Government
Georgia mulls legislation requiring weapons detection systems in all public schoolsGeorgia schools should feature all the security procedures of state courtrooms – including checks for any weapons, argues House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, R-Mulberry. “As a practicing attorney here in Georgia, I am… Read More
Culture
Suicide prevention group expresses concerns over governments legalizing assisted suicideAn international organization is urging lawmakers to slow down assisted suicide legislation, warning such policies risk normalizing suicide rather than preventing it. The International Association for Suicide Prevention released… Read More
Government
Mississippi Senate kills school choice bill without debate; ‘disappointed’ governor may call special sessionIn a blow to school choice supporters, the Mississippi Senate killed school choice legislation in committee Tuesday without debate. The Senate Education Committee rejected House Bill 2, the Mississippi Education Freedom Act,… Read More
Government
New Hampshire bill allowing universal open enrollment passes SenateThe New Hampshire Senate has passed a bill allowing universal open enrollment in public schools, with supporters praising the move as a way to provide greater choice to families. “That’s… Read More
World
Scottish MP has change of heart, now against assisted suicide legislationA Scottish National Party lawmaker who previously backed assisted suicide legislation has withdrawn her support, warning the proposal could put vulnerable people at risk of pressure and coercion. Audrey Nicoll… Read More
Government
Washington legislation would require public universities to provide chemical abortionsWashington state lawmakers are considering legislation that would require public colleges and universities to provide access to chemical abortion drugs on campus beginning later this decade. Washington House lawmakers held a public… Read More
Government
Senate takes further action against deepfake pornThe U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation last week to give victims of nonconsensual deepfake pornography a clearer path to hold creators and distributors accountable in court. “Deepfakes” refer to inauthentic but hyper-realistic… Read More
Government
Maine legalizes online gamblingMaine legalized online gambling after Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday chose to let a bill authorizing tribal-run internet gaming become law without her signature. The law,… Read More
Government
Broad school choice unlikely in Kansas this year, GOP leaders say; other reforms plannedWhile broad school choice is unlikely to pass this year in Kansas, Republican lawmakers say they will pursue other reforms, such as expanding the state’s tax credit scholarship program, opting… Read More
Government
New Jersey governor expected to sign bill restricting student cellphone useThe Garden State is poised to join the growing list of states restricting or banning cellphones in public-school classrooms. “Many of New Jersey’s approximately 600 public school districts already restrict cellphone… Read More
Government
Pope Leo condemns Illinois governor’s legalization of assisted suicidePope Leo XIV publicly criticized Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for signing a law legalizing assisted suicide in the state. The pope called the decision disappointing and reaffirmed the Catholic… Read More
Opinion
North Carolina bill aiming to prevent homeschool discrimination highlights ongoing challenges for students, graduatesUniversities making a big deal about their “inclusivity” need to take a long, hard look at their own discriminatory practices against a minority population – the burgeoning homeschool community. Read More
Government
New York governor discusses amendments to assisted suicide proposalNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants changes to a bill that would allow doctors to provide lethal drugs to patients with terminal diagnoses. The Medical Aid in Dying Act passed… Read More
Government
New bill considers age restrictions for social media use to ‘put parents back in charge,’ Indiana Rep. saysFederal age restrictions for social media apps can assist parents in protecting their children from technology’s harms, according to one congresswoman fighting for such protections. Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, is… Read More
World
Quebec bill would ban public prayerQuebec leaders are moving ahead with another plan to limit public expressions of faith, even as critics warn the province is trampling basic freedoms. The government introduced Bill 9 late… Read More
Government
Erika Donalds urges states to opt into forthcoming federal school choice programThe rules process is moving forward and advocates are encouraging more states to join the new federal school choice program, which will begin in January 2027, said Erika Donalds, education… Read More
Opinion
Conscience in care: Why Kansas took a stand to protect foster families’ religious libertyNovember is National Adoption Month – a time to celebrate families who open their hearts to children in need and to encourage more to consider adoption through the foster care system. Last… Read More
Government
Massachusetts House passes legislation promoting phonics in literacy educationThe Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a literacy reform bill last week that would require public schools to use reading programs grounded in phonics and other… Read More
Government
Ohio bill: AI is not a legal person, cannot marry; its owners are liable for harmA bill before the Ohio House of Representatives would prohibit artificial intelligence from ever obtaining legal personhood, thus limiting such technology from marriage, possession of property or legal authority. Rep. Read More
Christian Schools
New York bill would create separate high school sports playoffs for private schools and chartersA New York state lawmaker is pushing legislation that would require private high schools and charters to compete in a separate playoff system from traditional public schools. Assemblyman Matt Slater,… Read More