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Carrollton, TX 75006

An independent redistricting commission is essential to the preservation of our democracy

By Nick Lampson and others | Thursday, Apr 22, 2021 @ 9:01am

After signing the United States Constitution in 1787, as Benjamin Franklin was leaving the building, he was asked, “What have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” Without hesitation, Franklin replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.”
Racehorse owners and trainers file lawsuit to stop unprecedented, federal authority given to private group to regulate the industry

By David Yates | Tuesday, Mar 16, 2021 @ 11:59am

LUBBOCK — Organizations representing Thoroughbred horse owners and trainers have filed a federal lawsuit to stop a new law in which Congress punted on its legislative duties and, instead, handed the power to regulate horse racing over to a private group.