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New Jersey families protest homeschool regulation bills – including requirements to teach DEI, gender identityFamilies are protesting legislation requiring New Jersey homeschoolers to use curriculum aligned with state learning standards – including subjects such as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), gender identity, sexual orientation… Read More
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Democrats block California classic car smog exemption despite Jay Leno’s supportLawmakers in Democrat-controlled California again refused to lift smog requirements on classic cars, despite the efforts of Jay Leno, former Tonight Show host and a longtime car enthusiast. The measure… Read More
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Texas House moves to protect women’s private spaces, stem flow of abortion drugsTexas lawmakers have passed bills to protect women’s private spaces and stem the flow of abortion drugs into the state. During a summer special session, the House finally passed the… Read More
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New Hampshire blocks transgender procedures for minors with new lawsIn what New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte said is an effort to “protect children,” the state is doubling down on restrictions on transgender procedures for minors. Ayotte last week signed… Read More
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Bill would let cryptocurrency count toward mortgages, aiming to help younger buyersPresident Donald Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte’s efforts to expand mortgage access are gaining momentum, with new legislation that would allow cryptocurrency… Read More
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North Carolina overrides vetoes by Gov. Josh SteinA raft of bills became law after the Republican Legislature in North Carolina overrode vetoes by Democrat Gov. Josh Stein. One of the eight new laws… Read More
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Missouri governor signs law opening public-school sports to homeschool studentsMissouri homeschool students now have the legal right to play sports at public schools. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed eight education-related measures July 9, including the Republican-sponsored… Read More
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Montana homeschoolers applaud new law streamlining process, removing previous regulationsHomeschoolers in Montana are celebrating the passage of recent legislation removing previous requirements and recognizing homeschooling as its own educational option. “The most important thing it does, it just continues… Read More
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Puerto Rico bans ‘gender-affirming care’ for people under 21Puerto Rico recently enacted a ban on so-called gender-affirming care, delivering a big win for conservatives in the American territory. Republican Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón signed a… Read More
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House delivers Trump another win, passing $9 billion spending cut bill(The Center Square) – The U.S. House in a late night vote passed Republicans’ $9 billion rescissions package, delivering another win for President Donald Trump and his promise to cut… Read More
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Trump signs law jacking up punishment for fentanyl peddlers poisoning Americans(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump signed sweeping new legislation Wednesday that he said will dramatically increase penalties for fentanyl trafficking. The newly enacted HALT Fentanyl Act designates… Read More
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NC governor vetoes legislation to allow guns in private schoolsNorth Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed a bill that would have allowed firearms on the state’s private school campuses. The legislation, House Bill 193,… Read More
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Vermont restricts school choice, making private schools ‘guaranteed losers’A new Vermont law is limiting places where families can use public tuition dollars, and private schools are paying the price. After Gov. Phil Scott signed H. 454, now known… Read More
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Florida enacts multiple laws expanding school choiceThree new pro-school choice laws are now in effect in Florida. HB 1105, HB 443 and SB 248, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, took effect July… Read More
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Texas schools to teach students about adoption as part of high school healthTexas has enacted a law requiring public high schools to teach children about adoption in high school health classes. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1207… Read More
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Cellphone ban in Vermont forbids schools to use social media in communicating with studentsTo combat a rising tide of compulsive social media use among youth, Vermont has become the latest state in banning cellphones and other personal devices in schools. “We need kids… Read More
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Senate narrowly passes ‘big, beautiful bill,’ keeps national school choice provisionThe Republican-controlled Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s budget bill by a 51-50 vote Tuesday, and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, fought to keep national school choice in the bill.Speaking at… Read More
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Wisconsin bill would limit school funding requests after record number of referendaAfter a slew of public-school referenda asking Wisconsin taxpayers for additional funding, Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to limit how many times these can occur. Assembly… Read More
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Texas to hold public schools accountable for sex abuse, end immunity protectionsTexas is cracking down on sex abuse by public school employees and school districts that cover it up. The Legislature passed two bills this year designed to deal with abuse… Read More
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Arizona governor signs porn age verification lawArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recently signed a pornography age verification bill into law despite vetoing the measure last session. The law will require pornography sites to ensure Arizona users… Read More