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Texas Democrats fleeing to block GOP map echoes 1924 in Rhode Island
Legislators of one political party crossing state lines to avoid arrest happened here in Rhode Island 101 years ago – only it was Republicans who fled to Massachusetts that time.
California Democrats Look to Redraw House Map to Counter Texas GOP
The use of federal agents to round up the Texas lawmakers could set up a clash between the governors of those Democratic states and the Trump administration.
Texas Democrats stalled an attempt to redraw voting maps. What's next?
Democratic lawmakers in Texas left the state to prevent a vote on redrawing the state’s congressional maps. The redrawn maps would create five more winnable U.S. House districts for Republicans. Democratic Texas state Rep.
F.B.I. Is Asked to Arrest Texas Democrats in Battle Over House Seats
It was unclear how the agency would respond. Democratic lawmakers left the state to stop Republicans from redrawing district maps to their advantage.
Texas Democrats prevent vote on GOP congressional map, for now
Dozens of Texas Democrats went to Illinois and other states in protest over a redrawn congressional map that could give Republicans an advantage in five House races next year. Some lawmakers say they hope Democratic-controlled states will retaliate and redraw their own congressional maps.
Breaking Quorum: Texas Democrats speak out in Illinois over redistricting maps
Local along with Texas democratic leaders are breaking quorum in protest over the redrawing of Texas' congressional maps. They claim that it the new maps are a mandate to Texas from President Donald Trump rather than what the residents of Texas want.
Retired construction executive killed in Block Island plane crash, son says
Dan Wilson, who oversaw projects at BBL Construction, died in a Wednesday crash that left two others injured, the victim's ...
Victim of Block Island plane crash identified as NY legislator; investigation begins
Deane identified the other passenger aboard the plane as a 77-year-old woman from Clifton Park, New York, and the pilot as an ...
Police: Plane ‘ran out of runway’ in Block Island crash that left 1 dead
The single-engine aircraft was “involved in an accident” around 12:30 p.m., according to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation ...
1 dead after plane owned by Colonie-based club crashes on Block Island
One man is dead after a single-engine plane owned by an Albany County-based flying club crashed not far from the runway at an ...
Tournament's anglers combine fun and fundraising for Block Island Fire Department
The Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament ended with a winning school bluefin tuna measuring 42.5 inches, caught by Evan ...
Block Island Plane Crash: All About Piper Archer Aircraft That Went Down And Island’s Notorious Runway
A Piper Cherokee Archer crashed at Block Island State Airport, flipping upside down with three passengers, who were ...
One dead, two injured after small plane crashes near Block Island airport
One person died and two others were injured in a plane crash near Block Island State Airport in Rhode Island on Wednesday.
1 dead, 2 injured in small plane crash on Block Island
Three people were hospitalized Wednesday after being injured in a small plane accident on Block Island, officials said. Just ...
Update: One dead, two seriously injured in Block Island plane crash. What we know.
One of three people aboard a small airplane that crashed on Block Island on Wednesday, July 30, did not survive the crash, ...
Stolp Island Block Party in Aurora about ‘getting the whole community together’
Mark Sponholz of Aurora and his family were looking for something to do on Friday evening and found a party waiting for them ...
Where to eat on Block Island during your casual summer day trip
The best spots for breakfast, lunch, and snacks will bring you fresh sushi, cliffside lobster rolls, and homemade gelato.