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Apr 11 2024
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Idaho Bans Compelled Use of Pronouns in Schools, Government Entities
Gov. Brad Little signed the bill on Monday and the new law takes effect on July 1. Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill into law on Monday banning government entities and schools from compelling staff and students to use pronouns for individuals that do not correspond with their biological sex. Under the legislation, government employees “shall not be subject to adverse employment action” if
The Epoch TimesApr 03 2024
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Jim Fossel: Maine must resist attacks on local control
One of the fundamental bedrocks of Maine government has always been local control. It’s most recognizable in the form of the traditional town meeting – here, as in the rest of northern New England, it’s still a form of government, not just a general term for a public forum. It’s as close as we come anywhere in this country to pure democracy. Far closer than the more common citizen initiative
Portland Press HeraldApr 10 2024
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Godzilla x Kong x Memphis: How a local filmmaker contributed to monster success
The title of the new movie "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" renders a clash of titans as a monstrous mathematical equation. The previous entry in the so-called "Monsterverse" series was "Godzilla vs Kong." In replacing the traditional "vs." with the mysterious "x," the mathematical symbol for multiplication, the current film promises an exponential expansion of monster mayhem. In fact, before
The Commercial AppealApr 16 2024
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Vandalia schools sue city government for millions; sides spar in public comments
Apr. 16—The Vandalia-Butler School District is suing the city of Vandalia for what the school system alleges are "breaches of revenue sharing related to tax-abated properties." The district contends that the city owes the school system in excess of $10 million, its lawsuit filing said. The suit was filed a few days after the city says it paid the district more than $1 million in the dispute.
Yahoo NewsApr 20 2024
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Marshall PD officer Murdoch honored after quick actions in local 16-year-old's abduction
MARSHALL - Marshall Police Chief Mike Boone recognized one of his officers April 15 for his actions after a 16-year-old Madison girl was reported missing last month. Officer Tori Murdoch was recognized by Boone during his report to the Marshall Town Board April 15 at Town Hall. According to Boone, on March 22, a 16-year-old girl was reported missing after leaving Madison High School, and had
Asheville Citizen-TimesApr 15 2024
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Johnny Depp looking at buying $4m castle in Turin, Italy — worrying local officials
Johnny Depp is looking at buying a $4m historic castle in Montalto Dora, Italy, according to local reports. Depp, 60, has largely been living and making movies in Europe since his 2022 defmation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard. While directing a biopic about artist Amedeo Modigliani, Depp toured the ancient fortress perched on the hills of Mount Crovero in Turin, according to newspaper Corriere
New York Post (News)Apr 10 2024
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The government was supposed to simplify the FAFSA. Instead, they created a glitchy fiasco.
This year, the Department of Education unveiled an updated, streamlined version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The financial aid application is used by millions of American students and is required for anyone seeking federal student loans or grants, as well as institutional financial aid at most colleges. Good idea, right? Well, not exactly. Instead of making the
ReasonApr 17 2024
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Three local businesses are breathing new life into Ypsi’s beloved Go! Ice Cream building
Downtown Ypsilanti faced a tough blow from the COVID-19 pandemic, yet the city is continuing to make a comeback with a diverse array of new businesses opening up in the area regularly. One major community loss for Ypsilanti, however, happened in October 2023 when Go! Ice Cream owner Rob Hess announced he would close his beloved shop after 10 years, and had accrued over $100,000 in debt trying
Detroit Metro TimesApr 05 2024
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Nonprofit conference led by local experts set for April 19
This high-energy, capacity-building conference for nonprofit leaders across Nebraska is organized by Kelley Peterson, founder of Pen & Pug, faculty lecturer of Strategic Writing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and former chief creative officer at KidGlov. Nonprofit executive directors, volunteer coordinators, communications specialists, board members, and fundraisers are all welcome
Lincoln Journal Star