State applicants will now use the national verification system due to compliance concerns. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ended California’s ability to use its own eligibility verification…
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Civics in Education
In a recent study, only 70% of Adults in America could list all 3 branches of government. In a democracy, the strength of self-governance depends on more than just casting a ballot. It depends on a populace that understands what government is, why it exists, and how its institutions function.
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DOJ Sues More States for Refusing to Turn Over Voter Rolls Required by Federal Law
At least a dozen states are violating the transparency required under federal election law. The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division has filed lawsuits against more states for…
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HHS Announces AI Innovation Initiative for Caregivers
Competitors will be expected to utilize artificial intelligence to help support caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities. The Department of Health and Human Services announced that…
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VA Clears Years-Long CHAMPVA Application Backlog
Department transitions to faster, more automated processing to improve access for Veteran families The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last month that it has eliminated the longstanding…
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USDA Prepares to Pause SNAP Funding to States Withholding Data
Twenty-one states have not provided certain information about SNAP recipients to the federal government and are now risking losing their federal funding. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary…
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HHS Releases Review on Medical Risks in Pediatric Gender Dysphoria Treatments
Department report outlines concerns about long-term effects of medical interventions for minors. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a peer-reviewed report examining available…
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U.S. Appellate Court Upholds Free Speech Protections for NY Pregnancy Centers
The court found that pregnancy centers have the right to share information about progesterone with women. The Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued a ruling this week…
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DHS Secretary Recommends Expansion of Travel Ban
The list of countries under a travel ban, currently at 19, could reach 30 or 32 after the attack that murdered a National Guard member. Homeland Security Secretary…
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Transportation Department Takes Action Against Commercial Trucking Schools
Approximately 44 percent of trucking schools have been found to be out of compliance with federal laws. The Department of Transportation is conducting audits of trucking schools across…
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