Government
Missouri Legislature sends bill banning cellphones in classrooms to governorCellphones may be banned in Missouri districts throughout the whole school day if Gov. Mike Kehoe signs legislation passed by the state Legislature May 13. While the bill… Read More
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Congressional Republicans working hard to deliver Trump agenda despite conservative doubt, Sen. Schmitt saysConservatives on X are blasting what they see as a do-nothing Republican Congress endangering a popular GOP president’s bold agenda. “Predicting the midterms is easy,” writes Phillip… Read More
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Unlocking educational freedom: ECCA bill would empower millions of US familiesSixteen states now enjoy universal school choice programs, but a federal bill could bring educational freedom to millions of students nationwide. Supporters of the Educational Choice for Children… Read More
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Kansas governor vetoes ban on so-called ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors – againKansas’ Democrat governor has once again vetoed a bill that would ban so-called “gender-affirming care” for minors, but an override is possible. Gov. Laura Kelly cited parental… Read More
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Trump signs first bill of new term, Laken Riley ActPresident Donald Trump signed a bill into law that will require the detainment of illegal immigrants suspected of nonviolent crimes. Wednesday’s signing of the Laken Riley Act is… Read More
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Amended Laken Riley Act passes U.S. House, to be sent to Trump(The Center Square) – The U.S. House on Wednesday agreed to Senate amendments to the Laken Riley Act and voted to send the deportation measure to President Donald Trump’s… Read More
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Bills for universal pre-K, medical debt in the Tennessee hopper(The Center Square) – The Tennessee General Assembly is not in session this week, but lawmakers are busy filing bills, including one that would require the state to offer… Read More
Illegal Immigration
U.S. Senate unanimously passes bill requiring CBP to report border data(The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate passed a bill filed by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, requiring the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to regularly report border crossings… 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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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
Culture
Med school deans urged students to oppose bill barring child sex change surgeries(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Dartmouth College’s medical school faculty used university communication channels to urge students to oppose a New Hampshire bill banning gender transition surgeries for children, … Read More
Government
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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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
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NC governor requests more money for juvenile justice system via veto(The Center Square) – With less than two weeks to the deadline for state budget adjustments, North Carolina’s governor sent another fiscal request at closing time Friday using his… Read More
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Ohio bill would stop schools from tracking students’ web activity(The Center Square) – Public school districts in Ohio could soon have access limited to school-issued computers used by students and monitoring students’ web-browsing activity during non-school hours. Read More
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Tennessee bans transporting minors for abortion(The Center Square) – A new misdemeanor of trafficking a minor for abortion will begin July 1 in Tennessee. Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill Tuesday to… Read More
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California dems are working to keep parents in the dark on students gender transitions(Daily Caller News Foundation) – California Democrats announced Wednesday that they were reviving a bill barring school districts from adopting policies notifying parents that their child wants to transition. Read More
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California governor proposes helping Arizonans get abortions in California(The Center Square) – In response to an Arizona Supreme Court ruling banning most abortions starting on June 8, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans to expedite licensing for Arizona… Read More
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Illinois bill would ban corporal punishment in private schools(The Center Square) – A measure advancing in Illinois seeks to ban corporal punishment in all private schools. Opponents are concerned the measure could be misinterpreted and school coaches… Read More
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Gov. Polis signs bill giving $24M to schools for new migrant students(The Center Square) – Colorado schools will receive $24 million in state money for one-time allocations to pay for the influx of new migrant students. Read More