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4 days ago
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Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Lewis Hinojosa, sought for July 2010 homicide
The Brief U.S. Marshals are asking for help to locate Lewis Hinojosa. Officials say in July 2010, Hinojosa killed Giovani Tirado and tried doing the same to his brother. Marshals say Hinojosa has a distinctive tattoo on his arm. RACINE, Wis. - Investigators are looking for a man charged with killing a person inside a bar nearly 15 years ago. What we know In July 2010, U.S. Marshals say Lewis Hinojosa let his rage take over when he killed Giovani Tirado and tried doing the same to his brother. "Shot and killed the first victim and then attempted shoot the second victim, however his gun jammed or something malfunctioned with his firearm," said Racine Police Detective and U.S. Marshal Task Force Office Michael Seeger. "This warrant isn't going away." FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Hinojosa, now 39 years old, was 24 at the time when he went on the run. U.S. Marshals have been searching for him ever since. What they're saying "With so many years that have passed, his appearance could've changed, weight, hairstyles or anything," Seeger explained. Though he might look different since 2010, investigators say one feature likely still stands out. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "He has a clown tattoo on his arm," the U.S. Marshals Task Force officer said. The tattoo is Hinojosa's face depicted as a clown with stacks of money around his neck. Investigators say the Maniac Latin Disciples gang member goes by the nickname "Kamala" and he could be as far away as Mexico. Hinojosa is 5'6" tall. What you can do If you know where Lewis Hinojosa is, you are urged to call the U.S. Marshals Tipline at 414-297-3707. You will remain anonymous. The Source The information in this post was provided by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
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Hodgers faces Hinojosa in special election for District 32 Florida House race
The Florida House District 32 race pits a real estate broker/insurance agent against a retired United States Army reservist. They're competing mainly over who's best to help ease skyrocketing insurance rates — central among the district's challenges.. Republican Brian Hodgers asserts his experience in insurance will empower him to help lower rates for Floridians. His Democratic opponent, Juan Hinojosa, blames career politicians for enabling insurance companies to increase insurance rates. He says his 30-year military career armed him with the skills to fight for policies that lower rates. The two face off in a special election on June 10. Gov. Ron DeSantis scheduled the special election to fill the seat in Central Brevard County that became vacant with the resignation of incumbent Republican Debbie Mayfield of Indialantic, who beat Hinojosa for the seat in November. Mayfield resigned her House to seat to run for the Senate District 19 seat had held until November, when she was forced out by term limits. Fellow Republican Randy Fine won Mayfield's old Senate seat, but, in turn, resigned to pursue a congressional opening in a district north of Daytona Beach. Mayfield's brief break in service makes her eligible to run again, according to the Florida Supreme Court. District 32 includes parts of Central and South Brevard: Rockledge, Viera, Suntree, Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach and Indialantic. The term for the seat is two years, and the salary is $29,697 a year. Here are the two candidates in a nutshell: Hodgers, 52, of Viera, a real estate broker and insurance agent, aims to use his expertise in insurance to lower rates for Floridians. He also wants to cap and roll back property taxes, and ease regulatory burdens on small businesses. Hinojosa, 73, of Rockledge, who retired in 2012 from a 30-year career in the United States Army Reserve, wants to focus on policies that lower our auto insurance rates, expand Medicaid coverage, and that make housing more affordable. Hinojosa has a steep hurdle to climb in a district that is 46.8% Republican, 24.3% Democrat, 25.1% no party affiliation, and 3.6% "other" minor party affiliations. Hodgers topped his two opponents in the April 1 primary, with 5,640 votes (35.02%), to Bob White's 5,328 (33.08%) and Terry Cronin's 5,138 (31.9%). Hinojosa also faced a large fund-raising disadvantage. As of May 1, Hodgers had raised $425,348 in monetary contributions, including $250,000 in his own donations to his campaign and $2,084 in in-kind contributions, spending $341,282 of that, with $503 in "other" expenses. By May 1, Hinojasa had raised just $438 in monetary contributions, with a $2,500 self loan and $80 in in-kind contributions, spending $2,851. Age: 52 Residence: Viera Occupation: Real estate broker and insurance agent Education: Bachelors of Business Administration Political/government/civic experience: Served on the government affairs committee for FAIA (Florida Association of Insurance Agents); Government affairs committee for the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce; member of the Brevard Republican Executive Committee; member of the Republican Club of Brevard; member of the North Brevard Republican Club; CO-Founder of the Brevard County Trump Club; Brevard Marine Resource Council; Brevard County Planning and Zoning Board; and Citizens Market Accountability Board. Campaign email: brian@ Campaign phone number: (321) 209-4645 Website or Facebook page: Top two to three issues and what specific actions you would take to address them? As an insurance agent that works tirelessly every day on behalf of my clients to find them the lowest rates possible on their insurance, while maintaining the best possible coverage, I feel I am the best person to represent our voters in this current insurance crisis we are engaged in. We need someone with in-depth knowledge of how insurance markets work and has the commitment to fight for consumers. We must look at capping and rolling back property taxes. The rise in property taxes is beginning to cripple some of