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Child sexual abuse material update lapses into law in PA(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Saturday he allowed an incomplete bill to pass without his signature that replaces the term “child pornography” with “child sexual… Read More
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California proposal to allow discrimination to help ‘marginalized’ quietly fails(The Center Square) – A controversial bill to amend California’s constitution to allow for discrimination that helps “marginalized” groups failed to be heard in the State Senate before a… Read More
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‘Final straw.’ Elon Musk vows to move X and SpaceX to Texas after Newsom signs anti-parental rights billThree years after moving Tesla’s Headquarters from California to Texas, the world’s richest man, who became a Texan himself in 2020, has declared he will do the same with… Read More
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Progressives in California weaken child sex trafficking bill before advancing itA bill introduced in the California state Senate that would toughen penalties for sex trafficking children was watered down after activists representing LGBT and minority interests complained it was… Read More
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Paris Hilton, Tori Hope Petersen retell childhood abuse, advocate for child welfare reform in congressional hearingIn a recent hearing before the House Committee on Ways and Means, Paris Hilton, hotel heiress, and Tori Hope Petersen, author and foster youth advocate, shared their lived testimonies… Read More
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Here’s how many Democrats voted against requiring proof of citizenship to vote(The Daily Signal) – The Republican-controlled House voted 221-198 Wednesday to require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or… Read More
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FAFSA debacle sparks Congressional action(The Center Square) – Congressional Republicans are pushing new legislation this week in the House and Senate to force the Biden administration to fix the FAFSA process after ongoing… Read More
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California joins 26 states in requiring students take personal finance class(The Center Square) – Over half of U.S. states now require high school students to receive a financial literacy course before they graduate after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a… Read More
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New law valuable tool in the sex trafficking demand reduction arsenal(The Center Square) – Making solicitation of prostitution a felony and enhanced training requirements are key ingredients to the North Carolina legislation helping combat human trafficking. Lawmakers directed… Read More
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Bans on smartphones in the classroom gain favor across political spectrum(The Daily Signal) – The school year is over, and the results should leave parents and educators with more anxiety than relief. Achievement scores are near historical lows and student absenteeism… Read More
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California Senate passes tax on big tech to fund ethnic media, news, fellowships(The Center Square) – The California Senate passed a $4.8 billion tax on the state’s declining technology sector that would be used to fund “ethnic media” and state-administered “journalism… Read More
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New school tax credit plan emerges in Pennsylvania(The Center Square) – A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal… Read More
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US representative proposes tax fairness for faith-based health care sharing(The Daily Signal) – A House Republican has introduced a bill designed to achieve tax fairness for ministries that share health care costs. A member of… Read More
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With a $50B deficit California Democrats ask for $20B more to fund DEI-climate change, schoolsLeaders in the California Assembly announced they have come to an agreement to put a $10 billion bond issue on the ballot to address “climate change” in communities of… Read More
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New York county legislature approves ban on transgender athletes(The Center Square) — A New York county legislature has approved a ban on transgender girls and women from competing in county sporting teams that don’t align with their… Read More
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Policy weighs locking up Pennsylvania students’ cell phones(The Center Square) – A new plan moving through the state Senate would disconnect students from their cell phones during school years – literally. The pilot program covers… Read More
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Bans on foreign funding for ballot measures gain momentum in Congress, states(The Daily Signal) – Opponents of foreign funding of U.S. ballot measures expect momentum at both the federal level and in states. In May, the House Administration Committee… Read More
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Louisiana’s universal education savings account program set to launch in 2025(The Center Square) – Louisiana’s new education savings account program will debut in August 2025, but plenty of work remains before it becomes a universal program for Pelican State… Read More
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Bill on governor’s desk raises concerns over Illinois courts’ jurisdiction for out-of-state birth certificate changes(The Center Square) – Illinois could soon allow transgender residents to change out-of-state birth certificates and IDs, if the governor signs a bill on his desk. House Bill… Read More
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Universal school choice bill signed into law by Louisiana governorLouisiana just passed a universal school choice program, joining a dozen other red states in promoting education freedom. Gov. Jeff Landry signed SB 313… Read More