Government
Gas prices, mortgage rates hit new lows; ‘best yet to come,’ says White HouseThe average cost of gas has dropped to $2.79 per gallon nationwide – the lowest price in nearly five years – with 43 states offering gas for less than $3 per gallon, the White House announced Monday. “Start… Read More
Government
Federal agencies weigh rules for new school choice tax credit as comments still incomingFederal officials are weighing everything from accreditation requirements to accountability standards for private schools as they draft rules for a new federal school choice tax credit. Although the public comment… Read More
Opinion
Mississippi looks to reform, establish education freedom(The Daily Signal) – Mississippi has long lagged behind other red states in empowering families with education freedom. But that might soon change. While other states embraced policies, enabling families… Read More
Government
After trust collapse, US adjusts childhood vaccine scheduleU.S. children may get fewer vaccine doses thanks to a new federal vaccine schedule reducing the number of recommended vaccines. The changes, directed by a presidential memorandum, updated the childhood immunization schedule to better align with other developed nations, a statement by the Department… Read More
Public Education
Americans strongly support school choice, back closing Education Department, poll findsSchool choice continues growing in popularity with Americans, and support for closing the Department of Education rises significantly once people have all the facts, a new poll finds. Research conducted for the nonprofit “yes. every kid. foundation.” found more than half… Read More
Courts
Missouri parents join legal fight aiming to defend state’s school choice program from teachers’ unionSeveral Missouri families are entering the legal fray to defend Missouri’s school choice program, MOScholars, after a teachers’ union sued over the state’s allocation of $51 million to it. The… Read More
Culture
Parents feel the pinch on back-to-school costs soar, survey findsA new survey by a consumer finance company shows parents face mounting financial strain during the back‑to‑school season over education costs, from K-12 to higher education. The company conducted a… Read More
Culture
At tribute to another first lady, Melania Trump calls families ‘foundation of a healthy society’(The Daily Signal) – First lady Melania Trump elevated the important role that families and the home play within society at the unveiling of former first lady Barbara Bush’s U.S. Read More
Government
Pennsylvania Republican legislators introduce pro-family sales tax exemptions(The Center Square) – Legislators are considering another avenue to reduce the financial burden on Pennsylvania families. Rep. Joe Hogan, R-Penndel, recently announced a package of bills that would exempt… Read More
Culture
Poll: Inflation, immigration, economy are top concerns of voters(The Center Square) – Likely voters across the country continue to be most concerned about inflation, the economy and illegal immigration. This fresh data comes even as experts say inflation is… Read More
Culture
Too old to trick-or-treat? Some towns can throw teens in jail, but laws not enforced(The Center Square) – Some jurisdictions in Illinois ban trick-or-treaters over the age of 12. In 2008, in the city of Belleville in southern Illinois, the city council passed an… Read More