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By: Eric Tegethoff, Northern Rockies News Service Idaho students still have not caught up to pre-pandemic levels in education, according to a new report. The third annual Education Recovery Scorecard finds Idaho students are half a grade level behind 2019 marks in math, and 60% behind in reading. One of the biggest issues in the state is chronic absenteeism. Professor Tom Kane - lead author of the study and faculty director […]
By: Terri Dee, Indiana News Service The incidence of drug overdose is decreasing in Indiana and one reason could be the efforts of an organization offering free training to anyone willing to help someone struggling with addiction. Indianapolis-based Overdose Lifeline works to address the basic needs of families, individuals and communities, showing them how to administer the overdose reversal drug naloxone, or Narcan. Justin Phillips, founder and CEO of the Overdose Lifeline, […]
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle Overwhelming opposition from county officials has likely killed a Republican bill that could shift authority over large-scale utility infrastructure projects from local governments to the state. Weeks of recent statehouse discourse around the legislation continued a larger, yearslong fight between local and state officials to decide the reach — and limits — of Indiana’s “home rule” gold standard. And contention over House Bill 1628 seems […]
by Tess Vrbin, Arkansas Advocate A proposal to abolish the boards that oversee public libraries and educational public television programs in Arkansas passed the state Senate on Monday and will go to the House next. Twenty-three Republican senators voted to approve Senate Bill 184, which would transfer the powers and authorities of the Arkansas State Library Board and the Arkansas Educational Television Commission to the state Department of Education. The […]
By: Chrystal Blair, Missouri News Service If some Missouri lawmakers have their way, cellphone use in schools will be restricted. Supporters of the proposal argued student "phone addiction" is a major concern, distracting kids from academics. Bipartisan measures range from requiring phones to be out of sight during class to full bans. Rep. Kathy Steinhoff, D-Columbia, is a sponsor of the legislation. She said districts would be allowed to create their own […]
By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune "Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlines sweeping conservative agenda with list of top 25 legislative priorities" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping list of his top 25 legislative priorities, including proposals to cut […]
by Megan Henry, Ohio Journal Capital Ohio Auditor Keith Faber is running for Ohio Attorney General. Faber, a 59-year-old Republican, is the first candidate to throw his hat in the ring for the state’s top law enforcement officer. Ohio Attorney General will be on the November 2026 ballot, along with many other state offices. “I’ve loved being state auditor,” Faber said in a video announcement posted Monday morning. “You’re catching […]
By Stephen Simpson and Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune "Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rate against the disease has fallen" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. At least four cases of measles, including two involving school-aged children, have been reported in Texas in less […]
