Government
Broad school choice unlikely in Kansas this year, GOP leaders say; other reforms plannedWhile broad school choice is unlikely to pass this year in Kansas, Republican lawmakers say they will pursue other reforms, such as expanding the state’s tax credit scholarship program, opting… Read More
Culture
‘Drive, baby, drive’: New video shows wife of woman killed by officer taunt agents before yelling ‘drive’In what appears to be footage from the cellphone of the officer who shot and killed a woman who drove into him while she was allegedly obstructing federal immigration agents,… Read More
Culture
Utah launches nation’s first AI platform for prescription renewalsA new AI medical platform can now renew prescriptions for chronic conditions in the state of Utah, the first program of its kind in the nation. The state is partnering with … Read More
Courts
Youth ministry appeals to Supreme Court over right to hire Christian staffA Christian ministry for at-risk youth is appealing to the Supreme Court for its right to exclusively hire people of faith. Youth 71Five Ministries has asked the Supreme Court to hear its… Read More
Courts
Appeals court ruling secures religious freedom protections for faith-based orgsReligious organizations can hire every employee based on faith and moral lifestyle, per First Amendment freedoms, an appeals court unanimously ruled Tuesday – marking a new religious freedom victory for faith-based organizations. “Religious organizations shouldn’t be punished for exercising their… Read More
Culture
John Harbaugh responds to firing with gratitude to God, ‘the Author and Finisher of our faith’One of the NFL’s top coaches was fired this week after 18 seasons at the helm, but chose not to respond with frustration or blame – instead offering gratitude, thanking the organization that gave him… Read More
Christian Schools
School choice grows as nearly 3% of students enroll in private programs, research findsSchool choice is continuing to expand, with nearly 3% of students nationwide now enrolled in a private school choice program and fewer than 75% attending traditional public schools, according to new research. EdChoice Share, a… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian college Grand Canyon University celebrates 18-year tuition freeze, record enrollmentGrand Canyon University is celebrating its historic 18th straight year without raising tuition. In an announcement on Jan. 7, GCU President Brian Mueller credited the school’s meteoric success to its commitment to affordability. “When you… Read More
Courts
Oklahoma parent sues as 7-year-old son recovers from severe playground injuryA mom is suing an Oklahoma school district as her 7-year-old son recovers from a serious playground injury in 2024 that resulted in significant medical costs the school’s liability insurance hasn’t helped cover. “The first surgeon’s bill was $118,000,” Michaela Borden… Read More
Government
Iowa first state granted Education Department waiver for use of federal fundsIn another cut to the federal bureaucracy, the U.S. Department of Education has granted Iowa the first Returning Education to the States waiver, allowing the state to use certain federal funds with… Read More
Public Education
What one former university president says to expect in higher ed for 2026Less DEI and more AI could be in store this year for institutions of higher education. That’s according to Missouri State University President Emeritus Michael Nietzel, who suggests in a recent piece with… Read More
Government
Watch: RFK Jr. uses South Park spoof to showcase new food pyramidTo mark the release of a new food pyramid that encourages Americans to eat more protein and healthy fats, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. turned to a spoof… Read More
Government
Fraud being investigated in Minnesota likely occurring across US, says Cato scholar(The Center Square) – The widespread fraud in Minnesota that’s made national headlines in recent weeks is likely occurring in states across the country, Cato Institute… Read More
Politics
Watch: Democrats in Congress have historically low approval ratings, CNN saysThe approval rating for congressional Democrats is “lower than the Dead Sea,” according to recent polling analyzed on CNN. Analyst Harry Enten said the party was “55 points underwater” in… Read More
Courts
Public school forces elementary students to seal up, hide their Bibles in envelopes, federal lawsuit allegesA federal legal battle is unfolding after a lawsuit alleged a Washington school district is forcing students to hide their Bibles in envelopes after they return to school from off-site… Read More
Culture
Children’s Hospital Colorado halts child sex-change proceduresChildren’s Hospital Colorado has stopped so-called gender transition procedures for those under 18, citing a new federal investigation that threatens the hospital’s access to taxpayer-funded programs. The Aurora-based hospital confirmed it has stopped… Read More
Courts
Oregon’s new pro-union law accused of chilling free speech, defying Supreme Court precedentAdvocates for workers’ rights are challenging a new Oregon law in court for allegedly violating the First Amendment and discriminating in favor of unions. Freedom Foundation filed the lawsuit Dec. 31 over… Read More
Public Education
Watchdog slams CPS employees for bad behavior, ‘blurred’ boundaries enabling sexual misconduct, $1+ million in fraudA recent report chastised Chicago Public Schools (CPS) for allowing a campus culture enabling sexual misconduct in the wake of a former dean’s conviction of committing sex abuse and assault against… Read More
Culture
Women suffer debilitating grief for more than 20 years after miscarriage or abortion, study findsNearly 40% of women who suffer pregnancy loss – either a miscarriage or an abortion – report persistent grief for an average of 20 years after the incident, according to a new … Read More
Government
‘Eat real food’: HHS announces new nutrition standardsNew nutrition guidelines will reduce chronic disease and save American families around $5,000 annually, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday. “Today, our government… Read More