Happy Saturday. ☕️

Below are the top news stories from around the country - handpicked for
you this week by the editors at the Free Telegraph! In Mississippi,
Democrat Jim Hood - who is both the current Attorney General and running
for governor - seems to be playing games when it comes to respecting the
boundaries of his office. Maryland's GOP Governor Larry Hogan is
making some headwind when it comes to combating the opioid crisis. Last
but not least, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has some brutal honesty for today's
Democratic Party. We think he may be onto something. Happy reading!

Mississippi AG Investigates His Rival In Governor's Race

What Happened:

Mississippi's Attorney General, Democrat Jim Hood - who is running for
governor - is using an investigation he supervised to attack his
Republican opponent.

Why You Should Care:

If that sounds fishy, that's because it is. Several outsiders are
accusing Hood of politicizing the state's judicial system - not to
mention the office of Attorney General - to go after a political rival.
Not good.

What Happens Next:

Hood's report, which has been called "heavy on inference and light on
conclusions," suggests that Republican Tate Reeves violated the state
constitution over a road project. Others have said there is no evidence
of wrongdoing. Hood should explain how this "investigation" isn't a
massive conflict of interest on his part.

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Maryland Opioid-Related Deaths Dropped In First Half of 2019

What Happened:

Two years after GOP Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency in
Maryland over the opioid crisis, a new report shows his efforts are
working.

Why You Should Care:

No state has been immune to the opioid crisis. But in Maryland,
opioid-related deaths dropped 11.1% in the first half of 2019.
Fentanyl-related deaths were down 7.8%. Progress!

What Happens Next:

"Though the continued decline in fatal overdoses is welcome news, the
heroin and opioid epidemic remains a crisis and we will continue to
respond with all the tools at our disposal," said Hogan. Enough said.

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Ted Cruz: "Donald Trump Has Broken The Democratic Party"

What Happened:

The senator from Texas had some harsh truths for the Democratic Party

Why You Should Care:

As Sen. Cruz explained, Democrats want to raise taxes, triple the cost
of a gallon of gas, open our borders, and take away health insurance.
That should be cause for concern for EVERY American.

What Happens Next:

Democrats - especially those running for president in 2020 - will
continue to try and convince Americans that what they really want is
higher taxes, less choices in their health care, and yes, open borders.
To that we say, Good luck!

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