Ken Paxton launches investigation into Beto O’Rourke-led group over Texas quorum break

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into a political organization led by former presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke for helping Texas Democrats block newly proposed congressional maps. In a Wednesday afternoon press release, Paxton said the O’Rourke-led group, Powered by People, may have violated bribery, campaign finance and abuse of office laws, citing “public…

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Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez launches gubernatorial bid

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez launched her gubernatorial bid on Friday, making her the first entrant into what’s expected to be a crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers. In her announcement video, Rodriguez, a former emergency room nurse and state legislator, pledged to work to expand Medicaid and give public school teachers…

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