Mental Illness and Police Build Ties for Recovery Support
Cedar Rapids police and behavioral health groups work with the community to reduce jailings by connecting with those facing mental health issues. Advocates emphasize seeking help, trust with providers, and faith community involvement as vital pieces of recovery and safety.
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Supreme Court to hear cases on free speech and partisan maps
The court will hear Masterpiece Cakeshop v Colorado where a baker argues free speech prevents state civil rights laws from forcing endorsement of a same sex wedding. Also Gill v Whitford challenges Wisconsin partisan gerrymandering arguing First Amendment rights protect political views and associations. Justice Kennedy signaled openness to future free speech appeals.
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Consequences Beyond Wisconsin in Drawing Congressional Lines
The 2010 redistricting saw Republicans gain control in battleground states including Pennsylvania Michigan Ohio and North Carolina. They drew maps to concentrate Democratic voters in few districts while ensuring GOP edges in most districts. Four states have 61 House seats 44 Republicans and 17 Democrats. Maryland and Massachusetts also gerrymandered to aid Democrats. Brennan Center estimates aggressive gerrymanders gave Republicans a net gain of 17 seats.
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Hamblin’s outreach career marks Cedar Rapids Police impact
Longtime Cedar Rapids police public information officer Kristy Hamblin reflects on a career shaped by community outreach. From playtime with Johnson Elementary kids to handling media questions, she built trusted ties and led crime prevention, Neighborhood Watch, and the PAL program before retirement.
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