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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
$10M in election security grant announced for Texans
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An election security grant aimed to strengthen election integrity throughout Texas launched Wednesday, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced in a press release. Grants will be available to assist Texas' 254 counties in efforts to secure elections and about $10 million in grants will be available using the federal Help America Vote Act funds. According to the release, the grant amounts are based on the number of registered voters in each county. It also requires a 20 percent county match. In the release, Nelson said these grants will 'go a long way,' adding that it will help counties 'better secure their elections.' 'I'm pleased to partner with counties to promote election security throughout Texas,' said Nelson. Funding for these grants came from money given to the state as part of the Help America Vote Act, the release said. Funding priorities included: Compliant with paper audit trail requirements Replacement of decertified electronic pollbooks Video surveillance systems to comply with ballot security measures Protection of election equipment and supplies IT services and upgrade The deadline to submit grant applications is June 30, and awards will be made by Aug. 1. The release noted that counties must submit a resolution from its commissioners county and must document how funds will be used to enhance election security. 'Texas voters deserve free and secure elections,' Nelson said. 'These grants will help ensure that security for many election cycles to come.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Paxton to Launch Major Probe Into Non-Citizen Voters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating 33 potential noncitizen voters, The Dallas Express has learned. Thirty-three individuals are suspected of having voted in November's general election despite not being U.S. citizens. The case was referred to Paxton after the Secretary of State's Office flagged the registrations through federal data sources. Texas recently gained access to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' SAVE database, which helps verify immigration status and naturalized or acquired U.S. citizenship. The system, operated under the Department of Homeland Security, is used by agencies across the country to validate immigration information. The development follows a March executive order signed by President Donald Trump that directed DHS to share database information with states. The order was designed to help ensure compliance with the National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act, which require accurate and current statewide voter lists. Separately, Paxton announced in May that multiple individuals were indicted in Frio County for alleged illegal vote harvesting. Those arrested included a county judge, a former elections administrator, Pearsall city council members, a Pearsall ISD trustee, and a suspected 'Frio County vote harvester.' The charges came after what officials described as a multi-year investigation into credible allegations of election misconduct. In October, Paxton investigated nonprofit groups allegedly registering voters outside Texas Department of Public Safety driver license offices — a practice that may have violated state law. Officials say the effort was uncovered through undercover operations in major metro areas. Gov. Greg Abbott announced that month officials had removed 1.1 million ineligible voters from the rolls since 2021, as The Dallas Express reported at the time. Paxton has repeatedly voiced concern about noncitizens casting ballots in U.S. elections, saying only American citizens should determine the outcome. He has pledged to continue investigating and prosecuting election violations.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iowa Secretary of State announces reelection campaign
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced that he was running for reelection on his social media platforms on Saturday. Military parade marks Army's 250th anniversary amid protests In the video, he says that over his last decade in office, he has made it more secure to vote in the state by implementing voter ID and his efforts around cybersecurity. During his time in office, he said that Iowa has broken records for voter registration and participation in elections. His current term ends in 2027; he has held the office from 1995 to 1999, and then again from 2015 to the present day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
LBCI
13-06-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Rubio says US not involved in Israeli strikes against Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday the United States was not involved in Israel's strikes against Iran while also urging Tehran not to target U.S. interests or personnel in the region. "Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Rubio said in a statement. "Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel," he added. Reuters
Reuters
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Rubio says US not involved in Israeli strikes against Iran
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday the United States was not involved in Israel's strikes against Iran while also urging Tehran not to target U.S. interests or personnel in the region. "Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Rubio said in a statement. "Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel," he added.
