IJR News - today's news from every sideSam Okafor Outside spending keeps growing but voters still picked the local progressives. Nicole Hardy Prosecuting foreign traffickers like this one helps protect local communities from the drug trade. Marcus Bell That ankle break against Phoenix looks painful and the eight week timeline means he misses a big chunk of the early schedule. Elena Vasquez A foot bruise this early in the season is bad luck, hope they rest him properly instead of rushing him back.