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politics7 days ago

Texas 2026 March Primary Ballot Details

Texas will hold its 2026 primary elections on March 3, featuring races for key statewide offices such as governor, attorney general, and lieutenant governor, with early voting starting February 17. Voters can choose candidates for both Democratic and Republican parties, with runoff elections scheduled if no candidate wins a majority. The ballot includes numerous other state and local races, and voters can only participate in one party’s primary and runoff.

weather2 years ago

Louisiana State Offices and Schools Close Due to Severe Winter Weather

Due to forecasted extreme cold, all state offices across Louisiana, including OMV field offices, will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Nonessential employees are affected, and agency heads will determine essential workers' duty status. Residents seeking OMV services are advised to visit expresslane.org, and officials will continue to monitor conditions for potential updates.

politics2 years ago

Juneteenth 2023: Closures and Celebrations Across the US

Mississippi state offices remained open during the Juneteenth federal holiday, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, despite closing for the Confederate Memorial Day state holiday in April. Efforts to make Juneteenth a state holiday have failed, while the governor has issued annual proclamations declaring April as Confederate Heritage Month. Black residents make up 38% of Mississippi's population, but the state has only one Black representative in Congress and has not elected any Black leaders to the U.S. Senate or statewide office since before the end of Reconstruction in the late 1800s.