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February 14, 2024

Chrystul Kizer, accused of killing her alleged abuser, arrested in Louisiana after 2 weeks on the run

A Wisconsin woman accused of killing a man who allegedly sexually assaulted her and other underage girls was arrested in Louisiana after nearly two weeks on the run.

February 14, 2024

Former Georgia House rep is elected state senator, current House race goes to runoff

Voters in west Georgia chose Republican Tim Bearden, a former state House member, as their new state senator, while a race in a state House seat near Augusta will go to a runoff.

February 14, 2024

Body cam footage shows Atlanta city councilman getting caught with alleged marijuana during traffic stop

An Atlanta city councilman was pulled over for driving a car with a suspended registration when an officer smelled marijuana and asked him to hand it over.

February 14, 2024

Kentucky Senate approves bill to curb DEI initiatives at public universities

The KY Senate passed a Republican-backed bill that would limit diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at Kentucky's public colleges and universities.

February 14, 2024

Virginia paves the way for marijuana sales, assisted suicide as Assembly deadline looms

Virginia legislators addressed hundreds of bills as the deadline by which all legislation except budget bills must clear its originating chamber arrived.

February 14, 2024

WATCH: Vulnerable Republican lampooned for 'embarrassing' exchange with reporter, 'lie' about district funding

Democrats are targeting Rep. Maria Salazar with a video aimed at her claims she brought $40 million to her district despite voting against the legislation that provided some of it.

February 14, 2024

Double stabbing at Virginia technical school leaves one victim dead; police kill attacker

A double stabbing suspect was shot and killed by police on the campus of JATC/NECA technical school in Manassas, Virginia on Tuesday, authorities said.

February 14, 2024

Virginia advances bill that would enable DACA recipients to become police officers

Virginia State Sen. Jeremy McPike is the lead sponsor of a bill that would allow DACA recipients to become eligible for jobs in law enforcement.

February 14, 2024

KY bill would make big investment in early childhood education as pandemic aid runs out

Kentucky State Sen. Danny Carroll has unveiled a bill that aims to support and expand childcare centers in the state, as well as bolster early childhood education.

February 14, 2024

Tennessee Republicans could change law to prevent Democrat from running in two elections at once

Tennessee House Democrat Gloria Johnson faces opposition to her dual run for both reelection and a U.S. Senate seat as Republicans consider a bill to ban running for multiple offices.