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Minnesota lawmakers walked into the Capitol Tuesday for the first time in over 20 years without Rep. Melissa Hortman, among the state’s most influential elected officials this century who was respected for her selflessness and conviction to better Minnesotans’ lives through public policy. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed in their […]

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Maryland Tuesday barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying the Trump administration lacks plans to remove him from the United States. “Respondents have done nothing to show that Abrego Garcia’s continued detention in ICE custody is consistent with due process,” District of Maryland Judge […]

Pablo Murgier vuelve a tocar en Argentina, su tierra natal, para presentar su último álbum Sirocco. Residente en Francia desde 2017 viene desarrollando una carrera musical con presentaciones no solo en Europa sino en todo el mundo. Antes de sus dos conciertos que tendrán lugar el domingo 22 en el Teatro Argentino de La Plata […]

Biscuit was still a puppy — just 1 year old — when her owner at the time was charged with animal abuse.  “Her kennel mate did not survive the animal cruelty, but she did,” said Talia Butler, division director of Salt Lake County Animal Services.  But even after Biscuit was confiscated while her owner’s criminal […]

WASHINGTON — Tributes poured in across the country for the revered civil rights figure the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who died Tuesday morning at 84. The two-time Democratic presidential hopeful and Greenville, South Carolina, native died peacefully, surrounded by his kin, according to his family.  Jackson, who was active in the civil rights movement […]

Oregon public universities and schools would have to promptly notify their communities when federal immigration agents step onto campus under a bill the Oregon House passed Tuesday. Federal policy has long blocked immigration enforcement at “sensitive areas” including schools, churches and hospitals, but the Trump administration rescinded that policy last year. The American Federation of […]

Alors que la justice internationale s'apprête à clore une étape clé d'un procès très suivi, plusieurs milliers de personnes se sont rassemblées, mardi 17 février, dans la capitale kosovare pour défendre des figures centrales de la lutte indépendantiste, au nom de la mémoire du conflit et de l'histoire du pays.

Florida’s unemployment system has long been known as among the most penurious in the nation when it comes to cash assistance. Now critics say it will become even worse under a bill (HB 191) approved Tuesday by the Florida House of Representatives. The proposal, sponsored by Rep. Shane Abbott, R-DeFuniak Springs, says individuals receiving unemployment […]

El Congreso debate vetar el uso del burka y el niqab en espacios públicos mientras Junts rechaza la iniciativa de Vox y plantea su propio texto. El choque mezcla seguridad, competencias autonómicas y derechos fundamentales en un contexto marcado por la jurisprudencia del Supremo.

A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers say they think they have the fix to boost housing stock in the state by altering zoning laws.

The Royal Pride Foundation announces The Royal Ball, its signature annual benefit, an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and purpose designed to lift opportunity for every student at San Marcos High School. Hosted beneath the stars in the beautiful gardens of the Santa Barbara Club, The Royal Ball blends impact with inspiration and fun, featuring […] The post Royal Pride Foundation to host The Royal Ball, fundraiser for San Marcos High School appeared first on Santa Barbara News-Press.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little told reporters Tuesday he is concerned new legislative budget cuts would hurt the state’s ability to fight wildfires and could jeopardize mental health and treatment courts, but he distanced himself from the budget-setting process and downplayed the likelihood of vetoing the budgets.  “I laid out my priorities (in the State of […]

Under Lamont's bill, CT would waive tuition at public colleges and universities and offer mortgage assistance for police and firefighters.

Licensed as a nurse, funeral director or contractor? Rules that apply those and Montana’s other professions could change as Republicans take aim at alleged red tape. The post Licensing rules for 176,000 Montana jobs up for discussion as Gianforte preps for 2027 Legislature appeared first on Montana Free Press.

Plus: Bill introduced criminalizing 'residential protesting'; Eagan could pass a moratorium on data centers; Northern MN braces for storm The post Latino leaders call for policy changes, funding to recover from ICE surge appeared first on MinnPost.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released a draft version of its 2026 biennial integrated report Tuesday, which listed more than 700 segments of rivers, lakes or wetlands in the state as impaired.  The impaired list looks at retroactive data and determines if a water segment meets, or fails to meet, designated criteria for uses […]

For years, MAGA has attacked minority groups in the name of “protecting women and children.” It turns out the real abusers are wealthy and powerful. The post The Epstein Class: They Are the Elites They Pretend to Hate appeared first on OtherWords.

Republican-backed bills would allow Michigan farmers to sell unpasteurized milk directly to consumers. Critics contend there would be health risks, but supporters say consumers should be able to decide.

Author Melissa Fraterrigo will host a free writing workshop and talk about her new memoir, “The Perils of Girlhood" on Feb. 27. The post Mothers and daughters can write to each other at this event appeared first on Mirror Indy.

A federal judge will allow Tennessee’s police “buffer law” to remain in place while a lawsuit filed by a coalition of media organizationsgoes forward.  State lawmakers passed legislation in 2025 allowing police to order members of the public, including media, to remain 25 feet away from crime scenes, traffic stops and any “ongoing and immediate […]