Kansas, Taxes
Legislature passes less expensive tax plan; Kelly vows another veto(The Sentinel) — The Kansas House and Senate came together late Tuesday night to pass SB 37 with slightly higher tax rates that reduce the cost by $124 million over… Read More
Government
Kentucky Legislature advances pro-school choice constitutional amendmentThe Kentucky House voted in favor of a pro-school choice measure that would give voters a chance to amend the state constitution. The House voted 65-32 on… Read More
Government
Tennessee Legislature to begin ESA bill committee discussions(The Center Square) – Several versions of Tennessee’s universal education savings account bill will be heard in committee for the first time this week. House Bill… Read More
Government
Report: Florida is nationwide model for educational freedom and choice(The Center Square) – The Florida legislature was among several nationwide this year that expanded its school choice programs. One of its scholarship programs is the first of its kind… Read More
Government
Tennessee lawmaker preparing for statewide K-12 ESA bill(The Center Square) – The Tennessee Legislature will hear a proposal to create a statewide educational savings program in the upcoming session, Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, confirmed to The Center… Read More
Government
Third special session to address school choice, border security in Texas begins Monday(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called a third special legislative session to begin Monday to address school choice, border security and other initiatives. “I am bringing the… Read More
Public Education
Marxist teacher chose by select Democrat committee insiders for seat for Colorado General AssemblyTim Hernández, the teachers’ union activist in Colorado who advocated for an anti-capitalist plank, was picked to fill a vacancy in the Colorado Legislature. Hernández, who is an avowed Marxist,… Read More
Homeschools
Kansas legislators encourage homeschoolers’ participation: ‘You know your child best’Four legislators from the Kansas House and Senate urged homeschool families to get more involved in the state’s educational policies, even inviting them to testify at legislative committees. “Legislation… Read More
Public Education
Kansas district used $4 million extra at-risk state aid to boost SPED cash reserves(The Sentinel) – The Kansas Legislature provides over $500 million of at-risk funding to deliver services to students at risk of academic failure.[i] According to a 2019 state audit,… Read More
Kansas, Taxes
KS Governor Laura Kelly vetoes tax relief worth $244 million; legislature not around to override(The Sentinel) — As if taking away $1.4 billion in tax relief from Kansans wasn’t bad enough, Governor Laura Kelly Friday vetoed Senate Bill 8 (SB 8), which… Read More
School Choice
Gov. Abbott to call special sessions if legislature doesn’t pass school choice bill(The Center Square) – With less two weeks left in the regular legislative session and ahead of a scheduled House committee vote on a watered down school choice bill, Gov. Read More
Abortion, Missouri Legislature
Speaker: Abortion rights will return to Missouri as ballot reform stalls in Senate(The Center Square) – The GOP’s leading House lawmaker warned that the state would see abortion rights restored if the Senate didn’t take action on changing the Constitution. Missouri House… Read More
Missouri Legislature
Legislature asks Missouri voters to increase amendment threshold to 57%(The Center Square) – Missouri voters will choose whether to make it more difficult to vote on changes to the state Constitution during the 2024 general election, or perhaps earlier… Read More
Education, Kansas
Kansas House sends school choice reform bill to governor’s desk(The Heartlander) — The Kansas House narrowly approved a bill to create scholarship accounts for students who want to find alternatives to the failing public education system. “The fact that… Read More
Education, Kansas
Civic learning survey shows room for improvement in Kansas(The Sentinel) — March 6-10 was National Civic Learning Week. But a 50-state survey of curriculum and legislative initiatives shows Kansas lagging behind in dedication to teaching civics, defined by … Read More
Illinois
GOP lawmakers urge for policies to address Illinois’ increased energy costs(The Center Square) – Energy prices in Illinois are increasing and Republican lawmakers are blaming the governor's energy policies. This week, Ameren Illinois said its costs… Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri parents are asking what schools, mayor knew about drag performances attended by middle schoolersPublic officials in Columbia, Missouri are on the spot to explain themselves after exposing school children to drag performances under the guise of a diversity celebration for Martin Luther King… Read More
Missouri Legislature
‘Tired of seeing us bicker’: Missouri’s elected leaders hope divisiveness is over(The Center Square) – Missourians are tired of divisiveness and bickering amongst elected leaders and want progress, according to leaders from both parties. Following Republican Gov. Mike Parson’s … Read More
Illinois
Legislation giving mandatory paid leave to all Illinois employees ready for governor(The Center Square) – A bill headed to the governor’s desk that gives paid leave to all Illinois workers is being criticized for hurting small businesses around the state. Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri ‘school choice’ bills to watch when legislative session starts Wednesday(Kansas City Beacon) – Once again, elementary and secondary education are commanding a lot of attention in the Missouri legislature. And a major focus is throwing state support behind families… Read More