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Historic Ruling Declares Arizona’s School Funding System Unconstitutional, Urging Legislative Overhaul

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PHOENIX — A Maricopa County judge has ruled in favor of school districts in a protracted legal battle concerning Arizona’s funding of K-12 facilities, determining that the existing system breaches the state Constitution. In a decision issued Wednesday, Superior Court Judge Dewain Fox stated that Arizona’s public school capital finance system fails to meet the minimum constitutional standards required for educational support. The ruling was described as historic by Danny Adelman, executive director of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest, which initiated the lawsuit. “This decision declares the method by which Arizona … Read more

Advocates Rally at Wisconsin State Capitol, Urging Stronger Gun Laws as Violence Soars

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MADISON, Wis. — Advocates for stronger gun legislation convened at the State Capitol on Tuesday, calling attention to what they view as a grave public health crisis. The Wisconsin Gun Violence Prevention Coalition organized the event, urging state lawmakers to take immediate action to enhance safety for families and communities. Speakers at the rally emphasized the urgency of addressing gun violence in both Wisconsin and the broader United States. They expressed a collective responsibility to implement laws that could significantly reduce the threat posed by firearms. “Now is the moment for action. We must do … Read more

Tech Titans Clash with Australian Regulations, Urging U.S. Intervention Over ‘Discriminatory’ Policies

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Washington, D.C. – A prominent tech lobby group, representing Silicon Valley giants like Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon, Uber, and Elon Musk’s X, has voiced concerns over Australian regulations that they deem discriminatory towards their business operations. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has urged President Donald Trump’s administration to scrutinize these laws, arguing they threaten the revenue streams of its member companies. In a detailed submission to the Office of the US Trade Representative, dated March 11, the CCIA criticized several existing and proposed Australian rules. These regulations included the News Media Bargaining Code, … Read more

CFPB Releases Comprehensive Guide Urging States to Strengthen Consumer Protection Laws Amid Federal Uncertainties

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In response to a shifting regulatory landscape, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently issued guidance recommending that states enhance their consumer protection laws. This comes amid anticipation of scalebacks in federal oversight under the current administration, including significant budget cuts and layoffs at the CFPB. The CFPB’s report traces a long history of cooperation between state and federal governments aimed at safeguarding consumers. It highlights lessons from past economic hardships, such as the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s and the 2007-2008 mortgage crisis, stressing the need for vigilant oversight. To this … Read more