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(The Center Square) – A Wisconsin lawmaker charged with disorderly conduct is scheduled to have her initial court appearance Friday afternoon in Milwaukee County where several judges will be recused from the case. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, a Democrat who is not part of the caucus, was charged after a Sept. 2 phone call where she reportedly threatened another member of the Assembly that she would “tell the press negative personal information” if she was not included in writing a Joint Resolution honoring Latino veterans. Ortiz-Velez left the caucus after the incident. The charge is a misdemeanor that could lead up to a $1,000 fine and up to 90 days in jail. Ortiz-Velez’s attorney, Michael Chernin, told The Center Square on Thursday that he could not comment on the case before it was completed. The complaint states that Ortiz-Velez felt she was intentionally left out of writing the resolution despite the fact that her late husband was a Latino veteran. The complaint was filed in Milwaukee because both representatives live in Milwaukee and both were in Milwaukee when the phone call occurred. “These were personal attacks regarding Witness 1 that were outside the bounds of political response,” the complaint said. “The statements were indecent and tended to disrupt the good public order.” Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk, R-Hubertus, wrote that he was denied the records when he sent a public records request to the state's Department of Administration for Capitol Police records related to the incident because the "continued confidentiality is material to that prosecution and release would harm the prosecution."

Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox.New York City schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced his top deputies Thursday, replacing some of the system’s top leaders while keeping several others.Of his 11 cabinet members, all have deep roots in the nation’s largest school system — and six are staying in the roles they assumed under the previous administration.Samuels named Danielle Giunta as first deputy. She will helm his cabinet and oversee a slew of key areas, ranging from academics to district leadership, including managing two newly created roles of supervising superintendents. One will supervise elementary and middle school superintendents and another will oversee high schools and alternative program superintendents. “I spent two decades of my career in roles across NYC public schools — from math teacher to principal to superintendent — and I’ve seen many iterations of our organizational chart, iterations that often lacked cohesion, efficiency, and clarity,” Samuels told a packed audience at the Education Department’s Lower Manhattan headquarters. “I needed to make some structural changes.”The changes Samuels announced on Thursday do not completely overhaul the system’s leadership. Simone Hawkins, the deputy chancellor of early childhood education, will keep her position — a key post as Mayor Zohran Mamdani prioritizes universal child care and shoring up the prekindergarten system. Kenita Lloyd will stay in her role as chief of staff, which she held under former chancellors Melissa Aviles-Ramos and David Banks. She previously worked with Banks to support the Eagle Academy network of public schools, which he helped launch.Lloyd compared herself to a professional basketball player changing teams. “The coaching philosophy shifts, culture evolves, and expectations have risen, yet the responsibility remains the same,” she said. “Elevate performance, protect the star, and help the team win.”It remains to be seen whether Samuels will make other structural changes. Former Chancellor Richard Carranza added a new layer of executive superintendents. Banks scrapped those positions and required all of the city’s local superintendents to reapply for their jobs. Here are the new faces in Samuels’ cabinet.First Deputy Chancellor: Danielle GiuntaAs first deputy, Giunta will oversee district planning, enrollment, new school development, and policy as well as academics and instruction, with the two supervising superintendents, one for elementary and middle school, and the other for high school and alternative programs, reporting directly to her. Giunta most recently served as the chief of school leadership development, tapped by Banks to fill that new role. Prior to that she spent about a decade as the superintendent of District 26, a high-performing and affluent part of Queens that includes Bayside, Douglaston, and Little Neck. She was a principal at P.S. 154 in Flushing.Supervising Superintendent of Elementary and Middle Schools: Maribel Torres-Hulla Supervising Superintendent of High Schools and D79: Alan ChengIn these newly created roles, Torres-Hulla and Cheng will oversee the implementation of the city’s curriculum mandates, NYC Reads for literacy and NYC Solves for math. They will oversee work around career readiness and apprenticeship programs. And as the state is changing graduation requirements, the high school supervising superintendent will have a massive job helping schools figure out how to shift their practices. Torres-Hulla, born in the Bronx and raised in Brooklyn, rose through the ranks from elementary school teacher to literacy coach, assistant principal, principal, deputy superintendent, and superintendent of the Bronx’s District 10. Most recently, she served as chief of school support, working with superintendents of 18 local school districts across Brooklyn and the Bronx to help them align instruction with citywide initiatives. Cheng’s career has had a similar trajectory, starting as a math teacher and working his way up as a principal, deputy superintendent, and superintendent. He most recently has served as senior supervising superintendent of high schools and District 79, which include alternative programs such as those in hospital settings, juvenile justice, or adult education.His high school portfolio included international schools — serving newcomer immigrants — and consortium schools, which require students to do performance-based assessments, such as capstone projects or other presentations rather than Regents exit exams, potentially serving as a model as the state overhauls graduation requirements. Former Deputy Chancellor for School Leadership Danika Rux previously oversaw all superintendents; she will no longer have a cabinet position and will advise the office of the general counsel. Samuels, who previously served two tours as local superintendent in Manhattan and Brooklyn, said the new roles are meant to help support superintendents as they navigate reading and math curriculum overhauls and implement a new set of graduation standards in the coming years. Deputy Chancellor of the Division of Family Partnership & Community Support: Flavia Puello-PerdomoAttendance, students in temporary housing and foster care, language access, school wellness and counseling programs, and community schools providing wraparound support will be among the areas that Puello-Perdomo will oversee. She will also be in charge of Family and Community Empowerment, or FACE, the office that supports parent leaders on parent-teacher associations, school leadership teams, and Community Education Councils — along with running the elections for these councils, which have been plagued by low turnout. Puello-Perdomo most recently served as the chief of schools for the office of community supports and wellness where she worked across agencies to support community school programs, students in temporary housing and foster care, after-school, and summer programs. She also focused on attendance initiatives. Deputy Chancellor of the Division of Finance, Administration, & Human Resources: Michael Cheatham will serve as acting deputy chancellor until June, when Lindsey Oates takes overThis role will be responsible for administrative services, finance, human resources, and procurement. Cheatham previously served as a senior advisor to the chancellor and chief financial officer and as senior executive director and acting chief of finance and human resources for the Division of School Leadership. He’s currently also the Education Department’s interim chief savings officer, a role Mamdani established to find cost-efficiency strategies.Oates previously served as the Education Department’s chief financial officer during the de Blasio administration. She’s currently the interim chief financial officer at the Legal Aid Society. Here’s who is returning to their former post.Chief of Staff Kenita Lloyd. Lloyd joined the Education Department as a deputy chancellor of family engagement under Banks. She was elevated to the chief of staff role in 2024, and Samuels is keeping her in that role.Deputy Chancellor of the Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning Christina Foti. The division oversees special education, multilingual learners, and District 75, a network of schools that serve students with more significant disabilities. Deputy Chancellor of the Division of Early Childhood Education Simone HawkinsDeputy Chancellor of the Division of School Operations Kevin MoranChief of Safety and Prevention Partnerships Mark Rampersant Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Liz VladeckAlex Zimmerman is a reporter for Chalkbeat New York, covering NYC public schools. Contact Alex at azimmerman@chalkbeat.org.Amy Zimmer is the bureau chief for Chalkbeat New York. Contact Amy at azimmer@chalkbeat.org.

