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Public Education
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nbcnews.compolitics2 days ago
California ballot measure would tax billionaires at 5% to fund Medicaid
Voters collected enough signatures to place a one-time 5% tax on residents and trusts with assets above $1 billion on the November ballot. The revenue would support the state Medicaid program and public education.
Washington Examinerpolitics29 days ago
Bill Would Create National Education Effort on Long-Term Care Planning
Legislation introduced by Rep. Tom Suozzi would establish a public education program on long-term care needs and costs. The measure aims to improve awareness before retirement age.
The Japan Timesscience44 days ago
Rising Bear Encounters Prompt Review of Japan Wildlife Management
Japan is seeing an increase in bear encounters as animals emerge from hibernation. A hiker was killed by a brown bear in Shiretoko National Park last August and another fatal attack occurred in Iwate Prefecture in April. Officials and conservation groups are expanding non-lethal…
Al Jazeeraworld46 days ago
Bolivian Teachers and Activists Protest Government Reforms in La Paz
Police dispersed demonstrators in La Paz on 7 May 2026 as three separate groups rallied against government reforms in labour, education and agrarian policy. Teachers demanded a single free public education system funded by the state. The protests occurred near the presidential pa…
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Rep. Young Kim to Introduce Bill Blocking Federal Funds for Discriminatory Student Aid
Congresswoman Young Kim plans to introduce the Stop DEI Act, which would prevent schools from receiving federal funds if they discriminate based on race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin in student aid decisions. The bill responds to a proposed state constitutional amend…
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UK Revives Cold War-Era War Book to Prepare for Potential Conflict
Britain is updating its Government War Book, a Cold War-era set of documents, to enhance national resilience against modern threats. Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, head of the Armed Forces, confirmed the revival and emphasized the need for public education on risks. The…
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