Would Alabama’s leaders be able to pass a civics test from 1912?
In 1912, graduating eighth graders in the U.S. had to grasp more than just facts. They needed an understanding of the republic they were about to engage with. An average exam covered subjects like grammar, geography, physiology, and the workings of civic government. For instance, students might encounter questions such as: Define the three branches […]
Watch It or Pass It?
The latest film taking us to Yuma County, currently available on Paramount+, features a unique setting: a gas station that’s out of gas, an empty motel, and an air-conditioned diner overflowing with pie. It’s the backdrop for Francis Garuppi’s directorial debut, a tightly crafted thriller that has him working with a modest budget of a […]
Trump Admin Gets Serious About Collecting Defaulted Student Loans After Borrowers Got A Pass Under Biden
The Ministry of Education (ED) announced Monday that it will begin an unwilling student loan collection effort after a five-year suspension. Senior department officials told the Daily Carener News Foundation that the aim is to remove burdens from taxpayers as unwilling collections were suspended during the March 2020 pandemic and not reopened under the Biden […]
Senate Republicans pass bill to bar children without legal status from Tennessee public schools
Protesters responded to the Senate passage of the 1982 bill challenging the US Supreme Court, finding that children in countries without permanent legal status have the right to public education. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) The Tennessee Senate voted 19-13 on Thursday in favor of a law that requires immigration or citizenship documents from more than […]
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Emmer Thinks Senate GOP Is Moving Too Slowly To Pass Trump’s Agenda
House majority Whiptom Emmer has called on the Senate to “speech the pace” by advancing President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, arguing that Republicans in Congress should move with greater urgency to enact presidential priorities. Emmer’s public criticism of the Senate timeline comes as House and Senate Republicans have yet to reach a deal on the […]
Senate GOP Achieves Key Wins, But Hard Work ‘Still Ahead’ For Lawmakers Hoping To Pass Trump’s Agenda
Senate Republicans won a major victory in the first 10 weeks of the 119th Congress, but much of Trump’s legislative agenda is still awaiting passage. The GOP Senators have confirmed 21 cabinet candidates, passed laws to support President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts, supported rollback regulations issued by former President Joe Biden, and quickly moved back […]
ROY MAYNARD: The Story Behind Bare-Knuckled Fight To Pass School Choice In Lone Star State
says Greg Abbott, Gov. of Texas He has a vote now— At 76 Texas House – Passes Universal School Choiceville, the goal of the lonely Governor Governor since Rick Perry. The Senate has already passed one. Why did it take so long to get here? It’s no surprise that Friday night lights played the role. […]
Arizona Could Pass One Of Most Glorious Bills Of All Time That Involves Golf And Beer
If this passes, I’m traveling to Arizona! Arizona is already a top-notch state when it comes to being flashy, and that’s especially true when it comes to their golf culture. There are incredible amounts of golf courses across the state, plus the weather is year-round. It already sounds like paradise and Arizona is trying to […]
Tennessee House, Senate education panels pass private-school vouchers • Tennessee Lookout
The Tennessee and Senate Education Committees passed the governor’s private school voucher program on Tuesday. By the end of the weekend, it will accelerate its first-year expenses of $455 million to the final vote. The senator voted 8-1 to send the action to the Finance Committee to be considered Wednesday. Senate majority leader Jack Johnson […]
Maricopa County Republican say transportation ballot measure fell short of vote threshold to pass
Maricopa County Republicans are asking a judge to repeal the county’s latest version of the long-running transportation sales tax, citing a lack of 60% voter approval. Originally adopted as Prop. 300 in 1985, continued as Prop. 400 in 2004, and passed as Prop. 479 in 2024, the county’s 0.5 cent transportation sales tax has been […]