our small businesses and homeowners, and we need our local governments to be responsive to their taxpayers with solutions. As a small business owner. I believe it's important that we look at the streamlining of the red tape local, state, and federal governments throw in our way. We see far too many small businesses fail due to the burdens they face in getting their business open while burning through their investment dollars just to get open. Getting expedited permitting, and occupational licenses would help these small businesses not only get open quicker, but employ more people that help benefit the local community. Age: 73 Residence: Rockledge Occupation: Retired, United States Army Reserve Education: Biology/chemistry, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Texas, 1975 Political/government/civic experience: U.S. Census Office manager, Corpus Christi and San Antonio, Texas, four years; U.S. Census regional technician, McAllen, Laredo and El Paso, Texas one year; U.S. Army Reserve, senior supervisory administrator, Richmond, Virginia, 11 years Campaign email: juanhinojosadistrict32@ Campaign website: Campaign phone number: 321-978-1605 Top two to three issues and what specific actions candidate would take to address them? Auto insurance: "The 2023 Florida Legislature voted yes on Senate Bill 1002 and House Bill 541, forcing the auto insurance companies to change our comprehensive and collision deductive. This action raised our auto rates thus forcing all Floridians to pay additional costs. Arizona passed the same law, but opted their constituents to opt out of the coverage and their rates only slightly changed. I want to amend House Bill 541 if elected, to lower our auto insurance rates." "I truly believe a portion of our career politicians have enabled the insurance companies to increase consumer insurance rates in Florida," he said. Expand Medicaid coverage: "We have disabled children and adults without medical coverage. Federal funding is available to cover their medical costs, and the state of Florida refuses it." Housing: "Families are struggling to find affordable rentals or housing, and the career politicians are focused on their political careers and $1,000 political donations from special interests organizations." Hinojosa said. Waymer covers the environment. Reach him at (321) 261-5903 or jwaymer@ Follow him on X at @JWayEnviro. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Hodgers faces Hinojosa for District 32 Florida House seat
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
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Texas continues to restrict the care women receive - but hey, moms could soon use the carpool lane
Texas moms could soon be allowed to use the carpool lanes, even if they are driving alone. The Texas House passed a bill on the eve of Mother's Day that would permit a woman who is 'pregnant or is a parent or legal guardian' to drive in the carpool lane even if there are no other passengers. Republican Rep. Jeff Leach, who authored the bill, said it was 'a gift to our mothers in Texas.' But judging from the reaction of many women on social media, a carpool lane wasn't at the top of their wish list. Women pointed out the irony of the bill, given that the state has some of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the U.S. 'We may let you die in a parking lot, but you can drive there in a HOV lane,' Susan Welch commented under a local news story about the bill on Facebook. 'We'd rather have affordable childcare & healthcare access, but I guess HOV lanes are also a thing we could do,' Dianna Orender added. 'Hows about we just get autonomy over our own bodies and we call it even?' Vanessa Mlynn wrote. After Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2022, abortion was prohibited in Texas at all stages of pregnancy. The only current exception is when a pregnant patient has a life-threatening condition. Doctors who support a patient by providing an illegal abortion face up to 99 years in prison, a $100,000 fine, and could lose their medical license. Leach, a fierce abortion opponent, was motivated to push the bill after a pregnant woman in Texas was given a ticket for driving in the carpool lane in July 2022, a month after Roe v Wade was overturned. Brandy Bottone, who was 34 weeks pregnant, argued that under the state's new abortion law, there were two passengers in the car. The story sparked a conversation about the laws regarding when a life begins, which was welcomed by anti-abortionists who believe life begins at the moment of conception. Leach's bill initially specified that pregnant women would be able to use carpool lanes, but Austin Democrat Rep. Gina Hinojosa filed the amendment to extent it to 'a female operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant or is a parent or legal guardian of another person.' Leach accepted the amendment. Hinojosa acknowledged that more needs to be done for families in the state, but said the bill presented 'an opportunity.' 'We don't do nearly enough to help families,' Hinojosa said. 'So when we have a chance to do something, we take it.' The bill will now proceed to the Texas Senate. Meanwhile, the state Senate passed a controversial bill this week that would allow individuals to sue anyone who 'manufactures, distributes, mails, prescribes or provides' abortion pills for up to $100,000.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
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Texas continues to restrict the care women receive - but hey, moms could soon use the carpool lane
