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High court cases, executive orders thrust religion issues front and center
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
via The Gazette (Colorado)Where some Christians see great promise, others express great concern over recent activity on the national front pertaining to religious rights, liberty, protection and freedom in America.
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Voters will select a new Community Library Network trustee while Post Falls waits for adults-only room to open
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)A former Post Falls School Board member and a former nonprofit communications director are running for an open seat on the Community Library Network Board of Trustees in North Idaho.
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Utopian Dreamers Founded This Alabama City. Now, a Fight Over Books Is Dividing It.
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
via The New York Times (Alabama)Fairhope originated as an experimental colony, and that spirit remains part of its character. But it now faces a culture war, with its library at the center.
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Here are the 2025 winners of the Sun Sentinel’s annual high school journalism contest
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
via Sun Sentinel (Florida)Students from 15 high schools in Broward and Palm Beach counties entered the South Florida Sun Sentinel's annual journalism contest. Here are the 2025 winners.
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New conservative member sworn into Broward School Board
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
via Sun Sentinel (Florida)Adam Cervera, 41, was sworn in Friday to fill the remainder of Brenda Fam's term, which ends in November 2026. His first board meeting will be a workshop on Tuesday.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Gov. Hobbs signs new batch of legislation following passage of Division of Developmental Disabilities bill
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
via FOX 10 Phoenix (Arizona)Governor Katie Hobbs signs off on new batch of legislation following the passage of the Division of Developmental Disabilities bill.
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NY lawmakers may weaken, stall tougher educational requirements for yeshivas
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
via New York Daily News (New York)New York lawmakers are brokering a deal that would delay and weaken educational requirements for religious schools — a major setback for yeshiva reform advocates.
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CT House passes bill providing teens with birth control, care for pregnant girls
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
via New Haven Register (Connecticut)State law shielding young women from notifying parents of their abortions has been in effect since 1990.
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Chair of Presidential Religious Liberty Commission
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
via FOX 7 Austin (Texas)Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has been appointed by President Trump as head of his Religious Liberty Commission, according to a statement.
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Trump creates a religious liberty commission on the National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
via WFAA (Texas)The panel was announced during a White House Rose Garden ceremony to recognize the National Day of Prayer.
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Judge: Rock Springs school didn’t violate parental rights in transgender pronoun case
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
via Powell Tribune (Wyoming)Sweetwater County educators did not keep information from the parents of a Rock Springs high school student who asked to be called by a preferred name and pronouns, a federal judge ruled Monday. …
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Feds formally launch investigation into OSPI over gender-inclusive schools law
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
via The News Tribune (Washington)'If true, these are clear violations of parental rights and female equality in athletics, which are protected by federal laws...,' the U.S. education secretary said.
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Trump administration opens federal probe into Washington’s transgender student policy
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)Trump administration officials on Wednesday launched an investigation into the authority overseeing Washington's public schools, questioning state policy surrounding transgender students' sports…
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Trump administration investigates WA education agency over trans youth protections
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)Apr. 30—The U.S. Department of Education has launched a sweeping investigation into Washington's top education agency, escalating a legal and ideological battle over how schools handle students'…
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San Diego County Community events: From Walk for Wildlife to Bike Anywhere Day
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
via The San Diego Union-Tribune (California)Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, community meetings
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‘I wish you well in hell.’ Ex-Miami nurse sentenced to life for her daughter’s murder
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
via Miami Herald (Florida)Gina Emmanuel showed no emotion as the judge sentenced her to life in prison for first-degree murder, plus two 30-year terms for child abuse, in the death of her 7-year-old adopted daughter.
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‘Worthless’ and ‘woke’: Emotional 3-hour meeting over city’s library that has divided this Alabama town
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
via al.com (Alabama)Conservative critics claim books violate state guidelines on "sexually explicit" content, while supporters argue the board is following proper review procedures and standing against censorship.
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Florida attorney general to enforce parent rights in schools, government
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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Iowa budget compromise leaves higher education funding flat
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
via Quad-City Times (Iowa)A compromise Gov. Kim Reynolds reached with Senate Republicans includes no general education bump for Iowa's three public universities and 15 community colleges.
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Judge finds SCSD1 did not violate parental or religious rights
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
via Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Wyoming)ROCK SPRINGS -- The U.S. District Court for Wyoming on Monday, April 28, issued a summary judgment order upholding the actions of Sweetwater County School District No. 1 and dismissing
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