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Federal lawsuit against Florida school district that banned books can move forward, judge rules
Wednesday, January 10th, 2024
via The Associated Press (Florida)A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit may move forward against a Florida Panhandle school district over its removal of books about race and LGBTQ+ identities from library shelves.
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The big plans that failed (while N.J. lawmaker raises passed) during crazy lame duck session
Wednesday, January 10th, 2024
via NJ.com (New Jersey)A thumbs down to banning smoking in casinos and banning family leave. A thumbs-up to 67% pay raises for lawmakers and other measures.
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2024 kicks off a flurry of book events: Brad Meltzer showcases heroes, Literary Feast windup, Writers LIVE! returns
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
via Sun Sentinel (Florida)A decade ago, best-selling thriller writer Brad Meltzer had a brilliant idea for children's books: an ongoing series on famous people as youngsters. Titled 'I Am' followed by the name of the famous…
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Cursive handwriting is now required? Ask the lawyer
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
via Orange County Register (California)Here's what to know about a new California law about cursive being taught in elementary schools.
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U.S. Supreme Court avoids California tobacco law, hears housing case
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
via CalMatters (California)The U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear a challenge to California's flavored tobacco ban, but will take on a housing case.
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Florida book bans reach into other states
Monday, January 8th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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California legislators introduce bills on guns, elections
Friday, January 5th, 2024
via CalMatters (California)On second day of 2024 session, California legislators introduce new bills and try to revive failed proposals from 2023.
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Appointed by DeSantis, Suzy Lopez shores up support in bid for Hillsborough state attorney
Thursday, January 4th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)As she campaigns to remain as Hillsborough County's top prosecutor, Lopez showcases a new style and a tough philosophy.
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Opponents of Iowa book ban law critique proposed administrative rules
Thursday, January 4th, 2024
via The Gazette (Iowa)Commenters on Wednesday said the proposed rules did not go far enough in clarifying the intent of the legislation and would lead to far too many books being removed from school library shelves.
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Opponents of Iowa’s school library book ban law critique administrative rules as law remains blocked in court
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024
via Sioux City Journal (Iowa)One commenter called the rules, which govern how schools should implement the law, "weak and meaningless."
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California Legislature starts 2024 session in big budget hole
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024
via CalMatters (California)The California Legislature convenes its 2024 session today under the shadow of a $68 billion budget deficit.
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Changes To Illinois Laws As Of January 1
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024
via Block Club Chicago (Illinois)There are new laws in the state affecting cars, smoking, libraries and minimum wage taking effect in the new year.
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2023’s top political celebrity moments
Monday, January 1st, 2024
via KXAN (Texas)Here are a few of the most noteworthy moments in which the worlds of politics and pop culture converged.
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Top 5 stories from 2023 in education
Monday, January 1st, 2024
via Dayton Daily News (Ohio)Here are five top stories from this past year in education.
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Owner of Wishing Tree Books works to bring literature to all communities
Monday, January 1st, 2024
via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)When Janelle Smith worked at the Children's Corner bookstore and Auntie's Bookstore, she enjoyed finding the right books for customers.
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Activists who engage with voters of color are looking for messages that will resonate in 2024
Saturday, December 30th, 2023
via The Associated Press (Wyoming)Activists who engage with voters of color are finding lackluster enthusiasm after disappointments on some issues such as voting rights and student loan forgiveness during President Joe Biden's term.
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Judge blocks most of Iowa law banning some school library books, discussion of LGBTQ+ issues
Saturday, December 30th, 2023
via Omaha World-Herald (Nebraska)A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked key parts of an Iowa law that bans some books from school libraries and forbids teachers from raising LGBTQ+ issues.
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Judge blocks most of an Iowa law banning some school library books and discussion of LGBTQ+ issues
Friday, December 29th, 2023
via The Associated Press (Iowa)A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Iowa law banning some books from school libraries and forbidding teachers from discussin LGBTQ+ issues.
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‘Sister-friend’ of Angelou, Baldwin and Morrison champions their books
Friday, December 29th, 2023
via The Washington Post (Georgia)Eleanor Traylor, 90, a literary critic and former head of Howard University's English and humanities departments, is fighting book bans and isn't slowing down.
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