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With a March 19 primary election looming, Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield
Sunday, January 14th, 2024
via Chicago Sun-Times (Illinois)Illinois lawmakers will be picking up where they left off on Tuesday. With an election looming, action might be slow to start.
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Massachusetts considers banning book bans in response to rise in challenges
Saturday, January 13th, 2024
via Lowell Sun (Massachusetts)The effort to effectively ban book banning in Bay State schools comes as several states grapple with efforts by parents and activists to control which literary materials are available at school lib…
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Controversial Utah bills to keep your eye on this legislative session
Saturday, January 13th, 2024
via ABC7 (Utah)SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — This year's Utah Legislative Session is kicking off on Tuesday, and bringing with it a few controversial proposals. There are nearly 400 bills and resolutions on…
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Sultan: An overdue apology to St. Charles
Friday, January 12th, 2024
via St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Missouri)Sultan writes: The reason I wanted to talk to this reader is because I've been grappling with how our discourse around political disagreement in this country has devolved.
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Legislation would let the professionals decide what books are appropriate for students. Where does the Berkshire delegation stand?
Friday, January 12th, 2024
via The Berkshire Eagle (Massachusetts)The recent police search for a book in a Great Barrington middle school was on the minds of local lawmakers Thursday as they spoke out against book-banning efforts, to which
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Lawmakers weigh standard to guard access to library books
Friday, January 12th, 2024
via WWLP (Massachusetts)Amid a historic surge in book challenges in schools and public libraries across the state, some lawmakers are hoping to codify protections to prevent books from being removed from public spaces.
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New Jersey Legislators Pass Substantial Pay Increase But Neglect Key Issues
Thursday, January 11th, 2024
via New Jersey 101.5 (New Jersey)New Jersey lawmakers pass substantial pay increase for top government officials while neglecting crucial issues.
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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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