David Jimenez Salazar, 25, a waiter at a Long Island restaurant, was convicted of manslaughter for stabbing coworker Elvin Padilla during a 2020 tipping dispute.
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Ohio constitutional amendment measure misses ballot deadline
The Ohio Legislature missed their Wednesday deadline to pass a measure to make amending the state constitution more difficult in time for it to appear on the May ballot.
Indiana Gov. Holcomb’s public health expansion passes legislative panel
Republican Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s proposal for a statewide expansion of county-level public health programs was approved by the Senate health committee today.
West Virginia House passes bill expanding advocate’s authority
The West Virginia House passed a bill expanding the authority of foster care advocates to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect. The bill advanced to the Senate on Wednesday.
Georgia banker defeats Ralston widow in House race
A Georgia banker has defeated late House Speaker David Ralston’s widow in a House race on Tuesday. The two Republicans will advance to the runoff election scheduled for Feb. 28.
Maine Gov. Mills nominates new state Supreme Court justice
Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills selected Superior and District Court Judge Wayne Douglas to serve on the state’s Supreme Judicial Court.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul raises cigarette tax, increases state school aid as part of budget proposal
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul released her new budget proposal on Wednesday. The proposal included raising the cigarette tax and increasing state school aid by 10%.
NC Republican lawmakers again propose bill to limit LGBTQ lessons in school
Senate Republicans introduced “Parents’ Bill of Rights” which would limit sexuality and gender identity lessons taught in North Carolina schools.
Michigan House Democrats vote to move state’s presidential primary to end of February
Democrats in the Michigan House voted to move the state’s presidential primary. The primary is now set for the fourth week of February after the move was approved by the state Senate.
Pro-life activists look to 2024 presidential election hoping to influence GOP
Anti-abortion activists in the pro-life movement turn to the 2024 presidential election in hopes to sway Republicans and protect the rights of the unborn.