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winnipegfreepress.compolitics10 days ago
New Jersey Approves Fee on Employers With Medicaid-Covered Workers
New Jersey will charge companies with at least 50 workers on Medicaid up to $725 per person annually, expecting $145 million in revenue this year. California and several other states are considering similar measures.
pbs.orgpolitics12 days ago
Florida designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood, and antifa as terrorist organizations under new state law
State officials announced the designations Wednesday under a recently enacted anti-terrorism statute. The action also flags more than 90 federally listed foreign terrorist organizations and imposes new restrictions on public support for designated groups.
ABC Newsworld16 days ago
Texas Board Approves Scripture Reading List for Public Schools
The Republican-controlled State Board of Education voted 9-5-1 to require scripture passages in every public school reading list. The mandate covers 5.5 million students and begins with elementary grades in the 2030-31 school year.
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nbcnews.comworld18 days ago
Texas Board to Vote on Required Bible Stories for Public Schools
The Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Education is scheduled to decide Friday on a plan that would require Bible stories for more than 5 million public school students. The proposal would take effect in 2030 if approved.
yahoo.comworld18 days ago
Texas Board to Vote on Bible Stories as Required Reading for 5.5 Million Students
The Texas State Board of Education is scheduled to vote Friday on a proposal that would add Bible stories to required reading lists for public school students. The measure would take effect in 2030 if approved.
New York Postpolitics34 days ago
South Carolina Posts Largest Child Well-Being Gains Since 2019 but Deep South Still Ranks Near Bottom
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 Kids Count study shows South Carolina posted the largest improvement in child well-being among states. Eight of the 15 states that improved were in the South.
foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.comworld41 days ago
Texas Introduces Language Requirement for Driver's License Applicants
Texas officials announced a new requirement that driver's license applicants must demonstrate English proficiency. The measure aims to improve road safety across the state.
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foxnews.comworld43 days ago
Maryland Requires Teachers to Assist with Potty Training in Four Largest Districts
Four Maryland school districts now require teachers to help children up to age 5 with toileting. The change follows a state policy adopted as pre-K enrollment has increased.
westernjournal.comai46 days ago
Ohio Ends Data Center Tax Break Over Rising Costs
Ohio has paused a sales tax exemption for new data centers after actual use far exceeded earlier estimates. The pause allows time for a legislative committee to review the program's impact.
rediff.compolitics52 days ago
California Governor Urges Drivers to Avoid Chevron Stations Over Gas Prices
The governor's office posted advice on social media directing drivers to unbranded stations for Memorial Day weekend travel. Chevron has placed signs at its stations attributing high prices to state climate policies.
flipboard.comworld53 days ago
Planned Parenthood Offers Abortion Medication in Advance in Washington and Hawaii
Planned Parenthood clinics in Washington state and Hawaii began offering mifepristone and misoprostol for future use on May 21, 2026. Patients can obtain the medication in person or through telehealth at 16 health centers in the two states.
prnewswire.comscience55 days ago
Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill Creating Drug Cost Advisory Panel
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have created an advisory panel to lower prescription drug costs. The panel would have used Medicare benchmarks and set upper payment limits.
foxbusiness.combusiness56 days ago
Maryland Board Sets $274 Monthly Cap on Ozempic for State Purchases
The Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board voted to cap the price of Ozempic at $274 per 30-day supply for state and local government purchases starting January 2027. The limit is expected to save $5.8 million annually and follows a similar action taken by the board in re…
hrw.orgscience56 days ago
Texas Children's Hospital to Open Detransition Clinic Under Settlement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a settlement with Texas Children's Hospital requiring the facility to establish a clinic for patients who detransition. The agreement marks the first such clinic in the United States and follows the state's existing restrictions on gender…