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AGO says it will review policies amid criticism over Indigenous curator's departure

AGO says it will review policies amid criticism over Indigenous curator's departure

TORONTO — The Art Gallery of Ontario says it will review some of its governance policies and work on "rebuilding of trust" as it faces intense criticism over the departure of its celebrated Indigenous curator Wanda Nanibush earlier this month.
Longtime Kentucky lawmaker Kevin Bratcher announces plans to seek a metro council seat in Louisville

Longtime Kentucky lawmaker Kevin Bratcher announces plans to seek a metro council seat in Louisville

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky state Rep.
Florida's GOP chairman is a subject in a rape investigation

Florida's GOP chairman is a subject in a rape investigation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The chairman of Florida's Republican Party is the subject of a rape investigation, though no charges have been filed and his lawyer said he will be exonerated.
Georgia Republicans advance House and Senate maps as congressional proposal waits in the wings

Georgia Republicans advance House and Senate maps as congressional proposal waits in the wings

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republicans on Thursday pushed forward new legislative maps that would preserve their majorities in the state House and Senate, while still not revealing how they want to redraw Georgia’s 14 congressional districts.
Unions in Wisconsin sue to reverse collective bargaining restrictions on teachers, others

Unions in Wisconsin sue to reverse collective bargaining restrictions on teachers, others

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Seven unions representing teachers and other public workers in Wisconsin filed a lawsuit Thursday attempting to end the state's near-total ban on collective bargaining for most public employees.
Saskatchewan auditor to look into hotel expenses for social services recipients

Saskatchewan auditor to look into hotel expenses for social services recipients

REGINA — Saskatchewan's auditor is to investigate the province's procurement and payment practices when people on social assistance need to stay at hotels.
North Carolina trial judges block election board changes made by Republican legislature

North Carolina trial judges block election board changes made by Republican legislature

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina trial judges on Thursday blocked portions of a new law that would transfer Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s authority to pick election board members to the Republican-dominated General Assembly.
Scientists feel interference in research has lessened but still occurs: survey

Scientists feel interference in research has lessened but still occurs: survey

Nearly one in 10 scientists say they have experienced political or workplace pressure to alter their findings, suggests a newly published paper surveying hundreds of researchers in government, academia and the private sector.
GOP Rep. George Santos refuses to resign and warns his expulsion from Congress would set a precedent

GOP Rep. George Santos refuses to resign and warns his expulsion from Congress would set a precedent

WASHINGTON (AP) — In his closing arguments for remaining a member of the House, a defiant Rep.
A 'predator' at CSIS: Officers allege rape, harassment and a toxic workplace culture

A 'predator' at CSIS: Officers allege rape, harassment and a toxic workplace culture

VANCOUVER — A rookie surveillance officer with Canada's spy agency and another officer decades her senior were tracking a person in British Columbia in the summer of 2019 when they lost sight of their target.