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Metro Mayors Unite: Demanding Local Control on Gun Laws Amid State Inaction

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Metro-area mayors in Minnesota voiced their strong opinions at a news conference at the state capitol, emphasizing the urgency for state lawmakers to enact bans on assault-style firearms and high-capacity magazines. If no action is taken at the state level, they advocate for granting local governments the authority to create their own gun control regulations. Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse noted in a report by the Minnesota Star Tribune that while federal legislation is the ideal route, city autonomy would be a crucial alternative if state-level progress remains stalled. In another development, Mankato State University is … Read more

Trump Advocates Federal Control of D.C. Police: Know Your Rights Amidst the Controversy

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WASHINGTON — As discussions intensify around law enforcement in the nation’s capital, former President Donald Trump advocates for a federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department. This push raises crucial questions about the rights of residents and the implications of such a shift. Currently, the D.C. police force operates under local control, which has been a part of the city’s governance since it was established. Trump’s proposal seeks to federalize the police, a move that could alter the dynamics of law enforcement oversight and civilian rights. Supporters argue it could improve accountability and professionalism, while … Read more

Nevada Supreme Court Sides with Jon Gruden, Rejects NFL’s Arbitration Control in Leaked Emails Case

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LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, allowing him to proceed with his lawsuit against the NFL over allegations of leaked emails. Gruden contends that damaging communications were made public before his resignation from the Raiders in 2021, an action that he believes was orchestrated by the league. In a 5-2 ruling, the justices did not confirm whether the NFL had indeed leaked Gruden’s emails. However, they deemed the NFL’s choice to force the case into arbitration, with Commissioner Roger Goodell overseeing … Read more

Oklahoma Supreme Court Pauses TSET Law, Sparking Debate on Tobacco Control Measures

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Supreme Court has issued a stay on the law governing the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), halting its implementation temporarily. The decision comes amid ongoing debates about the future of the trust and its financial strategies. The stay was granted in response to legal challenges aimed at specific provisions of the TSET law, which primarily focuses on how funds from tobacco settlement revenues are utilized in the state. This legal move puts a pause on any changes to the management and allocation of those resources, which have been integral to … Read more