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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Monday March 03, 2025 ( 5 items )  

Civil Rights Organizations Call on U.S. Department of Education to Rescind "Dear Colleague" Letter, Cite Threats to Equal Opportunity
NEW YORK, March 1 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Civil Rights Organizations Call on U.S. Department of Education to Rescind "Dear Colleague" Letter, Cite Threats to Equal Opportunity Today, a group of civil rights organizations sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education calling on the federal agency to rescind a "Dear Colleague" letter threatening to terminate federal funding to schools that engage in diversity, equity, inclusion, and   more

Grizzlies' Ja Morant fined
NEW YORK, March 2 [Category: Sports] -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Grizzlies' Ja Morant fined NEW YORK - Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been fined $25,000 for throwing the game ball into the spectator stands, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The incident occurred at the conclusion of the third quarter of Memphis' 114-113 loss to the New York Knicks at FedExForum on Feb. 28.  more

Jets expected to release Davante Adams if they can't work out trade
CANTON, Ohio, March 2 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jets expected to release Davante Adams if they can't work out trade Aaron Rodgers isn't the only big name the New York Jets' new brass will move on from in 2025. Gang Green is fielding trade calls and plans to release wide receiver Davante Adams if it cannot find a suitor, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday, per sources informed of the decision. Adams has a $38.2 millio  more

NFL news roundup: Ohio State OT Josh Simmons (knee) expected to be ready for start of 2025 season
CANTON, Ohio, March 2 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Ohio State OT Josh Simmons (knee) expected to be ready for start of 2025 season NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. * NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order OTHER NEWS * The Jets are expected to release WR Davante Adams if New York can't find a trade part  more

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined
NEW YORK, March 1 [Category: Sports] -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined NEW YORK - Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection and throwing the game ball into the spectator stands, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The incident occurred after Edwards recei  more