Government
‘Save Women’s Sports Act’ in danger after federal judge blocks new law restricting sports by biological sexA federal judge in Arizona issued a preliminary injunction banning implementation of the “Save Women’s Sports Act.” The new law prevents biological males who are transgender from competing against women… Read More
Government
Iowa governor signs ‘heartbeat bill’ banning abortion after 6 weeks(The Daily Signal) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a “heartbeat bill” into law on Friday, banning abortions after six weeks, when a fetal heartbeat can… Read More
Government
College savings plans could be applied to certifications, workforce training in VA(The Center Square) – Virginia Reps. Abigail Spanberger and Rob Wittman are leading a bipartisan effort to diversify how college savings accounts can be used. The Freedom to Invest in… Read More
Opinion
Ohioans declare independence from the district school monopoly(The Daily Signal) – Just in time for Independence Day, Ohio families can finally declare independence from the district school monopoly. Over the weekend, Ohio lawmakers passed a state budget… Read More
Government
North Carolina gender transition ban bill clears Senate, goes back to House(The Center Square) – Legislation to ban gender transition procedures, puberty blockers, and cross sex hormones for minors moves back to the House following Senate approval on Tuesday. Senators… Read More
Government
Delaware proposal seeks to protect women’s sports(The Center Square) – Delaware Republicans are making another push to prohibit student-athletes from competing on athletic teams or in sports not associated with their biological sex. A proposal expected… Read More
Government
Bipartisan school choice embrace reframes state budget negotiations(The Center Square) – Bipartisan embrace of a state-funded school choice program reframed budget negotiations this week as Gov. Josh Shapiro stands by a campaign promise that’s riled many of… Read More
Government
School choice supporters celebrate new school funding law in Wisconsin(The Center Square) – The list of congratulations and celebrations from school choice supporters in Wisconsin continues to grow. Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday quietly signed a new school funding… Read More
Public Education
As Montana paves way for charter schools, study finds charter students outperform public students(The Center Square) – After Montana lawmakers paved the way for charter schools to open in the state, a new national report found charter school students performed better than students… Read More
Government
Massachusetts legislative committee reviewing charter school bills(The Center Square) – Massachusetts lawmakers are reviewing more than a dozen bills about statewide charter schools as the debate over the education option is weighed against traditional public schools. Read More
Public Education
Pritzker signs law stripping funding from libraries that restrict access to controversial books(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a measure that withholds state funding from any of the state’s 1,600 public or school libraries that remove books… Read More
Government
Bill for educators’ sexual misconduct: If you know, you must tell(The Center Square) – Legislation to crack down on educators who sexually abuse students cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on Wednesday, the first stop since House approval in… Read More
Public Education
Abbott expected to sign bill ending DEI program support in higher education(The Center Square) – Texas could have a new law that would end taxpayer support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public colleges and universities. Texas State Senator… Read More
Government
Texas lawmakers pass bill banning kids from attending ‘sexually oriented’ drag shows(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Texas legislature approved a bill Sunday that will prohibit sexually explicit shows in front of minors, sending the bill to the governor’s desk. In… Read More
Government
Nebraska enacts bill protecting minors from gender transitions, unborn after 12 weeks(The Daily Signal) – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, a Republican, signed a combination bill Monday protecting minors from gender transitions and protecting unborn babies after 12… Read More
Government
Bill implementing full-day kindergarten in Illinois ready for governor’s desk as funding questions loom(The Center Square) – A measure that implements full-day kindergarten throughout Illinois is about to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his signature. State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington… Read More
Government
DeSantis signs bill banning gender surgeries, treatments for minors(The Center Square) – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills into law on Wednesday that will ban what advocates call gender-affirming care for those under the age of 18 and an… Read More
Culture
Censured Houston Democrat pushes back after siding with GOP child gender modification ban(The Center Square) – A Houston Democrat is pushing back against some members of her own party who voted to censure her after she voted to “protect and care for”… Read More
Government
Promise delivered: Republicans swiftly override Cooper abortion veto(The Center Square) – North Carolina Republicans delivered on their weekend promise, swiftly on Tuesday evening overriding an abortion legislation veto of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. The state Senate voted… Read More
Government
Arizona lawmakers send Hobbs school ‘restroom accommodation’ bill(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers in Arizona have sent Gov. Katie Hobbs legislation that would allow parents to sue the school if their children are exposed to a… Read More