By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2018 “Texas school districts receive first official A-F grades. Look up how your district did here.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

(Press Release) On Aug. 8, Chief Judge James C. Dever III of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina entered an order that revoked the naturalized U.S. citizenship of a child sex offender; restrained and enjoined him from claiming any rights, privileges, or advantages of U.S….

(Press Release) Post Acute Medical, LLC, a Pennsylvania-based operator of long‑term care and rehabilitation hospitals across the country, and certain affiliated entities through which the company operates its facilities (collectively, “PAM”), have agreed to pay the United States, Texas, and Louisiana a total of $13,168,000 to resolve claims that they…

By: Blake Paterson, ProPublic As the midterm elections approach, Republican state officials and lawmakers have stepped up efforts to block students from voting in their college towns. Republicans in Texas pushed through a law last year requiring voters to carry one of seven forms of photo identification, including handgun licenses…

(Press Release) The Justice Department announced on August 14, 2018 a $4.9 billion settlement with The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (RBS) resolving federal civil claims that RBS misled investors in the underwriting and issuing of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) between 2005 and 2008. The penalty is the largest imposed…

By: Stephanie Carson, Public News Service – TN NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Citizens’ groups in Nashville are demanding a thorough review of police procedures and some policy changes after release of a video of a police-shooting incident last month. In July, 25-year-old Daniel Hambrick was shot and killed in an apartment…

By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Aug. 14, 2018 “How Texas educators train before arming themselves at school” 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. PFLUGERVILLE — A…

By: Katherine Davis-Young, Public News Service – NV CARSON CITY, Nev. – Summertime is synonymous with getting outside to have fun for many Americans, but a new report sheds light on how climate change is threatening beloved summer activities across the country. The National Wildlife Federation’s “Safeguarding Summer” report, released…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke’s first TV ad is out today. But he’s quietly been in print and radio for months.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By: Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – CA SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Two bills designed to thwart the Trump administration’s plans for an offshore oil-drilling boom are to come before state lawmakers today. The bills would forbid any new infrastructure on land or in California state waters to facilitate the transfer…