Government
Lawmakers push to expand school choice amid rising demand nationwideSchool choice is proving popular in states such as Oklahoma, where one state representative has proposed raising the cap on the Parental Choice Tax Credit from $250 million to $300 million. The Sooner State … Read More
Venezuela
Maduro appears in NYC court as supporters rally outside(Heartlander News)–Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in federal court in New York City Thursday regarding who would pay his legal fees, but much of the commotion took place outside… Read More
Schools
LA teachers threaten strike; policy expert says ‘broke’ district can’t afford raises, accuses union of playing politics(Heartlander News)–The Los Angeles teachers’ union is under fire after authorizing a strike next month if the nation’s second-largest school district won’t meet its demands. United Teachers Los Angeles’ 37,000… Read More
Government
Report: Red states lead in highway safety, cost. Where does your state rank?Red states are doing better with their highways than blue states, research shows. The Annual Highway Report from the Reason Foundation found Republican, or red, states tend to have safer… Read More
Government
Rhode Island at crossroads on school choice, warns education advocateMore than 600 people jammed the Rhode Island State House earlier this month to speak against a bill that would restrict the growth of charter schools. The legislation is one… Read More