Just hours after the nation’s latest school shooting, the debate began anew: Are American schools built in a way that makes them easy targets? Are…
Utah teens convince lawmakers to recognize climate change
OGDEN, Utah (AP) – A group of Utah teenagers has convinced state lawmakers to adopt a resolution that recognizes the consequences of climate change and…
Reno-area school district no longer bans pro-gun clothing
RENO, Nev. (AP) – The northern Nevada school district that serves the Reno area no longer bans pro-gun clothing. The Reno Gazette Journal reports that…
The Latest: Ganim complains Democratic ticket “too white”
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – The Latest on Democratic state convention (all times local): 9:20 p.m. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim says he’s disappointed with the how…
Texas governor vows to look at school safety after attack
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The mass shooting at a Texas high school Friday led to promises from the state’s top Republicans to look for ways…
Kentucky attorney general rules closed meeting violated law
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – A ruling from the Kentucky attorney general’s office says the state Board of Education violated the Open Meetings Act by discussing…
Missouri governor faces investigations on multiple topics
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers were to open a monthlong special session Friday focused on investigating allegations against Gov. Eric Greitens, with the…
Latino political committee pumps cash into New Mexico race
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A national political committee that helps elect progressive Hispanics is spending an additional $100,000 on ads in support of Democratic…
Planned Parenthood federal funding to be cut by Trump administration: Reports
The Trump administration will announce Friday long-sought cuts in federal funding to Planned Parenthood, multiple news outlets reported. The proposed rule change in Title X,…
Ahead of Trump summit, Kim Jong Un crafts a careful message
TOKYO (AP) – Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un have one big thing in common as they prepare for what would be the first ever…