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Shari Redstone says she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer

Paramount Global chair and controlling shareholder Shari Redstone has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, according to a spokeswoman, as she continues to oversee the media company.

“Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this spring,” her spokeswoman Molly Morse said late Thursday.

Reporting
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14-year-old runs for governor in Vermont

A 14-year-old is making headlines by running for governor in Vermont.

The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

Reporting
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Concord Ed Board Set to Approve Budget with Double-Digit Tax Increase

The Concord Board of Education is about to approve a budget that may raise local school taxes by over 12%. This decision could significantly affect public education funding in the area.

The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

Reporting
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LAPS To Host School Board Candidate Forum April 6

The Los Alamos Public Schools Board is set to hold a candidate forum on April 6 to discuss filling a vacancy resulting from a board member's resignation.

The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

Reporting
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Tensions flare at Passover Seder over Mamdani’s inclusion

Tensions erupted at a Passover Seder in NYC as Mayor Mamdani faced hecklers amid rising antisemitism.

The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

Reporting
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The virtues of neighborhood schools

Neighborhood schools are crucial for fostering community connections, yet their value is often overlooked in the school choice debate.

The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

Reporting
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Airport security changes from Sheriff’s Office to private company

The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport has replaced sworn law enforcement with private security as a cost-saving measure.

The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

Reporting
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Early to Rise - The Uproar

A bus arriving at NASH before the break of dawn has sparked controversy in the community.

The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

Reporting
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Marietta approves land swap for Arthur Blank’s women’s soccer headquarters

Marietta gives final OK for women’s soccer HQ MARIETTA — The City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a site plan and give final approval to a land swap that will enable Arthur Blank to build a headquarters for his professional women’s soccer team in the city.

The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

Reporting
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Louisiana delays primaries after Supreme Court orders congressional map redraw

Louisiana postpones May primaries after supreme court rules state must redraw congressional maps Louisiana moved to postpone its May primaries on Thursday in a move that came as other southern states are also scrambling to redraw congressional districts in response to the supreme court’s Wednesday ruling that severely weakened the landmark Voting Rights Act.

The public stake is whether people can see how money, access, procedure, or official authority changes incentives before the outcome is treated as settled.

Archive report
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GM recalls 270,000 U.S. cars over rear camera failures

GM is recalling more than 270,000 vehicles in the U.S. because some rearview cameras can go blank or show a distorted image.

GM is recalling more than 270,000 vehicles in the U.S. because some rearview cameras can go blank or show a distorted image.

Archive report
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City pushing for new trial, planning appeal in $30M CHOP wrongful death case

The City of Seattle is seeking a new trial and planning an appeal after a jury awarded $30 million in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a 2020 shooting during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest.

The City of Seattle is seeking a new trial and planning an appeal after a jury awarded $30 million in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a 2020 shooting during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest.

Archive report
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GOP passes forced outing bill punishing adults who “aid & abet” trans kids

The Idaho legislature passed a bill on Monday that requires child care providers, health care providers, and educational institutions to out trans kids to their parents if they express any desire to act in a way perceived as discordant with their sex assigned at birth.

The Idaho legislature passed a bill on Monday that requires child care providers, health care providers, and educational institutions to out trans kids to their parents if they express any desire to act in a way perceived as discordant with their sex assigned at birth.

Archive report
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State Testing, Literacy Curriculum Discussed

New Jersey school leaders are debating weak test results and a new push to change how kids learn reading.

New Jersey school leaders are debating weak test results and a new push to change how kids learn reading.

Archive report
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Angel father slams Pritzker's sanctuary policies, saying they lead to 'preventable' deaths

An Illinois father is blaming Gov. JB Pritzker’s sanctuary policies for his daughter’s death. The case has turned a personal tragedy into a fight over how state rules shape public safety and accountability.

An Illinois father is blaming Gov. JB Pritzker’s sanctuary policies for his daughter’s death. The case has turned a personal tragedy into a fight over how state rules shape public safety and accountability.

Archive report
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Kentucky to pass bill that would declare trans people mentally ill

Kentucky lawmakers are on track to pass a bill that would label transgender people mentally ill and block trans teachers from working.

Kentucky lawmakers are on track to pass a bill that would label transgender people mentally ill and block trans teachers from working.

Archive report
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Spring General Election, April 7, 2026

Wisconsin’s spring election on April 7 could change who controls local schools and the state Supreme Court.

Wisconsin’s spring election on April 7 could change who controls local schools and the state Supreme Court.

Archive report
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Statehouse roundup, 3.30.26: Medical education funding bill squeaks through Senate

Idaho senators narrowly passed a bill that would redirect insurance premium tax money into medical education, and they also moved a plan to manage $930 million in federal rural health grants.

Idaho senators narrowly passed a bill that would redirect insurance premium tax money into medical education, and they also moved a plan to manage $930 million in federal rural health grants.

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Texas High School Shooting: A Tragic Incident Raises Public Safety Concerns

Texas — A tragic shooting at a Texas high school has left a teacher dead and a student who took his own life. This incident has reignited conversations about public safety and gun violence in educational settings.

Texas — A tragic shooting at a Texas high school has left a teacher dead and a student who took his own life. This incident has reignited conversations about public safety and gun violence in educational settings.

