Policy & Law — Archive
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NEA Leader Endorses Classroom Activism as Conservative States Debate Divisive Concepts Laws
National Education Association President Princess Moss argues advocacy is essential to teaching, while lawmakers in Florida and New Hampshire face legal challenges over speech restrictions.
Minnesota Candidate Finds Gaps in State Fraud Law After Stress-Testing Past Scandals
Republican candidate Heidi Heino argues the new Office of the Inspector General law lacks immediate triggers for suspicious payment spikes.
Analysts Note Lack of 'Big-Impact' Midterm in Current Decade Ahead of November Vote
Historical data shows a major power shift in Congress occurs roughly once per decade; the 2020s have yet to produce such a result, making the upcoming election critical.
Lewiston Faces Youth Gun Violence Crisis Amid Refugee Community Growth
Police report 35 gun-related incidents this year, 22 involving juveniles, prompting calls for juvenile justice reforms and increased patrols.
Father Who Killed Oregon School Shooter Describes Anguish Over Unsaved Children
Kaylub Giamanco, who fatally shot a 16-year-old gunman at Silver Rail Elementary, told OPB he feels guilt for not saving all victims, as police investigate motive.
NYC Ambulance Response Times Rise 41% in Decade; Council Members Push for Real-Time Tracking
A city comptroller's report reveals a five-year streak of worsening response times, prompting bipartisan support for personalized alerts similar to transit tracking.
GAO Report Finds Pentagon AI Weapons Projects Often Miss Responsible AI Guidelines
Government Accountability Office survey reveals six of ten project officials identified operational risks, while oversight division remains critically understaffed.
Study Shows Idaho Lost 35% of OB-GYNs Since Roe Overturn, but National Data Shows Mixed Provider Trends
A New York Times report highlights Idaho's medical provider exodus, while a broader national study indicates OB-GYN numbers rose in both restrictive and permissive states.
GOP Strategist Says Acton’s Record, Not Viral Ad, Defines Ohio Governor Race
Political consultant Mehek Cooke argues that Acton’s pandemic management and personal history outweigh the controversy surrounding a recent attack ad featuring her estranged mother.
GOP Says Newsom’s Redistricting Push Could Become ‘National Embarrassment’ After Tight Poll in CA-48
A new Tarrance Group survey shows Republican Jim Desmond trailing Democrat Marni von Wilpert by just 3 points despite millions in independent spending against him.