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EVEN BEFORE our oldest serving president was inaugurated, a progressive chorus began calling for our oldest sitting justice to retire. Pundits and professors argue that 82-year-old Justice Stephen Breyer should step down to guarantee that President Biden names his successor. They raise the object lesson of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who had declined such entreaties—thinking it more likely that the Democrats would keep the White House than that President Obama could get anyone worthwhile ...

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SALEM — As Washington shows early signs of getting serious about replacing the Interstate 5 bridge, Oregon’s lawmakers said Wednesday, March 31 they want to be wooed. Oregon still feels like “the bride left waiting at the altar,” said Sen. Lee Beyer, D-Springfield, after the Washington State Senate infamously refused in 2013 to fund a replacement for the century-old bridge. And because the massive project will have a massive price tag, Oregon lawmakers first want to see prop...

Kentucky Today/Brandon Porter By MARK MAYNARD and BRANDON PORTER Kentucky Today Apr 3, 2021 15 hrs ago Rep. Joe Fischer, R-Ft. Thomas, sponsored the constitutional amendment on abortion that received passage Tuesday.  Kentucky Today/Brandon Porter FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Pro-life supporters were thankful and pleased Tuesday with the Senate passage of a constitutional amendment on abortion that puts the issue in the hands of Kentucky citizens. Ho...

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The Enid News and Eagle /The Enid News and Eagle The Oklahoma State Capitol Building is shown. Several anti-transgender bills have been filed this legislative session, and advocates say they are sending wrong messages to Oklahoma’s LGBTQ youth. CNHI News Oklahoma File Photo Several anti-transgender bills have been filed this legislative session, and while most have failed to clear initial deadlines, advocates say the damage ha...

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger defended the states controversial new election reforms this past week by arguing they made voting both more secure and more accessible. Raffensperger discussed the reforms during a telephone interview with the Daily Post, answering questions about how provisions of Senate Bill 202 would work and how some of those provisions might impact Gwinnett County voters. Proponents of the bill have argued it will make elections more fair and secure while oppon...

As Lori Lightfoot rose in the polls against better known rivals two years ago, she pulled together nearly $300,000 to launch her first television ad. In the commercial, first aired in January 2019, Lightfoot walked into a dark room, flicked on the lights and said, “I’ve prosecuted corrupt aldermen and held police accountable. Now, I’m running for mayor to finally make City Hall work for you.” Speaking directly into the camera, Lightfoot said she supports an elected school bo...

Special to the Weatherford Democrat Apr 1, 2021 6 hrs ago AUSTIN - Gov.Greg Abbott has appointed Will McAdams to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a term set to expire Sept. 1, 2025. PUC regulates the states electric, telecommunication and water and sewer utilities, implements respective legislation and offers customer assistance in resolving consumer complaints. "Will McAdams will bring a fresh perspective and outstanding leadership to the Public Utility Commission of Texa...

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on March 31, 2021 State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield wouldn’t confirm or deny an unsourced rumor Wednesday that she’ll run for state superintendent of schools. Branden Durst, who filed paperwork for a state superintendent’s run in January, welcomed Critchfield to the race in a tweet Wednesday morning. Durst didn’t provide a source for Critchfield’s purported run, but called her out for being a “moderate ...