Culture, Public Education
DC Public Schools require negative COVID-19 tests after spring breakThe District of Columbia Public Schools system will require staff and students to submit a negative COVID-19 test when they return from spring break.This will mark the fourth… Read More
Culture
Damar Hamlin, the focus of national prayer just months ago, fully cleared for football returnDamar Hamlin has been cleared by doctors to resume all football activities just three months after a cardiac event nearly took his life.The Buffalo Bills’ safety got the… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Lawsuit claims New Hampshire public schools aren’t adequately funded despite billion-dollar increaseSeveral school districts are suing New Hampshire, alleging their state fails to meet the constitutional obligation to adequately fund public education.Even though both state and local funds come… Read More
Courts, Culture
Christian baker appeals to Colorado Supreme Court over gender-transition cake ruling(The Center Square) – Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips appealed to the Colorado Supreme Court to overturn a lower court’s ruling that he violated anti-discrimination laws by refusing to create a cake… Read More
Government
Tennessee Legislature approves ESA expansion after Knox County removed(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s educational savings account pilot expansion will now include just Hamilton County after a discrepancy between the state’s House and Senate led to the removal… Read More
Government
Texas Senate passes bill that would ban higher education institutions from implementing DEI policies(The Center Square) – The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in public higher education institutions.The bill passed along party… Read More
Government, Public Education
Chicago Public Schools takes over successful charter school, which vows legal fight(The Center Square) – Nationally recognized Urban Prep Academy will now be under the control of the Chicago Public School system after state education officials rejected the nonprofit’s appeal… Read More
Public Education
Rhode Island bill would help special ed students left behind by public schoolsThe Rhode Island House is considering legislation to help special education students currently neglected or underserved in public schools.“In too many cases, parents feel left out,”said the… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Texas House passes bill to ban sexually explicit books from school libraries(The Center Square) – The Texas House, with 11 Democrats joining Republicans, passed a bill that seeks to ban sexually explicit books from being in public school and classroom… Read More
Government, Public Education
Stitt proposes $800 million education bill(The Center Square) – Gov. Kevin Stitt offered what he called a "compromise" Friday to two education bills that have the House and Senate at odds.The governor's $800… Read More
Culture
Reuters photos of kids pointing guns at NRA event a ‘set up’ says grandfatherA photograph taken by a Reuters photographer of a child pointing a gun straight at the camera was a “set-up” at an NRA event to make gun owners look… Read More
Faith, Missouri
Outreach ministry in Springfield offers showers to the homeless in new ‘Get Clean’ ministrySPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Christian nonprofit in Springfield helps the less fortunate in various ways, and is now offering free showers to the homeless. John Stroup, executive director… Read More
Gender Transition
Missouri attorney general joins other AGs supporting Florida ban on Medicaid payments for gender transition procedures(The Center Square) – Seventeen attorneys general have filed an amicus brief supporting Florida’s healthcare regulation that denies Medicaid coverage for gender transitioning procedures.They’re supporting Florida’s motion for… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Missouri’s highways ranked 11th as Senate considers $2.8 billion expansion of I-70(The Center Square) – Missouri’s highways received high marks in new research, and the state Senate Appropriations Committee is recommending a huge investment for its east-west interstate highway. Read More
Press Release
Axiom Strategies’ Nick Maddux awarded AAPC ‘40 Under 40’ for Political ConsultingAxiom Strategies is pleased to announce our very own, Nick Maddux, has been awarded the American Association of Political Consultants’ (AAPC) 2023 ‘40 Under 40’ award. Read More
President Biden
Testimony: State Department, CIA worked together to suppress Hunter Biden laptop story to help Biden win election(The Center Square) – The investigation into Hunter Biden took a turn this week after a career intelligence official reportedly testified that Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and the… Read More
Government
MOScholars Day honors first class of ESA students in Missouri’s school choice programRepresentatives of the first class of Missouri students to benefit from the state’s school choice program visited the Capitol Thursday to be honored and celebrate their educational success.“MOScholars… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina aims to reform community colleges with change to appointment powersA state Senate committee in North Carolina has approved a measure that would take away the appointing powers of the governor for community college leaders.The bill would remove… Read More
Public Education
Missouri House passes school safety billLawmakers in the Missouri House approved a public safety bill on Monday that would fortify school security measures throughout the state.The legislation, which passed on a 116-10… Read More
Public Education
Iowa on verge of keeping gender identity, sex lessons out of the classroom(Daily Caller) – The Iowa House passed a bill Thursday that would prohibit lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation in K-6 public and charter school classrooms.In a… Read More