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Sep 12 2023
News
Hall-Long announces run for governor
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long announced her candidacy for governor of Delaware Sept. 12. “As a nurse, mom, and proud Delawarean, I’m running for governor to make Delaware the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” said the two-term Lt. Governor in a press release. “There’s work to do to improve access to health care, create good-paying jobs, protect our rights, and strengthen our
Cape GazetteSep 12 2023
News
Woman accusing Mel Tucker of sexual harassment releases statement
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The woman accusing suspended MSU football head coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment has released a new statement through her lawyer defending why she made her claims and name public. Brenda Tracy, a university contractor, educator and rape survivor filed a complaint against Tucker with the university in December 2022. According to her complaint, USA Today wrote that
WLNSJun 29 2023
News
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions and says race cannot be a factor
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
The court’s conservative majority overturned admissions plans at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, the nation’s oldest private and public colleges,
Associated PressAug 10 2023
Opinion
How much pain could commercial real estate heap on U.S. banks and the economy? A lot.
Commercial real estate is in trouble. There are several reasons why.
First, higher interest rates put pressure on commercial real estate operators who financed their acquisitions with debt at historically high property values and low interest rates. Many of these loans mature in the next couple of years and may have to be refinanced at much higher rates potentially resulting in maturity
MarketWatchAug 29 2023
News
Hurricane Idalia headed for Fla. as N.J. braces for wind, rain later in the week
The summer is ending with not one hurricane, but two, as Idalia strengthened from a tropical storm to officially achieve hurricane status Tuesday. Hurricane Idalia will hit Florida as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, forecasters said. A major hurricane is one that packs maximum sustained winds of Category 3 or higher, at least 111 mph, according to AccuWeather. Hurricane Franklin has also
nj.comJul 26 2023
News
Teachers Sue Tennessee Over History Lesson Limits - Joe.My.God.
A teachers association in Tennessee has filed a federal lawsuit against the state education department’s restrictions on curriculum regarding race and gender in public schools. The Tennessee Education Association and five Tennessee public school educators behind the lawsuit believe the Tennessee policy that bans certain concepts from being included in curriculum, programs or supplemental
JoeMyGodJul 05 2023
News
Arkansas Teacher of the Year Regional finalists announced
The Arkansas Department of Education announced that 14 educators have been named 2024 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Regional finalists. Example video title will go here for this video LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) announced the 14 educators who have been named 2024 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Regional finalists. These educators will be recognized during an
THV11Apr 25 2023
News
Rochester Public Schools improves graduation rate in 2022 over previous year, beats state average
ROCHESTER — The four-year graduation rate for Rochester Public Schools improved in 2022 as students continued to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The district-wide graduation rate for 2022 registered at 85.9%, more than two percentage points higher than both the state average and the district's rate from 2021, according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Education
Post-BulletinSep 12 2023
News
‘I want answers’: Gov. Whitmer responds to MSU sexual misconduct investigation
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement regarding the ongoing sexual misconduct investigation at Michigan State University (MSU). MSU’s head football coach, Mel Tucker, has been suspended without pay after a USA Today report released on Sunday detailed allegations of sexual misconduct made by a woman working with the football team. The woman, a rape survivor and
WILX 10Sep 10 2023
News
Glenn Youngkin pardons Loudon County father of sexually abused student
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) announced Sunday he had pardoned a parent who was arrested during a school board meeting. Scott Smith was arrested in 2021 after he complained to the Loudoun County School Board about his daughter's rape. Her perpetrator was a boy wearing a skirt who was allowed to use the girls' restroom because of the district's transgender policy. “In Virginia, parents matter and
Washington Examiner