MADISON, Wisconsin, March 18 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: As legislative sessions across the country draw to a close, the Freedom From Religion Foundation is celebrating the defeat of several Christian Nationalist bills. In Florida, H.B. 341 and its Senate counterpart, S.B. 746, both died, ensuring that public schools will not be forced to offer bible classes. H.B. 7103, a proposal that would have permitted prayer over the loudspeaker at state-spon  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 17 -- The National Association of State Chief Information Officers issued the following news release: The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) announced that Michael Hussey, Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the State of Utah, has been elected to serve as the association's vice president. In accordance with NASCIO bylaws, when the vice president role is vacated it will be filled via election by the NASCIO Executive Committee. Denis Goul  more