Minnesota was among several states to push back this week on an order by the Trump administration that K-12 schools certify they follow federal civil rights laws and eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion practices or risk loss of federal funding. … Continued
By NADIA LATHAN, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate in a primary challenge against Republican Sen. John Cornyn, setting up what is likely to become one of the GOP’s … Continued
“Every day of delay means more pollution, more suffering, and more costs for people who can least afford them.” Gov. Kathy Hochul delivering her State of the State in 2023, where she first unveiled the state’s Cap-and-Invest plan. She’s stalled … Continued
By DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press Shares of Cal-Maine Foods, the largest U.S. egg producer, fell in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company acknowledged it is being investigated by the antitrust division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine … Continued
Police arrested a 14-year-old Tuesday in the fatal stabbing of another teenager in St. Paul last week. The teen is being held on suspicion of murder in the death of Jay’Mier K. Givens, 19, of St. Paul, said Sgt. Toy … Continued
By LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Pentagon official said Tuesday that special operations forces do not have the authority to launch drone attacks at drug cartels in Mexico, even though President Donald Trump has designated … Continued