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Feb 08 2024
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Lawmaker looks to make Nebraska the latest state to enact controversial ‘stand your ground’ law
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska would become one of the last Republican-led states to enact a so-called “stand your ground” law under a bill presented to a legislative committee on Thursday. State Sen. Brian Hardin, of Scottsbluff, said he brought the bill at the urging of his constituents and to keep residents who use deadly force while defending themselves from facing prosecution. “This bill
The Seattle TimesFeb 08 2024
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Lawmaker looks to make Nebraska the latest state to enact controversial 'stand your ground' law
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska would become one of the last Republican-led states to enact a so-called “stand your ground” law under a bill being considered by lawmakers. State Sen. Brian Hardin says he brought the bill Thursday at the urging of his constituents. He also wants to keep residents who use deadly force while defending themselves in an attack from being prosecuted. Nebraska is among
KRDOFeb 08 2024
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Lawmaker looks to make Nebraska the latest state to enact controversial 'stand your ground' law
Nebraska would become one of the last Republican-led states to enact a so-called “stand your ground” law under a bill being considered by lawmakers. State Sen. Brian Hardin says he brought the bill Thursday at the urging of his constituents. He also wants to keep residents who use deadly force while defending themselves in an attack from being prosecuted. Nebraska is among a handful of states
The Herald-PalladiumFeb 06 2024
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KBI arrests Topeka teacher for sex crimes
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - KBI authorities have placed a Topeka teacher in custody for sex crimes. On Feb. 6, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation arrested Brian Stuckenschmidt, 38, of Topeka, on a warrant for rape and aggravated criminal sodomy. In May 2023, the KBI initiated an investigation after a former student reported incidents that occurred when Stuckenschmidt was her music teacher at USD 452
WIBW 13Feb 08 2024
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Nebraska lawmakers consider whether to expand 'Stand Your Ground' law
Some Nebraska lawmakers want to enhance Nebraska's self-defense laws."I believe in the principle that all individuals have the inherent right to protect themselves and their loved ones from harm," said state Sen. Brian Hardin from Scottsbluff. He's proposed Legislative Bill 1269, which gives Nebraska a "Stand Your Ground" law. Hardin said it would line Nebraska up with 38 other states,
ABC 7 KETVFeb 06 2024
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KBI arrests Topeka music teacher on warrant for rape, criminal sodomy
TOPEKA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation arrested a music teacher in the Topeka school district for sex crimes connected with an investigation that began last spring. The KBI said on Tuesday evening, agents arrested 38-year-old Brian Stuckenschmidt, of Topeka, on a warrant for rape and aggravated criminal sodomy. Last May, the KBI said it initiated an investigation after a
KWCHFeb 07 2024
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Unpacking LSU football's 2024 recruiting class – and how good it can be
LSU football closed out its 2024 recruiting class in a solid way. While the bulk of what Brian Kelly and his coaches, even amid plenty of staffing overhaul, accomplished with this group shook out during the early signing period with 28 high school players already coming on board, they were able to flip Dominick McKinley, who helps fill a major need for the program along the defensive line.
The AdvertiserFeb 07 2024
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LSU football recruiting class: Meet Tigers' 2024 incoming class after National Signing Day
LSU football looks to put the finishing touches on its 2024 recruiting class on National Signing Day Wednesday. Brian Kelly and his staff signed 29 high school players during the early signing period back in December. The coaching staff aims to add at least one more signee, if not two, to close out LSU's recruiting class for the 2024 cycle. Five-star defensive lineman from Acadiana High School
The AdvertiserFeb 05 2024
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Georgia sues Biden administration over rejection of ‘Georgia-centric’ Medicaid expansion
The state of Georgia and the federal government remain at loggerheads over Gov. Brian Kemp’s limited expansion of the state’s Medicaid program. The state filed a lawsuit in federal court in Brunswick on Friday seeking an extension of the 5-year program being denied by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The agency approved Georgia Pathways in October 2020 during the
Ledger-EnquirerFeb 06 2024
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Idaho bill would reduce the powers of Idaho’s public health districts
BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — Idaho lawmakers on Tuesday sent a bill for amendments that attempts to curtail the power of regional public health districts in the state after some pursued COVID-19 related restrictions during the pandemic. The Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee on Tuesday voted to send House Bill 392 to the amending order, which allows wide amendments to bills. The bill —
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