Lisa Lerer from The New York Times outlined the aftermath of Trump’s victory for readers. Donald Trump clearly stated his intentions to the American people. He promised to use military force against his political opponents, dismiss thousands of career public servants, conduct military-style deportations of millions of immigrants, undermine the independence of the Department of … Read more
Voters in Houston have rejected a $4.4 billion bond issue aimed at renovating and upgrading schools. The vote was seen as a response to the state takeover that removed democratic control of the schools and ousted Superintendent Mike Miles. Superintendent Mike Miles expressed disappointment in the rejection of the proposed bond, calling it “unfortunate and … Read more
Californians decisively approved a $10 billion initiative on Tuesday to support construction projects for TK-12 schools and community colleges. Proposition 2, which passed with 56.8% of the vote, will be the first state bond for school construction since 2016, replenishing state funding that had been depleted. The victory of Proposition 2 comes as a relief … Read more
Nebraska voters have rejected the use of public funds to pay for private schools. The new school voucher or scholarship program was voted down, with public dollars being directed towards public schools instead. Supporters of using state tax dollars to help cover the costs of a private K-12 education argued that families dissatisfied with public … Read more
Colorado voters have rejected a proposal that would have likely protected school vouchers. The proposed Amendment 80, which aimed to enshrine school choice in the state Constitution, was defeated with 52 percent of voters opposed to it and 48 percent in support. This measure required 55 percent of the vote to be added to the … Read more
In recent years, it has become evident that states require additional funding to support children. The aid related to the pandemic has long disappeared, but its effects still linger, as seen in persistent shortages of child care and ongoing concerns regarding the behavioral and mental health of children. States are now making increasing efforts to … Read more
Students at Cal Poly Pomona have been actively engaging in voter registration efforts, with Melvyn Hernandez leading the charge outside the Bronco Student Center. Hernandez, along with volunteers from various colleges and universities in California, is working to educate fellow students on the upcoming elections and encourage them to participate in the democratic process. The … Read more
LOCKHART, Texas — Last year, Alfonso Sifuentes found himself on a bus tour organized by the chamber of commerce to explore the future of the Central Texas region south of Austin. During the tour, there was discussion about San Marcos, a suburb along Interstate 35, rejecting an expansion of Austin Community College due to concerns … Read more
BBC reports that the 2024 presidential election is the first following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, a ruling that protected the national right to abortion. The gender gap is evident in this election, with polls indicating that Kamala Harris has an edge among women while former President Donald Trump leads among … Read more
“Three Meals”: Texas Senate race tightens as voters head to the polls – CBS News Watch CBS News “CBS Morning” series “Three Meals” heads to Texas, where a close race between Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred reflects a shifting political landscape. With Election Day just a week away, Omar Villafranca speaks with voters. … Read more