A group of angry parents defied orders to socially distance and wear masks during a hearing over the new school year.
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Politics
Asheville city council approves reparations plan as Providence explores idea
A North Carolina town took a historic step to make amends on for its past actions on the Black community.
New York legislators introduce bill to require liability insurance for police
Officers would have to get insurance if they want to get a badge under a proposed legislation.
States that reopened too quickly amid coronavirus are facing a problem: Getting the genie back in the bottle
States that are seeing COVID-19 cases rises after they reopened their economy are facing a dire dilemma.
Bill de Blasio paints Black Lives Matter street mural outside Trump Tower
The mayor brought the Black Lives Matter message to the president’s Fifth Avenue doorstep.
Mississippi statehouse shuttered for 2 weeks as dozens of lawmakers contract coronavirus
At least 26 state leaders have contracted the virus as the pandemic sees a jump in the state.
Virginia completes testing of more than 2,600 rape kits to eliminate backlog
The state’s efforts to clear its long backlog are complete.
CAREN Act proposed to criminalize discriminatory 911 calls in San Francisco
An ordnance looks to curb using 911 as a discriminatory tool.
Trump lashes out at Bubba Wallace, NASCAR over noose investigation, Confederate flag ban
The president took shots at NASCAR’s only full time Black driver.
NYC cuts $1B from police budget amid calls for reform
Even though city leaders approved a plan that would reduce the police budget and divert it to other city services, reform activists and cop supporters are both not happy.
Georgia lawmakers pass bill that gives non-violent former felons a chance to expunge records
Georgia residents with a criminal record will be eligible to apply for an expungement after good behavior.
New York City reopens restaurants, salons, more in Phase 2
The once epicenter of the pandemic is now slowly re-opening its businesses.
Oklahoma sees rise in COVID cases following reopening as Trump plans major rally in Tulsa
As Tulsa prepares for a large visit from the president, its state is dealing with a jump in coronavirus cases.
Tennessee passes 6-week abortion ban during last-second budget negotiation
State legislators passed the bill without any members of the public in attendance.
New York City closing in on phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening
The epicenter of the outbreak has seen decrease in new cases and will be ready to re-open.
As Texas coronavirus cases rise, San Antonio finds loophole to mandate masks
A county judge is pushing residents to stay vigilant against the virus.
George Floyd’s killing sparks calls for police reform, and some unions are acknowledging the call
Police unions are under more scrutiny over their response to calls for reform.
States explore keeping alcohol on-demand delivery permanent after COVID
One of the economic changes seen because of COVID-19, was legal alcohol delivery. Now that may become a permanent fixture in some states.
Pennsylvania Dems accuse GOP lawmakers of hiding colleague’s COVID diagnosis
Democratic state leaders say they are concerned after a GOP member revealed they contracted COVID and only released the info weeks later.
Ozark lake weekend partygoers asked to self-quarantine
Hundreds of partygoers spent their Memorial Day weekend living it up in the waters of the Ozarks and now health officials are asking them to isolate for the next two weeks.