WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Complaint Sparks U.S. Department of Education Title IX Investigation into North Carolina School District * On May 13, 2026, America First Legal (AFL) filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging that policies enacted by Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) in Concord, North Carolina,   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 1 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * It is hard to realize that it is now June. The year is flying by, and we are fast upon the season of graduations and transition from grade to grade and school to school. These are joyful times and also can be stressful for many. It is important to remind one another that change is in many ways a constant and energizing part of each of our life's journeys.   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 3 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * La. school system heeds FFRF call to ban the Gideons The Freedom From Religion Foundation has successfully advised a Louisiana school district to bar a religious organization from handing out bibles to its students. A concerned family member informed the state/church watchdog that on Sept. 26 of last year, Herndon Magnet School (located in Belcher, La.) permitted Gideons International   more

WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Complaint Sparks U.S. Department of Education Title IX Investigation into North Carolina School District * On May 13, 2026, America First Legal (AFL) filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging that policies enacted by Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) in Concord, North Carolina,   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 3 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Amicus Brief Led by Michael Grygiel Urges Supreme Court to Protect Student Political Speech Michael Grygiel, partner and chair of the firm's First Amendment and Media Practice, served as counsel of record for an amicus brief filed by the Cornell Law School First Amendment Clinic in D.A. v. Tri County Area Schools, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court addressing student free speech rights. The case invol  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Cultural organizations press congressional decisionmakers to fund library, museum services as appropriators determine FY 2027 federal spending Today, 10 cultural organizations, including the American Library Association (ALA), called on Congress to expand federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in its fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Releases Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Southwest Florida Residents * NAPLES, Fla. - With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially beginning today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a comprehensive hurricane preparedness guide to help Southwest Florida residents navigate the months ahead. This resource equips the community with critical safety tools, which include local evacua  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 3 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 2, 2026: * * * Cheat Sheet for Oregon and Washington Employers: 15+ New Workplace Laws Taking Effect in June 2026 and Beyond Oregon and Washington each have a wave of new state workplace laws taking effect this month and throughout the next year. This Insight rounds up key legislation that employers in the Pacific Northwest need to know. * * * Oregon Effective June 5, 2026 * Immigration-Related E  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 2 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Takes Action on Bills * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis took action on bills, signing the following bills into law administratively. * SB26-002 \- Energy Affordability, sponsored by Senators Cathy Kipp and Tony Exum, and Representatives Jenny Willford and Elizabeth Velasco * SB26-103 \- At-Risk Public School Program & Public School Accountability, sponsored by Senators Chris  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: At Reedley College, Sen. Schiff Attends FAME Apprenticeship Program Signing Day, Highlights Delivering Over $2 Million in Federal Funding * Reedley, CA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) attended a Signing Day ceremony for the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program at Reedley College, where he met students participating in the program -a 2-y  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on June 2, 2026: * * * Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Jobs: Shapiro Administration Awards $4.3 Million in Grants to 54 Pennsylvania Schools Offering Career and Technical Education Programs Since 2023, the Shapiro Administration has increased funding in Career and Technical Education by $65 million - nearly 50 percent. As a result, 3,000 additional students have enrolled in CTE cl  more

STORRS, Connecticut, June 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * WISHfest 2026 Brings Innovation and Inclusion to UConn Waterbury * On a day filled with hands-on discovery, community connection, and big ideas, UConn Waterbury welcomed almost 1,500 attendees to WISHfest 2026, the fourth annual celebration of innovation, sustainability, and health. This year's festival brought together students, families, educators, community partners, staff, and volunteers to expl  more