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Trump tells NRA faithful in Harrisburg ‘no one will lay a finger on your firearms’ – Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Saturday, February 10th, 2024
via Pennsylvania Capital-Star (Pennsylvania)Former President Donald Trump promised gun owners the Second Amendment would be safe with him in the Oval Office for a second term.
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A DEI Superintendent Gets Sacked: A Good Win from Southern California
Friday, February 9th, 2024
via California Globe (California)Many Americans, like the 68% majority who support the Supreme Court's ruling against race-based college admissions (based on a January 2024 Gallup poll), are becoming weary of the constant drumbeat of…
Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Cy-Fair parents wary of conservative majority school board on school chaplains bill
Friday, February 9th, 2024
via Houston Chronicle (Texas)Parents and community members spoke out against SB 763 at Cy-Fair ISD Thursday, fearing the conservative board majority might vote in favor of the resolution.
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Kimberly Klacik, conservative radio host, running for Congress in Maryland’s 2nd District
Friday, February 9th, 2024
via Capital Gazette (Maryland)Conservative radio host Kimberly Klacik, a prolific fundraiser, entered the Republican primary for Maryland's 2nd Congressional District on Thursday.
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Accompanied by GOP lawmakers, Klacik files for another congressional run
Friday, February 9th, 2024
via Maryland Matters (Maryland)Elfreth gets firefighters' support in 3rd District; filing deadline is Friday evening.
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State Senate targeting controversial library organization
Friday, February 9th, 2024
via capitol-beat.org (Georgia)ATLANTA – Two years ago, the Republican-controlled General Assembly passed legislation letting parents petition school principals to ban from school libraries books they consider obscene. This year,…
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Speakers decry Iowa bill giving politicians more sway over libraries
Thursday, February 8th, 2024
via Sioux City Journal (Iowa)The proposed legislation comes months after voters in Pella defeated a similar proposal at the local level.
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Here’s who officially qualified for the ballot in the 2024 Indiana governor’s race
Thursday, February 8th, 2024
via The Indianapolis Star (Indiana)Six Republican and one Democratic candidates are officially ballot-ready in Indiana's 2024 governor's race.
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Christian Ziegler wants to use Marsy’s Law. Police say he’s not a victim.
Thursday, February 8th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)Ziegler's attorney says he is the victim of a false sexual assault accusation, but police have no plans to charge his accuser.
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Budget, school deregulation loom as Florida lawmakers head to home stretch
Thursday, February 8th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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Colorado foster kids want their own bill of rights. So why are lawmakers fighting about pronouns?
Thursday, February 8th, 2024
via The Colorado Sun (Colorado)The proposed bill of rights says foster kids are entitled to food, hygiene and playing sports — but it's the part about gender identity that has GOP lawmakers opposed
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2024 Mecklenburg County voter guide: Research candidates on primary ballots
Thursday, February 8th, 2024
via The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina)See where candidates in congressional, legislature and local races on Mecklenburg County's 2024 primary ballots stand on the issues.
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2024 Elections: 15 candidates seek Adam Schiff’s seat in 30th Congress District
Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
via OC Register (California)There's no shortage of qualified candidates seeking to lay claim to the 30th Congressional District seat.
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Local GOP officer appointed to Alabama library board after book challenges
Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
via al.com (Alabama)Alabama's newest public library service board member is a retired Rainbow City resident and county GOP officer.
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Senate committee kills bill that would’ve revised South Dakota’s gender-affirming care ban
Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
via Argus Leader (South Dakota)Despite testimony from trans youth, parents of trans children and medical groups, five members of the committee sided with opponents on the bill.
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Without telling IDOE, Todd Rokita launches portal to report inappropriate school materials
Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
via The Indianapolis Star (Indiana)Anyone can submit educational materials they deem objectionable to a new portal that Attorney General Todd Rokita's office has launched.
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Local elections in Iowa could become partisan under proposed bill
Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
via The Gazette (Iowa)Candidates for city and school board elections would appear on the ballot with party labels under a bill Iowa Republican lawmakers advanced out of a subcommittee on Tuesday.
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Indiana senators want to put school boards in charge of approving lessons on sexuality
Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
via The Associated PressIndiana lawmakers are considering legislation that would require school boards to approve teachings on sexuality.
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Pasco’s first formal book challenge targets title geared to LGBTQ+ youth
Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A parent has asked for the removal of 'The Letter Q,' a series of essays.
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