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Record Low Homicides: A Turning Point in Crime Trends? According to Axios, crime rates in major American cities have been falling at a rapid pace, surprising many experts and putting a dent in the Republican Party’s strategy. According to a new report, murders dropped by nearly 20% in 204 cities during the first three months … Read more
Illinois Senate Approves Budget with $870 Million in Tax Increases Budget Aims to Reduce Poverty and Improve Healthcare with Funding for Non-Citizens and Education Initiatives According to Stateline, The Illinois Senate voted on Governor JB Pritzker’s budget for the next year. The budget includes a plan to raise $870 million more in taxes. This money … Read more
Southern California Terrorizing Neighborhood for Years Justice Finally Served: Police Catch Slingshot Bandit According to the Washington times, For nearly 10 years, a mysterious assailant terrorized a Southern California neighborhood by breaking windows and car windshields with a slingshot, with the 81-year-old culprit coming close to hitting Americans with his ball bearings. Despite the prolonged … Read more
Cleveland: A City with a Rich History and Strong Industrial Past According to Signals, Cleveland, Ohio, is a city with a rich history and a strong industrial past. Some people are worried about safety when considering moving to Cleveland. However, the city is making progress in making its neighborhoods better and safer. Safety Concerns: Crime … Read more
The District’s Problems Are Getting Worse San Francisco’s School District Faces Budget Woes According to the74million, San Francisco‘s school district is in trouble. The district’s budget is not working well, and the state is stepping in to help. The problem started when the district didn’t adjust its plans for student enrollment. This means the district … Read more
$53 Billion: Illinois Budget Impasse: What’s at Stake New Taxes and Spending Measures: A Breakdown According to justthenews, As the holiday weekend approaches, Illinois taxpayers are waiting for the state government to agree on a $53 billion budget for the next year. The House of Representatives stopped working on Saturday, but the speaker said they … Read more
Tougher Laws, Tougher Problems: The Futility of Incarceration According to the ACLU, New Mexico’s lawmakers are trying to make crime laws stricter again. But this approach is not only bad, it’s also not working. Research shows that when we put Americans in prison, it can make them more likely to commit crimes again. This is … Read more
Biden Administration Expands Healthcare Coverage to Undocumented Immigrants Immigrant Communities in the US: A Step Towards Healthcare Equity According to public news service, the Biden administration has made a big change for immigrants who were brought to the US as children. Starting on November 1st these immigrants will be able to get health insurance. This … Read more
Illinois Senate Passes $53 Billion Budget After Hours of Negotiation Taxes and Funding: The Challenges Behind the Budget Last Sunday night, the Illinois Senate finally passed a big budget for the state. This budget was worth $53 billion. The senators worked hard for many hours to agree on the budget. Now, the budget will go … Read more
A Terrible Shooting Rocks St. Paul’s Graduation Party Police Investigate Third Incident in 24 Hours According to Twincities, a terrible shooting happened at a graduation party in St. Paul’s Greater East Side on Sunday night. Three Americans were hurt when a car drove by and fired shots into the party. A woman was shot in … Read more