Former Negros Oriental Lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. Rushed to Hospital Amid Escalating Legal Troubles

Taguig City, Philippines — Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr., a former representative of Negros Oriental, was hospitalized Tuesday morning after experiencing severe stomach pains while in detention at Camp Bagong Diwa. His legal counsel, Ferdinand Topacio, informed reporters that Teves began to suffer from abdominal discomfort just after midnight. According to Topacio, Teves received medical attention around 5 a.m. before being transferred to a hospital about an hour later. He did not disclose the name of the hospital for security reasons. Teves is facing multiple serious charges, including murder, frustrated murder, and attempted murder, related to … Read more

Former Democratic Senator Lena Taylor Condemns Rushed Legislative District Enactment as ‘Insult’ to Milwaukee Constituents

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – After a 20-year career in the Legislature, former Democratic Sen. Lena Taylor bid farewell with a passionate speech criticizing the rushed enactment of new legislative districts by the Republican majority. Taylor expressed her disappointment with the lack of public hearings and votes by legislative committees, describing it as an insult to herself and her constituents. In her address, Taylor emphasized the importance of transparency and urged her colleagues to listen to the people. Her strong stance against the Republican-drawn maps resulted in her voting against them, which Democratic Gov. Tony Evers subsequently … Read more