Movimentos socioambientais e moradores do Distrito Federal realizam, neste domingo (8), um ato em defesa da Serrinha do Paranoá. A mobilização, marcada para às 10h no Espaço Comunitário do Urubu, é uma resposta à aprovação do Projeto de Lei nº 2.175/2026, que autoriza o uso de 716 hectares da região chamada Gleba “A” para reforçar […] Fonte

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Thursday she supports the U.S. military action in Iran, as she mourned the loss of two Iowa soldiers in an Iranian strike on a Kuwait facility on March 1. Two of the six U.S. military members killed in the Iran attack on a tactical operations center in Kuwait’s Port of Shuaiba  […]

Donald Trump a annoncé jeudi 5 mars le renvoi de la ministre de la Sécurité intérieure Kristi Noem. Elle sera remplacée par ​le sénateur républicain Markwayne Mullin à ce poste crucial dans la supervision de la politique anti-immigration du président américain à travers le pays.

LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers gave wide first-round approval Thursday to a proposal eliminating state contributions to a retirement plan for about 150 state judges. The plan has been fully funded for nearly five years. An amended Legislative Bill 1101, from the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee, would end the state’s annual contribution to the judges’ retirement […]

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham names acting secretary of state transportation director following previous secretary's departure, new job

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Mark Carney’s support for the U.S.-Israel war against Iran seems hypocritical, but it’s consistent with Canada’s longstanding support for a rules-based order that only applies when convenient.

伊朗的弹道导弹和无人机能打到欧洲吗？欧洲人如今问道：我们是否在伊朗的射程之内？在中东地区发生数百次导弹袭击之后，德黑兰的远程打击能力引发了人们的质疑。其部分导弹系统足以覆盖东南欧，但其有效性取决于诸多军事和技术因素。

Más que esposas de narcotraficantes: el poder de las mujeres en el crimen organizado en América Latina Las mujeres siguen siendo una parte fundamental de los grupos de crimen organizado en América Latina y han ocupado posiciones de alto rango en el negocio de las drogas. The post Más que esposas de narcotraficantes: el poder de las mujeres en el crimen organizado en América Latina appeared first on InSight Crime.

