Missouri Legislature
Missouri’s $50 billion budget includes I-70 expansion, library funds, but drops DEI clause(The Center Square) – The Missouri General Assembly met its constitutional responsibility on Friday as it passed and sent a $50.8 billion budget to Republican Gov. Mike Parson. Read More
Education, Opinion
‘I will not be deterred’: Kansas public school teacher stands by criticism amid attacks and national attentionThe outpouring of love and support I have received has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you! On the other hand, since my op-ed in The Heartlander… Read More
Missouri, Taxes
Republicans are working to deliver another round of pro-growth tax cutsRepublicans are advancing legislation that would allow taxpayers across Missouri to keep more of their own paychecks while also attracting new jobs and opportunities to the state. This… Read More
Christian Schools
Ventura County Christian School settles with public district over religious bias claimsVentura County Christian School has agreed to settle a dispute with the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) over religious bias claims and the occupancy of a historic building. In… Read More
Christian Schools, Public Education
School district reverses decision to terminate contract with Christian university following lawsuit(Daily Caller) – An Arizona school district settled with a Christian university on Thursday and will once again allow its student-teachers back to work that were previously banned for… Read More
Government
Louisiana lawmakers could explore implementing an ESA program(The Center Square) – Louisiana education officials could soon begin exploring how to implement an education savings account program students can use to attend private schools, or for other… Read More
Courts, Culture
Colorado would force her to create LGBTQ wedding websites. She’s fighting for her religious freedom(Daily Signal) – Graphic designer Lori Smith believes that marriage should be between a man and a woman. She also wants to create wedding websites. Under… Read More
Government
TN Gov. Lee signs Tennessee ESA voucher expansion to Chattanooga area(The Center Square) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law on Friday that expands the state’s pilot educational savings account program to Hamilton County, which includes… Read More
Public Education
Elementary school staffer on administrative leave after 9-year old finds weed stash(Daily Caller) – A paraprofessional at a Massachusetts elementary school is out of a job after a student reportedly got into his weed stash and took an edible Friday… Read More
Culture
Biden admin spending $500K for transgender youth in PakistanThe Biden administration is sending half a million dollars to English-speaking teachers in Pakistan as part of a program to reach transgender youth."What is the most effective way… Read More
Homeschools
As public schools fail to address students’ needs, more parents turn to alternativesKatie Mathews knew her stepson, Ryley, was struggling in public school. But she had no idea how much help he needed until he joined their family when he was… Read More
Public Education
School district shells out thousands on controversial emotional survey program with ties to Merrick GarlandA Massachusetts school district has spent more than $30,000 to conduct “social-emotional learning” (SEL) surveys on students and staff led by an educational organization founded by U.S. Attorney General… Read More
Culture
Illinois bills removing gender-specific language from state statutes spurs debate(The Center Square) – Measures removing gender-specific language from various Illinois laws have cleared the General Assembly. One changes "mother" to "person who gave birth." Another removes gender-specific language… Read More
Opinion, Public Education
Kansas public school teacher stands by criticism amid attacks and national attention: ‘I will not be deterred’The outpouring of love and support I have received has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you!On the other hand, since my op-ed in The Heartlander and… Read More
Culture, Gender Identity
Lawmakers raise questions about Navy’s use of drag queen to recruit(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers are asking questions about the Navy's decision to enlist an active-duty sailor and drag queen to recruit people through social media platforms such… Read More
COVID-19
World Health Organization ends COVID-19 pandemic emergency(The Center Square) – The World Health Organization said Friday the COVID-19 public health emergency was over. Friday’s announcement came after a meeting Thursday of the International Health… Read More
Energy
U.S. crude oil production approaches pre-pandemic levels(The Center Square) — For the first two months of 2023, production of crude oil in the U.S. neared pre-COVID levels, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.The… Read More
Business
‘Crisis:’ Small businesses struggle with inflation, labor market(The Center Square) – Small business week came and went this week, and small businesses took the opportunity to raise a range of concerns about the economy and their… Read More
Courts, Culture
21 attorneys general urge Colorado Supreme Court to hear Masterpiece Cakeshop case(The Center Square) – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined 21 other Republican attorneys general in filing a legal brief urging the Colorado Supreme Court to hear an appeal… Read More
Missouri, Sports
Two former Missouri State Bears sign free-agent contracts with the Kansas City ChiefsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Two former Missouri State University football standouts have signed free-agent contracts with the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs. Missouri State Head Football Coach Ryan Beard confirms… Read More