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Mayor vows to remove unhoused people from O’Hare as more seek shelter at airport

Lightfoot said Thursday that it’s a security risk to allow homeless people to stay at O’Hare. But a law enforcement source said that starting this week, additional police has been dedicated to offering services to homeless people — and removing those who don’t accept the help.

Chicago Sun-Times

Florida Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 6-12

The Florida Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, the court issued 10 opinions in 2023—10 fewer than this point a year ago. The one opinion is below:

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Colorado Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 6-12

The Colorado Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, the court issued seven opinions in 2023—the same amount as this time last year. The one opinion is below:

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Current presidential candidate field a quarter of the size of 2020’s at this point last cycle

Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley (R) announced on Feb. 14 that she was running for president of the United States. In a video, she said, “It’s time for a new generation of leadership to rediscover fiscal responsibility, secure our border, and strengthen our country, our pride,…

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Biden could be forced to break out his veto pen over COVID-19 and D.C.

Three resolutions passed the House that aren't subject to the Senate filibuster.

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Governor Ron DeSantis (R) issues one executive order from Feb. 6-12

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued one executive order from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, DeSantis has issued 34 executive orders in 2023—one more than he did at this point a year ago.

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All candidates for Denver City auditor complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the April 4, 2023, general election for Denver City auditor—Incumbent Tim O’Brien (nonpartisan) and Erik Clarke (nonpartisan)—completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Governor Tony Evers (D) issues one executive order from Feb. 6-12

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) issued one executive order from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, Evers has issued four executive orders in 2023—one fewer than he did at this point a year ago.

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Five to compete in Florida House District 24 special primary election

The special primary election for Florida House of Representatives District 24 is on March 7, 2023. Justin Albright, Ryan Chamberlin, Jose Juarez, Stephen Pyles, and Charlie Stone are competing to advance to the general election scheduled for May 16. The filing deadline to run passed on Jan. 10.

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Fifty-eight state executives have master’s degrees; 93 have law degrees

Of the 192 officeholders currently occupying the top four executive positions in each state—governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state—184 have a bachelor’s degree, 58 have a master’s degree, and 93 have a law degree. Nine such officeholders have a Ph.D., and one has a medical degree. Eight…

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Wisconsin roundup

Wisconsin is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on Feb. 21, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis coming to speak to Chicago FOP Monday in Elmhurst

CHICAGO — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, exploring a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is scheduled to speak at an invite-only event Monday in Elmhurst to members of Chicago’s Fraternal Order of Police and potentially deliver some rhetorical political payback to Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Chicago Tribune

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Milwaukee Board of School Directors roundup

Wisconsin is holding elections, including for Milwaukee Board of School Directors, on Feb. 21, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Milwaukee Common Council roundup

Wisconsin is holding elections, including for Milwaukee Common Council, on Feb. 21, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Madison Common Council roundup

Wisconsin is holding elections, including for Madison Common Council, on Feb. 21, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Plan to name Harlem block for Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad passes NY City Council

NEW YORK — The New York City Council on Thursday approved a plan to name a Harlem block in honor of Elijah Muhammad, the controversial late leader of the Nation of Islam.

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Support and opposition campaigns amassed $724.8 million in California for 2022 ballot measures

In 2022, campaigns supporting and opposing the seven ballot measures that appeared on the general election ballot amassed $724.8 million in contributions. This is an average of $103.5 million per measure, which is the highest average for California ballot measures between 2016 and 2022.

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Indiana roundup

Indiana is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on May 2, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Kentucky roundup

Kentucky is holding elections, including for governor, on May 16, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Miami Herald

Upset by military ‘wokeness,’ Rubio proposes bill to ban many trans people from serving

Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is bringing forth a bill that in many cases would bar transgender people from serving in the military.

The Independent UK

Kari Lake loses appeal of loss in Arizona governor's race

An Arizona appeals court has rejected Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Lori Lightfoot removes city hiring barriers for ex-offenders

Lowering city hiring requirements to enable more formerly incarcerated people to find jobs could help slash crime. The mayor calls on the business community to follow suit.

Salon

Anti-communist crusaders target Big Biz

The “communism” Republicans are fighting against is modern capitalism

Tribune News Service

California lawmakers denied an anti-slavery bill last year but they are trying again

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers will once again introduce legislation that could ban imposing forced labor on inmates. This effort to amend state’s Constitution was rejected last year when lawmakers failed to pass it through the Assembly.

The Texas Tribune

State Rep. Chris Paddie to stop lobbying after regulators crack down on loophole he used

A 2019 law says a former lawmaker cannot register to lobby until two years after they last used campaign funds to donate to another politician. Paddie, R-Marshall, sought to get around that earlier this year by reimbursing his campaign account with personal money.

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