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Texas House Democrats Break Quorum, Bolt State After GOP Congressional Redistricting Map Passes Committee

At least 51 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday, one day after a bill that would dramatically redraw Texas' congressional maps, House Bill 4, passed out of a state legislative committee in the GOP-led House of Representatives on a party-line vote. The House requires 100 members be present to conduct business, and the House only includes 88 Republicans. The Democrats’ action, known as “breaking quorum,” effectively brings the House to a standstill and prevents any consideration of HB 4 by the full chamber.

Fed Governor Kugler Is Resigning, Giving Trump A Nominee On Committee That Sets Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler announced Friday she is stepping down from her role at the central bank, creating an important vacancy at a time when President Donald Trump is pushing for lower interest rates. In a letter addressed to Trump, Kugler, 55, did not state a reason for her decision to leave, only noting that she will be returning to Georgetown University as a professor in the fall.

Former College Football Coach Derek Dooley Enters Georgia Senate Race

Former college football coach Derek Dooley launched his bid for the Senate seat in Georgia on Monday, setting up a crowded GOP primary for the chance to topple incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in next year’s midterm elections. Dooley formerly coached at the University of Tennessee and Louisiana Tech. He’s leaning into being the son of legendary University of Georgia Coach Vince Dooley, who won a national championship for the Georgia Bulldogs in 1980.

All Major Las Vegas Strip Casinos Are Now Unionized In Historic Labor Victory

When Susana Pacheco accepted a housekeeping job at a casino on the Las Vegas Strip 16 years ago, she believed it was a step toward stability for her and her 2-year-old daughter. But the single mom found herself exhausted, falling behind on bills and without access to stable health insurance, caught in a cycle of low pay and little support. For years, she said, there was no safety net in sight — until now.

Online Scams And Attacks In America Today

Nearly all Americans view online scams and attacks as a national problem. More than nine-in-ten say online scams and attacks are a problem in the country, including 79% who describe them as a major problem. Most U.S. adults have been a victim of an online scam or attack. We find that 73% of U.S. adults have ever experienced things like credit card fraud, ransomware or online shopping scams.

DHS Reports The First Measles Cases Confirmed In Wisconsin This Year

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County, marking the first cases in the state this year. These cases were linked to a common source during out-of-state travel. Testing at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene confirmed one case, while eight others were identified based on exposure and symptoms. The Department of Health Services, in collaboration with Oconto County Public Health, is actively working to identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed to the virus.

WEC Deactivates More Than 192,000 Voters

The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced today it has deactivated 192,369 voter registrations through the Four-Year Maintenance process required by law. The individuals deactivated by the WEC had not voted in the past four years and did not have a record of responding to a mailing from the agency regarding their registration status, said Meagan Wolfe, the administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

As Canadian Wildfires Harm Wisconsin Air Quality, GOP Leaders Blame Canada’s Forestry Efforts

With drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires causing unhealthy air quality in much of Wisconsin, some Republican state and federal legislators are calling for the Canadian government to shift its forest management practices. But experts say forest management practices aren’t the sole driver behind the fires, which have intensified in recent years due to climate change.

Former Gov. Walker Endorses In Wisconsin Appellate Court Race

Former Gov. Scott Walker on Thursday endorsed Anthony LoCoco in his race for the Court of Appeals District II. LoCoco, who once clerked for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and now works at both the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty and the Institute for Reforming Government, is looking unseat current appeals court judge Lisa Neubauer.

Brewers Rookie Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski Placed On 15-Day IL

The Brewers announced on Sunday morning that the organization has placed rookie phenom pitcher Jacob Misiorowski onto the 15-day injured list. It was later discovered that Misiorowski had suffered a left tibia contusion in Milwaukee’s first game of their recent series with the Cubs on July 28. He would still pitch for the three innings to follow when the injury occurred, while striking out seven in the Brewers 8-4 win over Chicago.