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Federal education changes could have a ‘negative impact,’ chief of Wake schools warns

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

via The News & Observer (North Carolina)

Superintendent Robert Taylor says Wake schools is trying to understand the implications of Trump's executive orders and policy proposals.

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Former Del. LaRock files for governor, challenging Earle-Sears

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

via The Roanoke Times (Virginia)

LaRock, who represented Loudoun in the House of Delegates from 2014 to 2024, says he wants to set up a Virginia version of DOGE, the Trump administration's effort to cut

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Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for Boyle and Mercer circuit judge – The Advocate-Messenger

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

via The Advocate-Messenger (Kentucky)

The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of the Commonwealth Debra Hembree Lambert, today announced nominees to fill the Circuit Court judicial vacancy in Boyle and Mercer counties.…

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‘Only a matter of time’: Here is why Arizona is at high risk for a measles outbreak

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

via The Arizona Republic (Arizona)

Arizona is vulnerable to a measles outbreak like the one happening in Texas and New Mexico.

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Bill ending religious exemptions to school vaccines makes headway

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser (Hawaii)

A House bill proposing an end to religious exemptions for school immunization requirements is making headway in the state Legislature.

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At the halfway point: Here’s which bills are still alive for Evansville-area legislators

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

via Courier & Press (Indiana)

Lawmakers return to the statehouse March 3.

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Lawmakers seek ways to track unaccounted-for students in wake of Pontiac neglect case

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

via The Detroit News (Michigan)

The proposed legislation would require a confirmation of enrollment of a student before the student's previous school would be able to unenroll them

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‘Gold standard’: Montana Senate gives nod to Montana Indian Child Welfare Act

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

via Bozeman Daily Chronicle (Montana)

Senate preliminarily passed two bills by Sen. Windy Boy that had been tabled, were sent to floor with procedural move.

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Shore NJEA President Cites ‘MAGA Moms’ Fake Moral Outrage’ After New Jersey Says OK to Boys in Girls Sports

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

via Shore News Network (New Jersey)

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — A New Jersey teachers' union leader is defending the state's longstanding transgender athlete policy, calling recent criticism from…

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Anti-library bills seek to stifle thought, not protect children

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

via The Gazette (Iowa)

A decal for the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature on the door of the Iowa City Public Library in …

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Charter schools, DEI, transgender athletes. These bills are still moving through the legislature

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

via The Indianapolis Star (Indiana)

While many Indiana bills have already died at this point in the session, these education bills are still alive and could make big changes to your district.

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Appeals court upholds decision against parents who sued Mass. school for not disclosing child’s gender identity

Monday, February 24th, 2025

via Boston.com (Massachusetts)

'Parents may not invoke the Due Process Clause to create a preferred educational experience for their child in public school.'

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The FBI’s new deputy director is a popular podcaster — who has had plenty to say about the agency

Monday, February 24th, 2025

via The Associated Press (New York)

As a popular right-wing podcaster, President Donald Trump's new deputy FBI director, Dan Bongino, has made many public comments about the agency he's about to help lead.

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Kinser campaign: Memo: Jill Underly put on notice by voters looking for change

Monday, February 24th, 2025

via WisPolitics.com (Wisconsin)

To: Interested Parties From: Amy Loudenbeck, Kinser for Our WI Kids Campaign Manager Date: February 24, 2025 Subject: Jill Underly Put on Notice by Voters Looking for Change The primary is firmly…

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Senate committee mulls resolution that would give parents ‘the right to… raise their children’

Monday, February 24th, 2025

via Texas Standard (Texas)

The Senate Committee on State Affairs is expected to take up the resolution on Monday.

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Bill to bolster parental rights in teen medical care worries some health care providers

Monday, February 24th, 2025

via Missoulian (Montana)

Health providers say the proposal would have a chilling effect on teens seeking vital care, like pregnancy tests at a Planned Parenthood clinic or rape kits at an emergency room.

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Republican lawmaker files bills to ban DEI in Texas K-12 public schools

Monday, February 24th, 2025

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

Sen. Brandon Creighton has filed bills that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies related to hiring and programming, while creating ways for parents to complain about violations to the…

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Bill tracker: Which bills are dead, advancing at halfway point of legislative session

Monday, February 24th, 2025

via The Indianapolis Star (Indiana)

More than 1,200 bills were filed in the 2025 legislative session. Here's where major bills stand as of the halfway point of session.

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Washington lawmakers clash on parental rights but make some progress on housing

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025

via The Columbian (Washington)

OLYMPIA — Washington's legislative session includes a series of key deadlines and Friday was the first major cutoff. This means bills that don't impact the budget must have been voted out of a committ

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