Funding from the federal Debbie Smith Act has resulted in nearly 200,000 DNA hits on previously untested rape kits and DNA evidence. But the bill to reauthorize $151 million in funding has stalled ...

Between the tears and sorrow among the bereaved at state Sen. Debbie Smith’s memorial service on Sunday were laughs and smiles remembering an old-school lawmaker not bound by partisan differences.

Throughout Debbie Smith’s career in public service, she served as a tireless advocate for quality education for all, say the current and past presidents of the Education Alliance.