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Medical Lake School Board candidates differ on sex ed, religion in the classroom

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

First-time primary candidates Gerri Johnson and Lennelle Spillman called for more transparency on school board and agree teachers should not carry guns in classrooms.

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During visit to Boston RMV, Healey touts success of law allowing licenses for undocumented immigrants

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)

The new law allows people without legal immigration status to obtain a driver's license by providing two documents that prove their identity, such as a foreign passport, birth certificate, or marriage certificate.

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Hoosier parents urged to get children vaccinated before school starts

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

"Routine immunizations are the best way to protect children from highly contagious diseases," said Dr. Lindsay Weaver, state health commissioner.

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Modelo tops Bud Light in sales for the second month in a row

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

Bud Light initially lost the title last month, which it has largely held for two decades.

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Sanctioned former Indiana attorney general seeking Republican governor nomination

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill Jr. announced Monday he is seeking the 2024 Republican nomination for governor.

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Bruce Chester, Gardner Republican enters senate race for open seat

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via Telegram (Massachusetts)

Republic field for the seat left vacant by Sen. Anne Gobi, D-Spencer, is becoming crowded with three candidates who have already announced

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Cameron says KDE instructions on SB150 are ‘incorrect’

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via The Winchester Sun (Kentucky)

Kentucky Lantern Attorney General Daniel Cameron's office issued an opinion this week saying guidance by the Kentucky Department of Education on a controversial new anti-trans law is 'incorrect.' Last…

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Three newcomers face off in Cheney School Board primary without an incumbent

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

Board member Stacy Nicol's decision not to run again, after serving on the panel since 2015, leaves the seat vacant for one of three candidates: chauffeur for the elderly Bill Hanson, sustainable hydroponic home farmer Rick Flynn and former West side school board member John Boerger.

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Indiana appeals court sustains triple murder, arson convictions

Sunday, July 9th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

The Court of Appeals won't overturn the murder and arson convictions of a Gary man who shot his girlfriend and two of her relatives before setting her house on fire.

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As conservative activism targets sex ed, new Mass. guidelines are on the horizon

Saturday, July 8th, 2023

via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)

After five years of working on new standards, the state is bringing some clarity on sex education to the classroom.

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Spain’s far-right party Vox would abolish law allowing abortion

Friday, July 7th, 2023

via The Gazette (Colorado)

(This July 7 story has been refiled to say 'appropriate,' not 'inappropriate,' in paragraph 6)

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Eye on Politics: Sign of progress in property tax relief standoff, LGBTQ lawmakers express concerns over recent legislation

Friday, July 7th, 2023

via CBS News (Pennsylvania)

Jack covers the latest in the standoff over property tax relief and LGBTQ lawmakers' concerns over legislation they say targets their community.

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Cameron’s office: Kentucky school districts should enforce SB 150 as lawmakers intended

Thursday, July 6th, 2023

via Courier Journal (Kentucky)

State education officials recently said districts have the choice between two prohibitions of sex-related lessons.

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Planned Parenthood’s latest lie about virginity is a doozy

Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

via The Washington Times, LLC (District of Columbia)

'The idea of virginity comes from outdated — let's be real, patriarchal — ways of thinking that hurts everyone.'

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Appeals court upholds 155-year prison term in Porter County child molest case

Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed the 155-year prison term issued to a Griffith man convicted of 9 felonies for his repeated sexual abuse of two teenage girls.

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Timing feels right for the end of ‘Sex Education’

Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)

I can't say I'm unhappy about it. I'm a fan of leaving audiences wanting more, instead of alienating us by stretching stories out beyond their natural life (ahem, 'Shameless').

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New name for Indiana veterinarian oversight board

Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

The new name is the Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine, or VetBoard. It previously was known as the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

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Aimed at Trump, DeSantis campaign video described as ‘homophobic’

Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

via CBS News (Pennsylvania)

A prominent group that represents LGBT conservatives says a video shared by Ron DeSantis′ presidential campaign that slams rival Donald Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people…

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The Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Aren’t Looking for Trouble

Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

via Willamette Week (Oregon)

The Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence aren't looking for trouble—but they don't mind a little extra attention.

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