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Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeachment case moves forward

Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeachment case moves forward

A Philippine congressional committee agreed overwhelmingly on Wednesday to advance the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the stage for a potential vote that could decide her political future. The daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who in February announced a 2028 presidential bid, was impeached last year,

Montana education savings accounts available for existing families until end of school year

About 50 families who have utilized a program reimbursing parents of special needs kids for educating them outside of the public school system will be able to use said funding through the end of the school year. That’s according to a February court order that was filed after legal

Senate Judiciary confronts rise in child trafficking and sextortion

(The Center Square) - The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday heard from witnesses about the growing number of instances of child sex trafficking and exploitation. Some senators say there is a need for increased resources and legislation to combat the rise in child trafficking and sexploitation of children, since the current

SupCo reverses AG Knudsen on powers-of-initiative ballot measure

A ballot initiative protecting Montanans’ right to petition to enact laws can proceed, contrary to a finding from Attorney General Austin Knudsen, the Montana Supreme Court said. In a recent 5-2 opinion, the state Supreme Court said the ideas offered in Ballot Initiative 8 operate together, are closely related

Judge says voter residency requirement likely violates constitutional rights

A district court judge in Missoula ruled that a new law restricting voters from becoming residents, and therefore voting, in a county they reside in temporarily is likely unconstitutional. Judge Jason Marks granted a temporary injunction last month for the Montana Public Interest Research Group against House Bill 413, which

Denver City Council votes to ban masks on ICE agents

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it will not comply with a new Denver ordinance that bans law enforcement, including federal agents, from wearing face coverings while operating in the city limits. The ordinance, passed unanimously on Monday by the Denver City Council, says all

Minnesota sues Trump administration over $243M Medicaid funding pause

(The Center Square) – Minnesota announced Tuesday it is suing the federal government for withholding $243 million in Medicaid payments. State officials say the move puts health care coverage for more than 1 million residents at risk while sidestepping the administrative process already underway. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the