Em meio à expansão do conflito no Oriente Médio, o Irã afirmou nesta quinta-feira (5) que drones militares atingiram um porta‑aviões americano e advertiu que qualquer ofensiva terrestre contra seu território seria um “desastre” para os adversários.

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Kristi Noem is out as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after months of questions around her ability to handle a massive expansion of the agency. He said Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin will take her place effective March 31. Noem will take a new post, Trump said. “The […] The post Mullin to Replace Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary appeared first on Oklahoma Watch.

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is nominating Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma as the next Homeland Security Secretary. On Thursday, the second-term Republican decided to reassign Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as the special envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Multiple reports circulated prior to the president's social media post confirming her removal. Her testimony on Capitol Hill a day earlier is believed to have been the trigger. In a Truth Social post, the president said Noem’s new position will be a part of his administration’s new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere, to be formally announced over the weekend at the Americas Counter Cartel Conference at the U.S Southern Command. In his post, the president thanked Noem for her “service at ‘Homeland,’” saying she has “served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!).” Mullin is expected to assume the new post “effective” March 31. Mullin has spent three years in the Senate after 10 in the House of Representatives. The president describes Mullin as a “MAGA Warrior.” Trump wrote in part, “As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our incredible tribal communities. Markwayne will work tirelessly to keep our border secure, stop migrant crime, murderers, and other criminals from illegally entering our country, end the scourge of illegal drugs and, make America safe again." Before being sworn in to the new position, Mullin will need to be confirmed in the Republican-majority Senate. The remainder of his term through Jan. 3 will be filled by the choice of Republican Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. Mullin won his six-year term in the 2022 midterms and had been scheduled for the June 16 Republican primary. Other Republican candidates are Nick Hankins, Ron Meinhardt, Tammy Swearengin and Wayne Washington. The Democratic primary includes Troy Green, Rebeka LaVann, Jim Priest and N’Kiyla Thomas.

(The Center Square) — New Hampshire Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s pick to serve as the state’s Child Advocate has withdrawn her nomination following a backlash from conservatives over potential conflicts of interest. Earlier this week, Diana Fenton, a lawyer and state Department of Education official, withdrew her nomination to lead the state’s Office of the Child Advocate, which oversees the Division of Children, Youth, and Families' and investigates abuse or neglect cases. "After much reflection and recognition of the various parts of my life that I will bring with me to this job and the potential appearance of any possible conflicts, I will be withdrawing my name from consideration to be the director of the Office of the Child Advocate,” Fenton said in a statement to news outlets. "I very much appreciate the governor’s nomination and her staff for all their support throughout this process and wish them all the best moving forward in finding the right fit for this important position." The move came after a grueling Monday confirmation hearing where members of the Executive Council peppered her with questions about potential conflicts of interest and her husband's work as a family law judge. Many of the questions focused on sanctions imposed by the state Judicial Conduct Committee on her husband, Judge Todd Prevett, who was accused of using his judicial position to waive a records check in a guardianship case the couple were pursuing. Other councilors questioned whether Fenton could oversee the state’s child welfare system given that she defended the state for more than two decades as an attorney. Fenton, who is currently chief of the governance unit in the state Department of Education, stressed her work experience and dedication to standing up for children. She said she would avoid any conflict of interest for her husband's work. Ayotte told reporters later Wednesday that she was unaware of Fenton's husband's sections and stood behind her decision to nominate her to oversee the state's child welfare system. "I've known Diana since my time going back to the Attorney General's Office," Ayotte, a former AG, told reporters. "I know Diana and her background. I was unaware of her husband’s background." Karen Liot Hill, the Council's lone Democrat, cited the importance of the child advocate's "critical and independent oversight role" and it was important to avoid the appearance of conflicts of interest in the agency's leadership. Liot said she appreciated Fenton's "willingness" to participate in the confirmation process and wished her well. "The safety of children in the state system - whether through DCYF, Juvenile Justice, or residential facilities - is a priority that is shared throughout our state - and across party lines," she said. "I remain committed to ensuring that the next Child Advocate is prepared to serve as a strong, independent advocate for New Hampshire children who are in the state system."

Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had "Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda."

Governor’s budget proposal calls for reducing the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.

英国政府进一步收紧移民和难民政策，这是本台法广（RFI）法文报道近期的关注话题之一。最新动态有：英国将从本月下旬（2026年03月份）开始暂停给予非洲和亚洲两地的四个国家发放学生签证。名列其中的两个非洲国家分别是苏丹（le Soudan）和喀麦隆(le Cameroun)。另外两个亚洲国家则分别是缅甸和阿富汗。

Street medicine providers across the state are worried that changes made to Medi-Cal eligibility will cause unhoused people to lose insurance.