Public Education
Spokane-area school district explores limits on CRT, general identity lessons(The Center Square) – The Mead School District will review proposals on Monday, Aug. 15, to exclude Critical Race Theory and gender identity lessons from classrooms and focus civics education… Read More
Culture
Spokane council passes ‘divisive’ pro-abortion resolution(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council has approved a resolution that bars employees, including police officers, from assisting in investigations or the prosecution of abortion patients or providers. Read More
Politics
McMorris Rodgers: No more taxpayer funds for crack pipes(The Center Square) – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, is pleased to have gotten legislation approved by the U.S. House this week to address America’s growing mental health… Read More
Public Education
Benton County schools eye budget cuts following levy failures(The Center Square) – Two school districts in Benton County, Washington, are looking at budget cuts after voters twice refused to renew operational levies that expire at the end of… Read More
Public Education
Schools reverse unmasking decisions, Spokane mayor joins chorus to end mandates(The Center Square) — Within 10 days of flouting the requirement that students wear masks in class, three schools in Eastern Washington reversed course to avoid paying millions in state… Read More