Archive report
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Bipartisan Praise Greets New Superintendent at Board of Ed

Virginia’s new state superintendent, Jenna Conway, got a warm bipartisan welcome at her first Board of Education meeting.

Virginia’s new state superintendent, Jenna Conway, got a warm bipartisan welcome at her first Board of Education meeting.

Archive report
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Meet the 2 candidates running for SGA president

University of Maryland students are set to vote in the Student Government Association presidential race next week.

University of Maryland students are set to vote in the Student Government Association presidential race next week.

Archive report
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In Your Parish Headlines: March 26, 2026

Louisiana parish headlines mixed school hiring notices with veteran events and community gatherings.

Louisiana parish headlines mixed school hiring notices with veteran events and community gatherings.

Archive report
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West Des Moines school board seeks applicants for vacant seat

West Des Moines schools have opened the process to fill a vacant school board seat after one member resigned to join the city council.

West Des Moines schools have opened the process to fill a vacant school board seat after one member resigned to join the city council.

Archive report
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Georgia Trend Daily – March 26, 2026

Georgia’s local leaders are moving ahead with a billion-dollar data center project while UPS job cuts hang over the state economy.

Georgia’s local leaders are moving ahead with a billion-dollar data center project while UPS job cuts hang over the state economy.

Archive report
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Trump’s America Refuses to Recognize Slavery as Crime Against Humanity

The United States joined Israel and Argentina in voting against UN language that recognized the trans-Atlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity.

The United States joined Israel and Argentina in voting against UN language that recognized the trans-Atlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity.

Archive report
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VIDEO: Even the Cameraman Knows This is a Terrible Idea

The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on Social Security’s long-term solvency, and the issue barely made a ripple in the news cycle.

The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on Social Security’s long-term solvency, and the issue barely made a ripple in the news cycle.

Archive report
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[Column] Taxpayers are paying a “legacy tax” for public notices

Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a bill that would keep public notices tied to print newspapers instead of moving them fully online.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a bill that would keep public notices tied to print newspapers instead of moving them fully online.

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US launches investigation of trans prisoners r@ping women in California

The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations of sexual assault and intimidation in women’s prisons in California and Maine.

The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into allegations of sexual assault and intimidation in women’s prisons in California and Maine.

Archive report
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Trump’s New DHS Secretary Proudly Bragged About Hitting His Kids

The new Department of Homeland Security secretary is under scrutiny after a resurfaced video showed him bragging about hitting his children.

The new Department of Homeland Security secretary is under scrutiny after a resurfaced video showed him bragging about hitting his children.

Archive report
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How 'to turn Trump’s retreat into a rout': conservative

Bill Kristol is urging Trump’s critics to turn the president’s Iran retreat into a political defeat for his team.

Bill Kristol is urging Trump’s critics to turn the president’s Iran retreat into a political defeat for his team.

Archive report
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Education and National Security

Education Is National Security The most important defense investment isn't a weapons system. It's a classroom.

Education Is National Security The most important defense investment isn't a weapons system. It's a classroom.

Archive report
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Cohoes CSD appoints new elementary school principal

The Cohoes City School District Board of Education has appointed a new principal for Abram Lansing Elementary.

The Cohoes City School District Board of Education has appointed a new principal for Abram Lansing Elementary.

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Why Democrats are betting big on a buck hunter

Iowa Democrat Rob Sand is leaning hard on his hunting image to sell himself as governor material in a red state.

Iowa Democrat Rob Sand is leaning hard on his hunting image to sell himself as governor material in a red state.

Archive report
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Disclosure? US Government Registers Aliens.gov Domain

A reported U.S. government domain registration is being sold as a disclosure milestone, but the claim is not solid enough to trust.

A reported U.S. government domain registration is being sold as a disclosure milestone, but the claim is not solid enough to trust.

Archive report
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Animal Activists Rescue Beagles From Biomedic Facility

Animal activists in Wisconsin are pushing to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms after years of complaints about how the dogs were treated.

Animal activists in Wisconsin are pushing to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms after years of complaints about how the dogs were treated.

Archive report
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The Roggin Report-Thursday, March 18th, 2026

The Coachella Valley Unified School District is drawing heat after laying off teachers while board members approved raises and records showed heavy spending on trips and other extras.

The Coachella Valley Unified School District is drawing heat after laying off teachers while board members approved raises and records showed heavy spending on trips and other extras.

Archive report
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Hochul Moves to Weaken Aggressive New York State Climate Law

Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to weaken parts of New York’s climate law by delaying rules and changing how emissions are counted.

Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to weaken parts of New York’s climate law by delaying rules and changing how emissions are counted.

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School board taps human resources director as acting superintendent

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education has named Herb Espiritu, the district’s Director of Certificated Human Resources, as acting superintendent through April 21.

The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education has named Herb Espiritu, the district’s Director of Certificated Human Resources, as acting superintendent through April 21.

Archive report
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Here’s how the state squandered $20M of your taxpayer dollars

South Carolina officials squandered more than $20 million in taxpayer money, and the state still has not shown real accountability.

South Carolina officials squandered more than $20 million in taxpayer money, and the state still has not shown real accountability.

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