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Education July 25, 2024

Georgia governor questions state school chief’s thinking after AP African American studies nixed

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 24, 2024 Three days after she finished a summer training course to teach…

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Health Care July 23, 2024

Harris, Once Biden’s Voice on Abortion, Would Take an Outspoken Approach to Health

This article by Stephanie Armour, Julie Appleby, and Julie Rovner first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour and Julie Appleby, KFF Health News and Julie Rovner,…

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Immigration July 21, 2024

After more than 40 years, the federal right to free education for immigrant students finds itself in the crosshairs of conservatives

by Tara Sonenshine, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Texas once had a law that allowed public schools to charge tuition for undocumented immigrant…

Justice July 21, 2024

Voting rights at risk after Supreme Court makes it harder to challenge racial gerrymandering

by Sam D. Hayes, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Two recent Supreme Court rulings on congressional redistricting will have starkly different consequences for…

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Elections July 21, 2024

If a presidential nominee drops out, what happens to states’ ballots?

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 18, 2024 This special report was written with contributions from States Newsroom’s 39…

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Transportation July 21, 2024

Lane closures on West Atlanta Street (SR 5) overnight Sunday in Cobb County

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that single lanes on West Atlanta Street (SR 5) will be closed tonight, Sunday, July 21, for resurfacing work. The lane closures will…

Education July 19, 2024

Cobb schools receive positive Cognia report

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District received high marks and six more years of accredited status from the Cognia accreditation firm after a recent comprehensive review. The review…

Transportation July 19, 2024

Lane closures on West Atlanta Street in Cobb Friday and Sunday overnight

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that single lanes on West Atlanta Street (SR 5) will be closed on Friday, July 19, and Sunday, July 21, for resurfacing work….

Education July 19, 2024

Cobb County school board approves steady millage rate

By Rebecca Gaunt The property tax millage rate set by the Cobb County School District will remain at 18.7 mills for a second year, at the recommendation of Superintendent Chris…

Climate July 18, 2024

America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat: In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave

by Sanya Carley, University of Pennsylvania and David Konisky, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Coast to coast, millions of Americans are experiencing sweltering…

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