electioneering
Public Education
After investigation, Missouri superintendent, school employees warned by state for promoting bond issue at work

Their conduct was “improper” and likely illegal, but this time they’re getting a formal warning. That’s the decision of the Missouri Secretary of State’s (SOS) office after it subpoenaed the… Read More

August 28, 2024
Public Education
Kentucky school district accused of illegal electioneering for opposing ballot initiative on its websites, social media

A school district in Kentucky is backtracking after opposing a constitutional amendment on November’s ballot that, if passed, could pave the way for school choice legislation in the future. The… Read More

August 13, 2024
Public Education
Missouri AG announces investigation of St. Joseph, Missouri school district over ‘disturbing’ allegations

The St. Joseph School District is actively being investigated by the Missouri attorney general over allegations first reported by The Lion. Those allegations include violations of Missouri Sunshine Law related… Read More

July 11, 2024
Public Education
Exclusive: Legal troubles mount as St. Joseph school superintendent video raises questions of illegal electioneering

Social media videos posted by the St. Joseph School District (SJSD) in Missouri raise questions about whether district employees may have illegally electioneered for the recently passed bond issue. Voters… Read More

April 9, 2024
Public Education
Watchdog files electioneering complaint against Chicago Teachers Union for using students in get-out-the-vote effort

A policy group in Illinois filed an ethics complaint with the Inspector General of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) alleging violations of school district rules by using students for an upcoming… Read More

March 18, 2024
Public Education
Superintendent at second Texas school district faces electioneering allegations after audio revealed

The superintendent for another Texas school district faces allegations of electioneering in the Republican primary, after a school reform activist released audio of the alleged incident. The Lion previously… Read More

March 1, 2024
Public Education
Legal group demands DA investigation of alleged Denton ISD election law violations

A public interest law group is demanding a district attorney investigate claims that officials at the Denton (Texas) Independent School District engaged in illegal electioneering. The Liberty Justice Center (LJC)… Read More

February 28, 2024