Urges school districts to prohibit the use of cell phones in classrooms. The Department of Education issued a guidance to school districts last week, urging them to adopt…
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HUD Announces $1.4 Million for Young Adult Homeless Organizations
Funding goes to public housing agencies aiding adults 25 and under. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has distributed $1.3 million to twenty-one Public Housing Agencies to…
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Annual National Defense Bill Approved by the House
Speaker Johnson says, “The safety and security of the American people is our top priority.“ The House of Representatives voted along party lines this week to approve this…
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Senate Urges House to Pass Child Internet Safety Legislation
Bipartisan committee members write to the House speaker and majority leader. The Senate has urged the House to pass the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) in…
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Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Flavored E-Cig Regulations
Justices question alleged inconsistencies in the FDA approval process. The Supreme Court heard arguments this week on the regulation of flavored e-cigarettes, reviewing allegations that the Food and…
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Supreme Court Hears Tennessee Transgender Policy Case
Oral arguments address the state’s ban on transgender interventions for those under 18. The Supreme Court heard arguments this week in the case against Tennessee’s law banning transgender…
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DOJ Reaches Settlement with Maine for Disabled Children to Remain at Home
The settlement resolves allegations of disability rights violations. The state of Maine agreed to address the unnecessary separation of children with behavioral disabilities away from their homes and…
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HUD Offers $72 Million to Address Youth Homelessness
Funds rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and transitional residences. The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that 14 communities have received $72 million to implement programs addressing…
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School-Based Mental Health Services Receive $70 Million in Grants
The funding supports hiring and training over 4,000 new mental health professionals. The Department of Education has announced a $70 million investment into school-based mental health services. Distributed…
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Senator from NJ Blocks Bill to Protect Minors from AI Deepfake Porn
Senator Booker objects to the Take It Down Act. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey objected to a bipartisan bill, titled the Take It Down Act, on Wednesday,…
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