Days into Minnesota’s 2026 legislative session, there are already signs that action on top issues at the Capitol faces questionable prospects in a closely divided state government. Republican proposals intended to combat fraud in state government and DFL-backed bills aimed … Continued
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A day after an Afton man caused a lockdown last week at the University of St. Thomas, he sent a threatening email to the college president despite an active restraining order prohibiting him from any contact, according to court records. … Continued
By DYLAN LOVAN LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a measure establishing public funding for charter schools is unconstitutional, affirming that state funds “are for common schools and for nothing else.” Related Articles White House … Continued
By OLIVIA DIAZ, Associated Press/Report for America RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia court on Thursday temporarily blocked Democrats from preparing for an April voter referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps, handing the party another setback in its efforts … Continued