Illinois Adopts Stricter Rules Against Secluding and Physically Restraining Students in Schools
February 20th, 2020By: Jennifer Smith Richards, Chicago Tribune, and Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica Illinois ProPublica Illinois is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. Sign up for The ProPublica Illinois newsletter for weekly updates. The Illinois State Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt rules that prohibit…
As the Texas prison population shrinks, the state is closing two more lockups
February 20th, 2020By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Feb. 20, 2020 “As the Texas prison population shrinks, the state is closing two more lockups” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…
Census 2020: Counting People Who Speak Little English
February 20th, 2020Eric Galatas, Public News Service – CO DENVER — Getting an accurate count in the upcoming 2020 Census could be a big factor in determining whether federally funded agencies can provide the same services other Americans rely on to people with a limited ability to read, write or speak English….
MD Activists Pressure Officials to Break Ties with ICE
February 20th, 2020Diane Bernard, Public News Service – MD ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Outrage over Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices in Maryland has spurred immigrant rights groups to host a rally this coming Sunday in Howard County calling for state officials to cut ties with the federal agency. The protest will feature immigrants’…
How Much Has the Government Spent at Trump’s Properties? It Won’t Say.
February 19th, 2020By: Ilya Marritz, WNYC ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. This month, The Washington Post detailed lots of previously undisclosed government spending at the president’s properties. For example, the Secret Service has paid…
Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez gets super PAC help in Democratic primary to challenge Cornyn
February 19th, 2020By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Feb. 19, 2020 “Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez gets super PAC help in Democratic primary to challenge Cornyn” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…
Federal judge dismisses suit against Army Corps for post-Harvey flooding
February 19th, 2020By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune Feb. 19, 2020 “Federal judge dismisses suit against Army Corps for post-Harvey flooding” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. A federal…
Xochil Pena Rodriguez for Texas Senate District 19 Receives Endorsement from San Antonio Express-News
February 19th, 2020By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 San Antonio attorney, mother, and advocate Xochil Pena Rodriguez announced that the prestigious San Antonio Express-News had endorsed her candidacy for Texas Senate District 19 among Democratic Party candidates in the March 3, 2020 Primary Election, commencing with Early Voting…
Adriana Vargas named EPISD Teacher of the Month for February 2020
February 18th, 2020Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community. The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas. February’s Teacher of…
Early voting starts Tuesday in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
February 18th, 2020By Allyson Ortegon, The Texas Tribune Feb. 18, 2020 “Early voting starts Tuesday in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues….
