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House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers
‘Giving parents the ability to choose the best education for their child makes the (American Dream) possible.’
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Tennessee opens Session on school vouchers and Donald Trump immigration push, as protests seek gun control
Gov. Bill Lee wants to join a federal program that deputizes local law enforcement for duties that are typically performed by ICE agents.
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Lots of new faces and maybe a more conservative tilt as South Carolina Legislature starts Session
Republicans now hold supermajorities both the House and Senate.
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After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing Roy Cooper focuses on wins
‘I’m going to think about how I can best contribute to the things that I care about.’
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Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes North Carolina’s Republican-led private school voucher bill
Cooper says North Carolina’s voucher program has the least accountability in the country.
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Court won’t allow public money to be spent on private schools in South Carolina
Allowing parents to spend public money on private schools has been a two-decade effort that ran through three governors, four House speakers and five education superintendents.
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At least 10 North Carolina school systems call on Legislature to abandon private voucher program
More than 8 of every 10 North Carolina students attend public school.
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Despite revenue downgrade, North Carolina anticipates nearly $1B more in cash
‘Fortunately, this adjustment is a one-time event,’ a state budget office memo said, adding that ‘despite this downward revision, the economic outlook for North Carolina remains unchanged, with no effect on the state’s long-term growth.’
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2024 South Carolina General Assembly Session may be remembered for what didn’t happen
All 170 General Assembly members are up for election, so bills could face a much different legislative environment in 2025.
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$6,500 school vouchers coming to Georgia as bill gets final passage and Governor’s signature
Spending would be limited to 1% of the $14.1 billion that Georgia spends on its K-12 school funding formula, or $141 million.