Education, Kansas
Kansas among the states using weak teacher licensure test for reading(The Sentinel) — A new study by the National Council on Teacher Quality is casting doubts on the teacher licensure tests in many states — including Kansas… Read More
Israel
Nearly 60% of Muslim Americans polled say Hamas is ‘somewhat justified’ in Israel attack(The Center Square) – As pro-Palestinian protestors descended on Austin and other cities over the weekend, following a “day-of-rage” protests last month, a new poll reveals that a majority… Read More
Illegal Immigration
House refers Mayorkas impeachment resolution to Homeland Security Committee(The Center Square) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday night voted to refer a resolution to impeach U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the House… Read More
Public Safety
Petition helps mount clemency drive for former Kansas City Det. Eric DeValkenaere in 2019 shootingMore than 1,200 citizens have already asked the Missouri governor to grant clemency to former Kansas City police detective Eric DeValkenaere, now serving six years in prison in a 2019… Read More
President Donald Trump
Poll: Trump performs better than Biden on top issues for voters(The Center Square) – Voters trust former President Donald Trump more than President Joe Biden on the economy, immigration, national security, foreign affairs and crime.Biden, however, is more trusted on… Read More
Terrorism
Hamas supporters vandalize Texas congresswoman’s office in McAllen(The Center Square) – Hamas supporters vandalized a Texas congresswoman’s office in a south Texas border community that is still grappling with unprecedented numbers of illegal border crossers.The McAllen, Texas,… Read More
Illegal Immigration
26 attorneys general: Give states the authority to enforce federal immigration law(The Center Square) – A coalition of 26 state attorneys general is calling on the new U.S. Speaker of the House to pass a Florida-sponsored bill that would grant states… Read More
Illinois
Violence prevention activist calls for end of Chicago’s migrant sanctuary status(The Center Square) – With Chicago’s ongoing migrant crisis becoming more pronounced by the day, local activist Tio Hardiman is calling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to reverse policy when… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Over 1.9 million people illegally entered Texas in fiscal 2023(The Center Square) – As Democratic governors and mayors urge President Joe Biden to do more as several thousand illegal foreign nationals flood their communities from the southern… Read More
Illinois, Missouri
Illinois county board member’s desire to join Missouri quashed by attorney general(The Center Square) – Some say the southern Illinois boundary line should be changed so that eight downstate counties can become part of Missouri. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul disagrees. Read More
Illegal Immigration
Far from border, Americans victims of violent crimes committed by illegal border crossers(The Center Square) – Thousands of miles from the southern border, Americans find themselves victims of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders illegally entering the U.S. While numerous examples exist,… Read More
Biden administration
Federal judge extends order preventing feds from destroying Texas border barrier(The Center Square) – A federal judge on Thursday extended her initial temporary restraining order by another two weeks, blocking the Biden administration from destroying Texas’ concertina wire barrier along… Read More
President Donald Trump
Judge denies Trump’s bid to push classified documents trial beyond election(The Center Square) – A federal judge on Friday denied former President Donald Trump's motion to delay his classified documents trial until after the 2024 presidential election.Trump, 77, the frontrunner… Read More
President Biden
Poll: 2 of 3 voters say country headed in wrong direction(The Center Square) – A significant majority of voters say the country is heading in the wrong direction, according to a new poll.The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll,… Read More
Missouri
Boeing gets $192M in incentives from Missouri, St. Louis County for $1.8B expansion(The Center Square) – Missouri and St. Louis County are combining to give Boeing $192.7 million to assist with a potential $1.8 billion expansion next to St. Louis International Airport. Read More
Sports
Documentary highlighting Razorbacks legend Brandon Burlsworth to air on SEC Network, ESPN+HARRISON, Ark. – A new ESPN documentary featuring beloved University of Arkansas football walk-on Brandon Burlsworth will debut at 8 p.m. Tuesday on the SEC Network. True Character also will… Read More
Census
U.S. population projected to start to decline in 2080(The Center Square) – America's population gains won't continue forever.The U.S. population is projected to reach a high of nearly 370 million in 2080 before falling back to 366 million… Read More
Census, Gender
U.S. Census Bureau proposes adding gender, sexuality questions for those ages 15 and up(The Center Square) – The U.S. Census Bureau is under fire for embracing progressive ideology around gender and sexuality and pushing for taxpayer dollars to fund it. U.S. Sens. Marco… Read More
Congress
Manchin will not seek re-election, sparks rumors of presidential run(The Center Square) – Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., announced Thursday he would not run for reelection for his Senate seat but will instead travel the country to see if there… Read More
Education
Poll: Americans say schools should focus on math, reading and writing(The Center Square) – A large majority of voters say that public schools should focus on the basics – math, reading, writing, science and social studies – to improve the… Read More