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Death row inmate challenges new Tennessee post-conviction law
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee death row inmate is challenging the newly expanded authority of the appointed state attorney general to argue certain capital cases, a power that lawmakers shifted away from locally elected prosecutors under a new law after some expressed reluctance to pursue the...
Texas bill proposes up to $25K for armed school 'sentinels'
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas schools could offer stipends of up to $25,000 to staff members who add the role of armed campus “sentinels” to their regular duties under a proposal advanced Tuesday by state lawmakers in response to the Uvalde classroom attack last year. With U.S....
Sen. Scott bill would fund armed officers in all US schools
Money earmarked for thousands of new IRS employees would be transferred to a grant program allowing schools nationwide to hire armed law enforcement personnel under legislation outlined Tuesday by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida. The School Guardian Act would take about $80 billion...
Editorial Roundup: Florida
South Florida Sun Sentinel. April 10, 2023. Editorial: Search for new justice exposes Florida’s flaws The “help wanted” sign is back at the Florida Supreme Court. The prestige and power are awesome, the salary is a respectable $239,446, and one...
DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday, giving the governor another legislative victory as he prepares a campaign for president. The governor signed the bill in a private...
Editorial Roundup: Florida
Palm Beach Post. March 14, 2023. Editorial: Who knew? The Legislature does try to address real concerns The Florida Legislature is now in session, giving state lawmakers a chance to push their priorities through the gauntlet of committee hearings and closed-door...
Haley wants entitlement program changes for younger people
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is proposing changes to entitlement programs for younger generations, opening the door to potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare if elected. At a campaign rally Monday night in Myrtle Beach, South...
Djokovic withdraws after failed bid to play Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming BNP Paribas Open, having lost his bid to enter the United States unvaccinated to play in the Southern California event. The tournament announced his withdrawal on Sunday night. Play in the...
