Senate health committee leaders raise concerns about CDC upheaval
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan leader in the U.S. Senate committee addressing health policy has raised concerns about the future of key public health agencies, especially following the firing of the CDC director by President Donald Trump, which prompted several resignations among high-ranking officials. Senator Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican and chairman of the Health, Education, […]
As Trump Gains Ground, Elite Academics Raise Concerns
Philosophy Professor Shares Stark Perspective on Academia’s Future Jennifer M. Morton, a philosophy professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is releasing a foreboding perspective on the future of academia. Her views hint at an environment influenced by politically aligned educators that may stifle critical thought and diversity. In an Op-Ed for The New York Times, […]
ALSBOE examines the implementation and oversight of RAISE Act funding
Alabama’s New Education Funding Model Alabama is implementing the Raise Act this year to enhance its established foundation program for K-12 education funding. This new approach employs weighted formulas that relate to different categories, including poverty, special education, English learners, talent, and charter school enrollment, to allocate funds according to specific student needs. Funding for […]
Speaker Ledbetter: The RAISE Act benefits students, teachers, and school systems
Funding Public Schools in Alabama Alabama’s public schools rely on three primary sources for funding. Approximately 10% comes from federal programs like Title I and School Nutrition Programs, aimed largely at supporting students from low-income families. Next up is local funding. Local property taxes contribute between 21% and 34% of education expenses, meaning roughly a […]
Lawmakers raise concerns about missing details on private-school voucher students in Tennessee
Tennessee House Republicans are urging Congress to require the Department of Education to share more information about applicants for private school vouchers. This information is seen as essential for effectively evaluating the new program. Currently, parents seeking financial assistance aren’t obligated to disclose their children’s previous school backgrounds. In fact, the state isn’t providing this […]
Amid LA protests, senators raise questions about safety at Olympics, World Cup
Sen. James Lankford, an Oklahoma Republican, will speak to reporters on February 6, 2024 (Photo: Jennifer Shutt/State Newsroom) WASHINGTON – A committee of the Senate Hometown and Government Affairs Committee looked into witnesses on Tuesday on how the federal government can ensure public safety at major international sporting events such as the Olympics and the […]
State GOP Lawmakers Move To Slice Taxes While Dems Raise Theirs
State Republican lawmakers across the country have introduced and codified laws to cut taxes and facilitate government spending. Since the November election, state Republicans have established reforms that cut income taxes, ease property taxes, and save taxpayers money. In contrast, some blue state Democrats are moving forward with laws that increase property taxes and fees […]
California lawmakers may give inmate firefighters a raise
Firefighters who are housed in California county jails and state prisons earn wages of up to $19 under laws considered by state lawmakers. Congressional Bill 247 It will increase the hourly wages of prison prisoners assigned to work in active fire scenes. “They put themselves on the forefront,” Congress member Isaac G. Bryan (D-Los Angeles), […]
Mayor Karen Bass’ deleted text messages raise eyebrows and questions
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Critics of Mayor Karen Bass form committee to raise money for recall bid
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has set up a fundraiser to pursue a recall campaign against her, according to documents filed with the city’s ethics committee on Monday. The documents were originally submitted to the state last week. The filing comes close to two months after Wildfire destroyed the belt in LA’s Pacific Palisades district, […]