DEMOCRATIC STATE

A recent proposal in Illinois has sparked debate. A lawmaker has suggested a new bill that could change how police interactions with individuals experiencing mental health episodes are handled. The bill, if passed, would provide a defense for those who attack police officers during such episodes. This defense would apply if the officer could reasonably believe the...

The recent legal battle over a potential federal funding freeze is getting more complicated. In a split second before the freeze began, one of the judges in a Washington courtroom blocked the plan. This swift action came from a judge who understands the dangerous implications of halting federal grants and loans. The temporary block may be extended. Plenty of money ha...