Government
Texas to create DOGE-inspired ‘Efficiency Office’Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill to create a new DOGE-inspired office to cut red tape, save tax dollars and promote business. The law,… Read More
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Arizona GOP demands teacher pay raises be tied to preserving school choiceArizona Republicans are trying something that’s worked in other states: tying teacher pay raises to protecting school choice. Conservatives nationwide are implementing smart strategies to pass and maintain school choice… Read More
Government
South Carolina Senate votes to restore school choice; House likely to approveSchool choice has faced a bumpy road in South Carolina, but the state Legislature appears to have a solution to solve the program’s crisis – and then some. Seven months… Read More
Government
Florida bill to expand athletic opportunities for private school students heads to governorLegislation heading to the desk of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would expand athletic opportunities for private school students. The Florida Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure… Read More
Public Education
North Dakota to ban cell phones during on-site school dayNorth Dakota has joined the growing list of states keeping cell phones away from students during school hours. “This is a game changer for our public schools, giving students the… Read More
Government
Washington state cuts abortion funding by $8.5M, pending governor’s approvalThe Washington state Legislature plans to cut funding for a pro-abortion program by 55% in the upcoming biennium budget. The House and Senate approved the plan on Sunday, the last… Read More
Government
Melania Trump-backed bill to ban revenge porn heads to presidentThe U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure on Monday to combat revenge porn, including AI-generated deepfakes, sending the bill to the president’s desk. The TAKE IT DOWN Act… Read More
Government
Texas Senate sends universal school choice bill to Gov. Abbott for signatureSchool choice is about to become law in Texas. The Senate approved a universal school choice bill, SB 2, by a 19-12 vote on Thursday, after… Read More
Government
North Dakota passes major school choice bill hours after charter schools become lawA bill to create Education Savings Accounts (ESA) for educational expenses including private school is on its way to the North Dakota governor after the state House passed the bill… Read More
Government
Pennsylvania Republicans introduce universal school choice bill in contested stateNine GOP Pennsylvania legislators introduced a state House bill last week that would create education savings accounts, or ESAs, called Student Freedom Accounts. The accounts would… Read More
Government
Bill on medical examinations in mass shootings passes TN House and Senate, heads to governorTennessee medical examiners will be required to review the medication history of suspects of mass shootings if Gov. Bill Lee signs a bill headed to his desk. Senate Bill 1146, sponsored… Read More
Government
First baby safely surrendered under enhanced Nebraska Safe Haven LawA healthy infant was surrendered at a safe haven location in the northeast region of Nebraska thanks to a new state law. The baby is now receiving care from the… Read More
Homeschools
Illinois homeschool bill views parents as ‘potentially dangerous, incompetent,’ commentary warnsA bill targeting homeschoolers in Illinois threatens the right of parents to choose the education they believe is best for their children, a recent commentator warned. “The sponsors of (House… Read More
Government
Texas House approves $70M for program supporting pro-life pregnancy centersLife-giving pregnancy resource centers may get a substantial financial boost in Texas this year. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives recently voted to earmark $210 million in its state budget to a… Read More
Government
North Dakota close to approving charter schoolsNorth Dakota is on the cusp of becoming the 47th state to legalize charter schools, as a separate school choice bill is still on the table. Read More
Government
Texas House poised to pass budget bill without school choice blockIt’s budget night in the Texas House and school choice funds appear safe and sound. Lawmakers are expected to stay up late Thursday night debating various amendments to the $337… Read More
Government
House passes bill limiting district court judges from pausing executive actions(The Center Square) – Legislation banning federal district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions passed the U.S. House Wednesday evening in an effort to address what Republicans call judicial overreach. Read More
Government
Colorado House passes ‘deadnaming and misgendering’ bill that threatens parental custodyThe Colorado House of Representatives passed a bill that would threaten parental rights over the use of pronouns and “deadnaming” of transgender people. The bill, called… Read More
Government
Georgia governor signs law enshrining religious freedoms, limiting government interferenceGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new bill into law to increase religious freedom protections. SB 36, nicknamed the Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act, was modeled… Read More
Government
Missouri considers mandatory Ten Commandment displays in schools amid religious revivalMissouri lawmakers are considering legislation requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in school classrooms, amid a national shift to allow more religious references in the public square. Senate Bill 594… Read More