WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on April 18, 2024: Today marks the start of the Washington State Republican Party's convention where, for the first time, the Party will endorse a candidate in the primary for governor. This weekend will highlight the messy primary between former U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert and far-right former school board member Semi Bird. Despite his increased name recognition, fundraising advantage, and serving seven   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: In an amicus brief filed today, the Freedom From Religion Foundation and the Secular Coalition for Arizona are asking a federal district court to dismiss a case that a religion-spouting board member has brought against her school board in Arizona. The case arises from last May, when FFRF and Secular Coalition for Arizona requested Peoria (Ariz.) Unified School Dist  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $14,730,190 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid. "Hurricane Laura ripped through southwest Louisiana, and Hurricane Ida struck southeast. This $14.7 million will help Louisianians in Calcasieu and Lafourche Parishes rebuild their communities," said Kennedy. The FEMA a  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 19 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Dotres has been named the 2024 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Superintendent of the Year. The announcement was made during MSA's National Conference held today in New York City. This annual award recognizes the important work of leadership within school districts to keep magnets a priority in the portfolio of sch  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 19 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 18, 2024: On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed an Elections Policy Omnibus bill (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF4729&version=latest&session=ls93&session_year=2024&session_number=0) that adds costly burdens to local governments, reduces community representation in local elections, and fails to deliver integrity and transparency to Minnesota's elections. "Democrat, s  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 19 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Commissioner Mike Morath on April 18, 2024: * * * Subject: Highest Ranking Graduate Category: Tuition Waiver Next Steps: Share with principal and/or lead counselor In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), Sec.54.301, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides an opportunity for each public and accredited non-public high school in Texas to identify a student to award a "Highest Ranking Graduate" cer  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The 2025 selection committee is already hard at work on choosing the longlist for the prestigious Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. The 2025 committee includes the following experts who work closely with adult readers: * Allison Escoto (chair), Head Librarian and Director of Reading Programs, The Center for Fiction, Brooklyn, NY * Barbara Bibel, Reference Librarian  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed the following bipartisan bills into law during a ceremony in the Governor's Office. * HB24-1389 - School Funding 2023-24 for New Arrival Students, sponsored by Representatives Emily Sirota and Rick Taggart, and Senators Rachel Zenzinger and Barbara Kirkmeyer. - "This bipartisan law helps ensure school districts receive the funding they need to educate s  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The House Education Committee today passed two bipartisan bills aimed at supporting Colorado students. HB24-1448, sponsored by Speaker Julie McCluskie and Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon, would update Colorado's outdated and inequitable school finance formula by increasing funding for rural schools and at-risk, special education, and English Language Learner students. SB24-1  more

BERLIN, New Hampshire, April 19 -- The Community College System of New Hampshire issued the following news release: The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Cate, of Campton, New Hampshire, as President of Lakes Region Community College in Laconia, and Sarmad Saman of Marlborough, Massachusetts, as President of White Mountains Community College with campuses in Berlin and Littleton. "One of the unique strengths of community college  more

DAYTON, Ohio, April 19 -- Dayton Public Schools issued the following news release: The Dayton Public School District is excited to announce that there will no longer be a four-quadrant transportation system for the 2024-2025 school year. Instead, the District will be utilizing north and south transportation zones, which will greatly expand the number of schools where students are eligible for District transportation. Under the current system, there are four quadrants. In order to receive yello  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- Democrats for Education Reform issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: * * * New Data Reveals Shift in Parental Priorities Towards Quality Education, Democrats Must Emphasize Outcomes in Education Policy Agenda * * * Today, Democrats for Education Reform partner Education Reform Now Advocacy released results from an extensive study in collaboration with Impact Research and BSP Research. Seeking to better understand voter sentiment ahead of the 20  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on April 18, 2024: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Michele A. Harmala, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Educator Excellence, Career Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law SUBJECT: 2024 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Public Reporting of Data Fe  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 19 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: The Department of Music at WKU will induct alumna, Dr. Sheila Johnson ('77), and Professor Emerita, Dr. Mitzi Groom, to its Wall of Fame. The Wall of Fame is the Department of Music's way of recognizing WKU alumni and former faculty members who have distinguished themselves in their music careers. The wall is located on the third floor of the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Dr. Sheila L. Johnson received  more