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Critical Analysis Reveals States’ Insufficient Efforts to Improve Teacher Preparation for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction

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Denver, Colorado – As states across the country pass new laws to reform reading instruction, there are concerns about whether these changes will actually lead to improved student outcomes. According to a recent analysis by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), many states are not doing enough to prepare and train teachers in evidence-based methods, which could hinder their ability to effectively teach literacy to students. The NCTQ report argues that more than half of the states have not provided specific enough guidance for teacher-preparation programs, nor have they adequately evaluated these programs or … Read more

Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Faces Federal Mortgage Trial for Allegedly Lying on Applications

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Greenbelt, Maryland – Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s federal mortgage trial is set to begin on Tuesday with jury selection. Mosby is facing accusations of lying on mortgage applications for two vacation homes in Florida to obtain a lower interest rate. The trial will commence with opening statements on Thursday, January 18. This comes after Mosby was found guilty of perjury in a separate case last November. Earlier this month, a judge made some important decisions regarding the upcoming mortgage fraud trial. Mosby’s defense argued that the banks did not alter the loan … Read more

New Laws in Multiple States Aim to Strengthen Corporate Regulations and Protect Shareholders

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Colorado – Senate Bill 22-034, effective February 1, 2023, introduced new measures to counteract fraudulent business documents filed with the Colorado Secretary of State. The bill amended the Corporations and Associations Act to address this issue. Additionally, Senate Bill 23-1297, effective August 7, 2023, stated that corporations in Colorado cannot issue a scrip in bearer form without surrendering enough scrip to equal a full share. Delaware – Senate Bill 110, effective August 1, 2023, amended Delaware’s corporation and LLC laws by increasing the courthouse municipality fee from $20 to $40. Another bill, Senate Bill 112, … Read more

New Report Ranks States on Gun Control Laws: California Tops the List, Arkansas Ranked Last

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Several new laws tightening gun restrictions will take effect in 2024, and a recent report sheds light on how each state in the United States ranks in terms of gun control. Everytown for Gun Safety, an advocacy group, analyzed 50 gun control policies and gun death rates to determine the strength of each state’s laws. According to their annual report, California has the strongest gun laws in the country, followed by New York, Illinois, Connecticut, and Hawaii. On the other hand, Mississippi, Idaho, Montana, and Georgia were among the states with the weakest gun laws. … Read more