A loophole in California law makes it hard to prosecute threats against schools. Will lawmakers close it?
In summary After a man threatened an elementary school in her district, Assemblymember Darshana Patel wants to close a loophole in the law that makes it harder to prosecute threats…
More funding for K-12 education is important, but alone insufficient
Five key steps would ensure that education spending translates into real academic gains for Oregon students, three education experts say. (Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Two years ago, we optimistically laid…
How technology can lower barriers to employment for Californians with disabilities
Guest Commentary written by Matt Cherry Matt Cherry is the director of philanthropy for Ability Central, a nonprofit that works to expand communication access for individuals who are deaf, disabled…
A burning California landfill has made neighbors miserable for 3 years. Can lawmakers help?
In summary A smoldering reaction under the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Southern California has made its neighbors’ lives miserable for almost three years. A bill that seeks to compensate them…
For Al and Ann Simpson, biggest award was 70-year marriage
Al Simpson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on July 7, 2022. It’s the highest civilian award of the United States and has been awarded…
Towering Wyoming statesman Alan Simpson dies at 93
Alan Simpson, the towering second son of one of Wyoming’s most prominent political families known for his across-the-aisle work as a Republican U.S. Senator, spunky humor and larger-than-life personality, died…
Cataloging Trump’s war on Maine
Participants gather at Monument Square for the Jan. 18, 2025 the People’s March in Portland, Maine. (Photo by Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star) It is very clear that the Trump…
Allowing Utah’s treasurer to invest rainy day funds in crypto won’t happen this year
The Utah Legislature passed a bill to make cryptocurrency a more mainstream form of payment, but an investment provision failed. (Namthip Muanthongthae/Getty Images) This year, lawmakers pushed to make Utah…
Rep. Raúl Grijalva, environmental protection champion, dies at 77
U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva in 2019 at a town hall with U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in Tempe. (Photo by Gage Skidmore | Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 ) U.S. Congressman Raúl Grijalva…
Alabama State Board of Education approves intervention in Dallas County Schools
State Superintendent Eric Mackey speaking to reporters on March 13, 2025, at the board’s March meeting in Montgomery, Alabama. The board unanimously approved state intervention in the Dallas County School…