Mom Indicted for Reckless Manslaughter in Death of Two-Year-Old Daughter with Fentanyl in System

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. – A mother has been indicted in connection with the tragic death of her two-year-old daughter, following the discovery of fentanyl in the child’s system. The indictment was announced this week, revealing charges that stem from investigations initiated last year. Farrah Bates, who was charged in 2023, faced legal scrutiny after officers from the Tarrant Police Department responded to a call on July 18 regarding an unresponsive child on Old Pinson Highway. Upon arrival, they found the girl without a pulse. According to reports, her parents asserted that she had been sleeping … Read more

Minnesota’s Political Showdown: Republicans Challenge Two-Year-Old Democratic Legislation

St. Paul, Minnesota — Tensions are rising between state Democrats and Republicans as discussions intensify over the potential repeal of several laws enacted by the Democratic majority two years ago. Republican lawmakers are particularly focused on legislation that provides unemployment benefits to workers during the summer months, which they argue may burden the state budget. The proposed changes come amid a broader evaluation of laws aimed at enhancing economic support for low-income residents. Republican lawmakers assert that the current unemployment provisions create disincentives for employment. They contend that the measures originally designed to support vulnerable … Read more