Government
Kentucky lawmakers override Beshear veto to join federal school choice programRepublican lawmakers in Kentucky overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto Tuesday, effectively opting the state into the new federal school choice tax credit program. Kansas lawmakers … Read More
Kansas
Kansas Senate votes overwhelmingly to put assessment limit amendment on the ballot(The Sentinel) — The Kansas Senate voted overwhelmingly to move forward with a proposed constitutional assessment limit that would restrict taxable assessed valuation increases on real estate… Read More
Kansas
Kansas Democrats predict ‘worse outcomes’ with school choice – but is that true?A Kansas Democrat leader claims school choice is “extremist,” leads to “worse academic outcomes” and only benefits the rich. But are any of those claims true? Not according to… Read More
Missouri
More than 40 conservative groups unite to support governor’s fight to end Missouri income taxMissouri lawmakers are reviewing a proposal to modernize the state’s tax system for the first time in nearly a century – and conservatives can’t wait. A… Read More
Public Education
WV lawmaker stands up for school choice, says parents are leaving system that fails studentsOne West Virginia lawmaker isn’t afraid to say it in black and white: “Parents are leaving the public school system because the system failed them and their children.” Delegate Kathie… Read More
Government
Tennessee governor wants more than 20,000 private school scholarships after demand far exceeds supplyTennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he will ask lawmakers to expand the state’s new private school scholarship program next year. Lee told reporters in Nashville on Friday that he wants… Read More
Government
Overrides: History says chances higher on school choice than freedom to carry (The Center Square) – Establishing a tax credit program of up to $1,700 in 2027 for North Carolina school children has a historical pathway to overcoming gubernatorial veto, according to… Read More
Government
Louisiana Legislature budget plan nixes school choice expansionThousands of Louisiana students will have to wait for school choice scholarships if the state Legislature’s budget becomes law. The $49 billion spending plan, which passed by a wide margin… Read More
Government
Colorado committee finds strong scientific opposition to transgender death certificate designations, penaltiesShould people who ‘misgender’ someone on their death certificate face jail time and fines? A plan to do that received robust opposition from experts and one state legislator during… Read More
School Choice
Texas Gov. declares school choice a ‘must pass’ measure for Legislature in the next 30 days(The Heartlander) — Gov. Greg Abbott declared school choice an emergency item that “MUST be passed this session ,” giving the Texas Legislature 30 days to… Read More
Crime
States cracking down on crime in trend that swept Trump into office(The Heartlander) — States from California to Maryland are getting tough on crime, reversing a trend of soft-sentencing and other lenient policies that saw an increase in drugs, shoplifting and… Read More
Kansas
Bipartisan claim: Governor Kelly circumvented legislature with secret offer to KC Chiefs(The Sentinel) — In an era of political dissension, two Kansas House members, one Democrat and one Republican, have joined forces in criticizing Governor Laura Kelly’s apparent attempt at an… Read More
Public Education
NC Legislature empties school choice waitlist as it overrides Democrat governor’s vetoAnother 54,000 students will join North Carolina’s school choice program after the state Legislature overrode Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto this week on funding for it. The Republicans used their… Read More
Government
Alaska Democrat voted against parental rights bill while taking tens of thousands from anti-parent orgs(The Daily Signal) – A member of Congress from Alaska voted against a bill allowing parents to access the curriculum at their children’s school while accepting… Read More
Government
New York county legislature approves ban on transgender athletes(The Center Square) — A New York county legislature has approved a ban on transgender girls and women from competing in county sporting teams that don’t align with their gender… Read More
Kansas City
‘Border war’ back with a vengeance, as Kansas moves to lure Chiefs, Royals across Missouri lineThe Missouri-Kansas border war is back on, maybe bigger than ever, with the Kansas Legislature’s decision Tuesday to offer tax incentives to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and… Read More
Kansas City
As Kansas lawmakers push STAR bonds in attempt to lure Chiefs and Royals, opponents are pushing backWhile some Kansas legislators say they’ll use their upcoming special session to push a bill meant to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and… Read More
Culture
Washington to conduct $500K statewide ‘LGBTQ’ survey(The Center Square) – Washington state is gearing up for Pride Month and, in doing so, plans to conduct an LGBTQ survey for the first time. The state’s LGBTQ Commission,… Read More
Government
Gov. Abbott: School choice wins in Tuesday’s GOP primary runoffs in Texas(The Center Square) – The Texas state legislature now has enough votes to pass school choice initiatives after Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff election, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday night. “The… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Missouri Chamber criticizes, City of St. Louis praises inaction of General Assembly(The Center Square) – The state’s largest business advocate criticized the Missouri legislature for failing to advance its priorities during the 2024 session while the state’s second-largest city praised inaction. Read More