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Arizona Governor Promises Accountability for Voucher Program and Water Management in State of the State Address

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PHOENIX, Arizona – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs delivered her second annual state of the state address on Monday, vowing to address the accountability of the state’s school voucher program and update laws regarding groundwater use in rural areas. The Democratic governor also criticized the federal government for closing a port of entry along the Arizona-Mexico border due to an influx of immigrants, highlighting her decision to send National Guard members to assist with the situation. Hobbs’s address comes as Arizona faces a $400 million budget shortfall in the current fiscal year and an additional $450 … Read more

Minnesota Deer Farmers Challenge State Regulations in Lawsuit Over New Farm Moratorium

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota deer farmers have filed a lawsuit against the state over a moratorium on new deer farms. In the case of Minnesota Deer Farmers Association, Et Al. v. The State of Minnesota, Et Al., the plaintiffs are seeking relief from new regulations enforced by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Deer farmers breed deer for various purposes, such as selling venison, antlers, or even the deer themselves. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, there are currently 3,325 deer spread across 125 farms in the state. However, this number … Read more

Kansas Legislature Fails to Fully Fund Special Education, Ignoring State Statute

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TOPEKA, Kansas – The Kansas Legislature has come under scrutiny for its failure to fully fund special education programs, despite a state statute that requires 92% reimbursement for school districts’ extra costs. With only 69% being paid, the lawmakers seem to be ignoring their own laws when it comes to special education. The issue was highlighted by Kansas Reflector journalists Tim Carpenter and Rachel Mipro, who reported that legislative leaders, including Rep. Kristey Williams and Sen. Renee Erickson, had dismissed the idea of convening a task force to address the funding shortfall. They argued that … Read more

Fox News Host Grills Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Controversial State Law Defying Supreme Court Precedent

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AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott was confronted by Fox News host Shannon Bream on Sunday regarding a new state law that may challenge a precedent set by the U.S. Supreme Court. Abbott has been taking action to address border security as his state sees an influx of illegal migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. According to agency data, there were 3.2 million encounters with the U.S. Border Patrol in the 2023 fiscal year, which concluded in September. In an effort to deter migrants from entering Texas, Abbott has implemented measures such as using … Read more