From the States
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Report: Wisconsin truancy rates soar in past decade
The report shows truancy rates in Wisconsin public schools have more than doubled since 2012.
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Abortions, elections, education laws take effect in North Carolina Friday
The Parents’ Bill of Rights enhances public school transparency, outlines the rights and responsibilities of parents and installs guardrails on curriculum dealing with gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Census: California has lower inbound domestic immigration rate than North Dakota
50,701 Californians moved to Florida last year, while 102,442 Californians moved to Texas.
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New York farmers' group urges Hochul to reject pesticide ban
If the ban is approved, New York would join several other Northeast states, including Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode Island, that regulate the sale and use of neonicotinoids.
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Lawsuit seeks to overturn Iowa's ban on books with sexual, LGBTQ content
The law is a violation of the First Amendment, the ACLU said.
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Group files request for Wisconsin governor’s secret emails
It’s not clear why Evers’ office created his alternative email account.
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New Jersey lowers standards for teacher certification
Like many states, New Jersey faces a chronic shortage of teachers in disciplines ranging from science and math to English as a second language and special education classes.
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Naked man arrested wandering around Disneyland's It's a Small World
The man, who has not been named, was taken to the hospital as a precaution, officials said.
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Hochul blasted for rejecting retail theft task force
The move prompted sharp criticism from Republicans and Democrats, who argued that the task force is necessary to help deal with rising retail theft and organized shoplifting levels.
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Virginia school district fair includes Palestine while excluding Israel
The school district is defending the event as a “celebration of culture” and “not a curriculum tool.”
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Pennsylvania considers divesting public funds from China
Other states like Arkansas have required Chinese companies to divest of farmland within state borders.
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Large majority of voters think schools should inform parents about gender changes, poll finds
“When the government comes in and hides information from parents, it's an egregious assault on their freedoms.”
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Illinois Supreme Court considering housing restrictions for child sex offenders
Sex offender is seeking to remain in his house, even though there is a children's care center within 500 feet.