Texas moms could soon be allowed to use the carpool lanes, even if they are driving alone. The Texas House passed a bill on the eve of Mother's Day that would permit a woman who is 'pregnant or is a parent or legal guardian' to drive in the carpool lane even if there are no other passengers. Republican Rep. Jeff Leach, who authored the bill, said it was 'a gift to our mothers in Texas.' But judging from the reaction of many women on social media, a carpool lane wasn't at the top of their wish list. Women pointed out the irony of the bill, given that the state has some of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the U.S. 'We may let you die in a parking lot, but you can drive there in a HOV lane,' Susan Welch commented under a local news story about the bill on Facebook. 'We'd rather have affordable childcare & healthcare access, but I guess HOV lanes are also a thing we could do,' Dianna Orender added. 'Hows about we just get autonomy over our own bodies and we call it even?' Vanessa Mlynn wrote. After Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2022, abortion was prohibited in Texas at all stages of pregnancy. The only current exception is when a pregnant patient has a life-threatening condition. Doctors who support a patient by providing an illegal abortion face up to 99 years in prison, a $100,000 fine, and could lose their medical license. Leach, a fierce abortion opponent, was motivated to push the bill after a pregnant woman in Texas was given a ticket for driving in the carpool lane in July 2022, a month after Roe v Wade was overturned. Brandy Bottone, who was 34 weeks pregnant, argued that under the state's new abortion law, there were two passengers in the car. The story sparked a conversation about the laws regarding when a life begins, which was welcomed by anti-abortionists who believe life begins at the moment of conception. Leach's bill initially specified that pregnant women would be able to use carpool lanes, but Austin Democrat Rep. Gina Hinojosa filed the amendment to extent it to 'a female operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant or is a parent or legal guardian of another person.' Leach accepted the amendment. Hinojosa acknowledged that more needs to be done for families in the state, but said the bill presented 'an opportunity.' 'We don't do nearly enough to help families,' Hinojosa said. 'So when we have a chance to do something, we take it.' The bill will now proceed to the Texas Senate. Meanwhile, the state Senate passed a controversial bill this week that would allow individuals to sue anyone who 'manufactures, distributes, mails, prescribes or provides' abortion pills for up to $100,000.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
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DEI in public education: Texas House committee considers ban in K-12 schools
A Texas House panel debated a bill Tuesday proposing to ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in hiring and training within public schools, similar to legislation the Legislature passed in 2023 for higher education. Senate Bill 12, dubbed a "parental rights bill," also seeks to tighten parental notification requirements regarding issues like changes to a child's mental or physical health, criminal offenses, uncertified teacher assignments, or sex education. The effort to limit DEI in public schools mirrors a similar push in 2023 to ban DEI in public universities and colleges in Texas. That 2023 law, SB 17, reshaped equity-based student support practices in higher education, led to university staff layoffs and dismantled offices meant to help minority students. The Trump administration is also seeking to strip DEI from the federal government, including in education. During the House Committee on Public Educating hearing on the bill, Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, said that SB 12, passed by the Senate in March, aims to provide parents greater oversight of their children's education. Leach is sponsoring the bill by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, in the House. 'I am concerned when it comes to our history and being inclusive in that history,' said Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin. When Hinojosa asked if a school lesson about Harvey Milk — the first openly gay man elected to public office in California — would violate the bill, Leach told her no. Hinojosa also noted that when lawmakers talk about banning DEI, they need to be clear about exactly what that means for teachers. 'They need to have a specific understanding of what is prohibited in their jobs,' Hinojosa said. Rep. John Bryant, a Dallas Democrat, pushed back on the fact that the bill would prohibit districts from specifically seeking minority teachers for schools that serve primarily minority students. 'Don't you agree that some considerations should be given to trying to have a faculty in school that looks a little bit like the student population there?' Bryant asked. Leach instead maintained that schools should be conducting their hiring practices based on merit and qualifications alone. 'This is about performance and achievement and instruction, and very strongly stands against and prohibits discriminatory practices,' Leach said. The House version of SB 12 cut out a limit on district-sponsored student clubs that are 'based on sexual orientation or gender identity,' Leach said Tuesday. While education advocates said this was a good move, they still fear the bill might limit minority and LGBTQ+ students' access to information and resources about their communities. Ash Hall, policy and advocacy strategist on LGBTQIA+ rights at ACLU of Texas, said the bill would mandate that educators disclose personal information about a student's identity, even without the student's consent. Hall said SB 12 could also lead to classroom censorship. 'This bill creates red tape and compliance burdens that distract schools from teaching and learning,' Hall said during a news conference Tuesday. 'It is not about improving education. It is about controlling it.' During the news conference, Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, called the bill a further attack on minority and LGBTQ+ students and said Texas should be celebrating diversity. 'If passed, this bill would undermine educators by giving parents complete control over their students' education and strip students of their personal autonomy and privacy, force school staff to out their students to their parents, limit educators' ability to tailor their lessons due to vague language, (and) effectively ban district staff and contractors from carrying out DEI duties,' Reynolds said. The committee left the bill pending Tuesday. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas House panel weighs DEI ban in public schools
