initiative as top issues.

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After-School Satan Club holds first meeting ‘without incident’ despite protesters at Virginia school, lawyer says

NORFOLK, Va. — The After-School Satan Club held its first meeting at Chesapeake’s B.M. Williams Primary on Thursday evening, according to the ACLU of Virginia.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor vows to remove unhoused people from O’Hare as more seek shelter at airport

Lightfoot said Thursday that it’s a security risk to allow homeless people to stay at O’Hare. But a law enforcement source said that starting this week, additional police has been dedicated to offering services to homeless people — and removing those who don’t accept the help.

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Florida Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 6-12

The Florida Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, the court issued 10 opinions in 2023—10 fewer than this point a year ago. The one opinion is below:

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Colorado Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 6-12

The Colorado Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, the court issued seven opinions in 2023—the same amount as this time last year. The one opinion is below:

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Current presidential candidate field a quarter of the size of 2020’s at this point last cycle

Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley (R) announced on Feb. 14 that she was running for president of the United States. In a video, she said, “It’s time for a new generation of leadership to rediscover fiscal responsibility, secure our border, and strengthen our country, our pride,…

Axios

Biden could be forced to break out his veto pen over COVID-19 and D.C.

Three resolutions passed the House that aren't subject to the Senate filibuster.

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Governor Ron DeSantis (R) issues one executive order from Feb. 6-12

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued one executive order from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, DeSantis has issued 34 executive orders in 2023—one more than he did at this point a year ago.

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All candidates for Denver City auditor complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the April 4, 2023, general election for Denver City auditor—Incumbent Tim O’Brien (nonpartisan) and Erik Clarke (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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Governor Tony Evers (D) issues one executive order from Feb. 6-12

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) issued one executive order from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, Evers has issued four executive orders in 2023—one fewer than he did at this point a year ago.

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Five to compete in Florida House District 24 special primary election

The special primary election for Florida House of Representatives District 24 is on March 7, 2023. Justin Albright, Ryan Chamberlin, Jose Juarez, Stephen Pyles, and Charlie Stone are competing to advance to the general election scheduled for May 16. The filing deadline to run passed on Jan. 10.

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Fifty-eight state executives have master’s degrees; 93 have law degrees

Of the 192 officeholders currently occupying the top four executive positions in each state—governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state—184 have a bachelor’s degree, 58 have a master’s degree, and 93 have a law degree. Nine such officeholders have a Ph.D., and one has a medical degree. Eight…

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