From the States
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Illinois cross burning to protest Trump policies puts spotlight on state’s governor
Pritzker condemned the June 10 incident on social media after reports emerged that a burning cross had been found in Chicago's Grant Park.
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Federal appeals court clears way for Ohio’s social media parental consent law to go forward
Social media, gaming and other internet app companies will now be required to verify a user’s age and get parental consent for children under 16 years old to use a platform.
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Wisconsin senator wants to reinstitute race-based scholarships via zip code
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled program violated the Equal Protection Clause in the 14th Amendment.
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Trump changes HUD focus: 'Success is no longer being measured by the number of housing units filled'
Trump’s directive criticized the Housing First model for ignoring behavioral accountability and failing to reduce homelessness. It ushers in a wave of new HUD guidelines.
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Productivity up 10% via NC treasurer's office ChatGPT pilot program
A 12-week pilot program using the software ChatGPT tried by the North Carolina treasurer’s office increased employee productivity by 10%, first-term Republican Treasurer Brad Briner said Friday. It was the first state government pilot state program in the nation
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Texas lawmakers to reevaluate river authority over lack of flood warning system
Texas state lawmakers plan to reevaluate the purpose of the Upper Guadeloupe River Authority (UGRA) after it was revealed that after nine years, no river monitoring system was implemented even though it had the funds to do so. At a state legislative hearing in Kerr
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PA Gov. Shapiro supporting violence prevention investments in Philadelphia
The program serves students in 55 locations throughout the city, helping them to grow as musicians and develop writing and recording skills.
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Trump administration releases previously held education money to CA, AZ
Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia in a coalition sued the Trump administration, calling this freeze unconstitutional, unlawful and an arbitrary decision.
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States sue Trump admin over ‘gender affirming care’ restrictions on minors
One of President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed to eliminate certain transgender medical procedures for youth under the age of 19.
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DeSantis: Florida has arrested nearly 3,000 migrants
The Highway Patrol will also create a new immigration enforcement section within the Bureau of Criminal Investigations.
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AG Bondi warns funding recipients that DEI programs are unlawful discrimination
“This Department of Justice will not stand by while recipients of federal funds engage in illegal discrimination,” said AG Bondi. “This guidance will ensure we are serving the American people and not ideological agendas.”
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Many Californians voice support for Trump's homelessness executive order
Californians are urging Newsom to acknowledge the Trump administration's EO on homelessness, believing it will help mitigate a state crisis. Newsom believes the order is focused on creating distracting headlines and settling old scores.
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New lawsuit filed by Seattle against Trump admin over anti-DEI, anti-trans executive orders
The first order limits the federal government’s recognition to 2 sexes based on male and female biology and halts federal funding used to promote gender ideology. The other executive order directs federal agencies to eliminate DEI-related positions, initiatives and funding.