Culture
First ever civics program launched in Florida(The Center Square) – Florida has launched its first ever civics program to prepare high school and college graduates for public service.As Florida’s K-12 students excel in civics… Read More
Homeschools
Home education remains a popular option in post-pandemic Florida(reimaginED) – Families who chose home education during the pandemic not only liked the option, but may have told a few friends.A new report from the Florida… Read More
Local News
Branson Veterans Memorial Garden receives upgrade with grant from Home DepotBRANSON, Mo. – The Branson Veterans Memorial Garden, often called “the gateway to Branson,” has received several new features thanks to a grant and community donations. The garden… Read More
Economy
Chicago residents could see property taxes quadruple last year’s increase(The Center Square) – Chicago property owners could see a massive spike in property taxes in 2023 after Mayor Lori Lightfoot linked property tax rates to inflation. She says… Read More
Economy
Senator Cruz: High health-care premiums, worker shortage hurting small businesses(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, argued for the need to bring down health-care premiums to help small businesses stay competitive during a Wednesday forum in… Read More
Crime
‘Ferguson Effect?’ Police arrests have plummeted across the country but little agreement on why(The Center Square) – Cities across the country have reported a significant drop in police arrests in a trend that started as far back as 2014.Los Angeles, … Read More
Biden administration
Fauci, Biden officials served subpoenas in lawsuit over collusion to suppress free speech(The Center Square) – Dr. Anthony Fauci, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, other Biden administration officials and five social media companies have 30 days to respond to… Read More
Culture
Federal appeals court rules that Georgia’s fetal heartbeat bill can take effect(The Center Square) – A federal appeals judge ruled Wednesday that Georgia’s fetal heartbeat law can take effect following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.In… Read More
Courts
Federal Judge blocks Biden transgender rules from taking effect(The Sentinel) – In at least a temporary victory, a federal judge last week temporarily blocked a Biden administration rule forcing businesses and schools to allow transgender students and employees… Read More
Public Education
Teachers’ union passes woke resolutions, re-elects leftist leaders at national conventionIn the name of “reclaiming the future,” the nation’s second-largest teachers’ union passed several resolutions supporting woke policies and re-elected its leftist leaders at its recent convention. The American… Read More
Education
Build Our Bench initiative sets its sights on April 2023 school board electionsCLAY COUNTY, Mo. – With Missouri’s primary elections right around the corner, the Build Our Bench (BOB) initiative has turned its sights on what’s to come in April of… Read More
Government
State officials seek respite for West Virginia families impacted by circuit court ruling on education savings accounts(reimaginED) – Unwilling to leave more than 3,000 families in limbo when school begins next month, West Virginia state officials are asking an appeals court to let the Hope… Read More
Culture, Public Education
San Diego Unified School District doubles down on mask madnessAnother skirmish in the mask mandate wars began this week as the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) reinstituted an indoor mask requirement for all students, staff, and visitors. Read More
Public Education
Foundations Destroying American Public Education: The HydraThe following is the first of a five part series from Luke Rosiak on the problems plaguing public education (read Part 2). (Capital Research Center) – The world… Read More
Public Education
Washington superintendent, think tank tangle over ed testing ‘exit’ remarks(The Center Square) – Is Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal trying to cancel some state assessments of student learning? That's what the Washington Policy Center think tank… Read More
Culture
Legislative committee wants full accounting of COVID spending by schools(The Center Square) – A subcommittee that monitors state spending is asking Arkansas education officials for a full accounting of federal COVID relief funds given to the schools. Read More
State Government
Gov. Parson granted the fewest pardons in 2022 in JuneIn June, Gov. Michael Parson (R) granted nine pardons. June had the fewest pardons this year. Parson granted the highest number of pardons in February with 29 pardons. In… Read More
Economy
Economist: 30% chance that U.S. enters a recession within a year’s time(The Center Square) – A Goldman Sachs economist says there is a 30% probability of the U.S. entering a recession within one year and 48% within two years. Goldman… Read More
Economy
Poll: 3 out of 4 middle class families are falling behind as prices rise(The Center Square) – Three out of four middle class households report falling behind the rising cost of living as inflation continues to soar, according to a new poll. Read More
State Government
Missouri celebrates the 202nd anniversary of their first constitution202 years ago, the first constitution of Missouri was signed on July 19, 1820. At the time that the constitution was signed, Missouri had not yet gained statehood. Read More