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Deputy Secretary of Education Nominee Penny Schwinn Says Foreign Students Boost U.S. Competitiveness in Confirmation Hearing
The Tennessee Star
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June 5, 2025
Former Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn, who was controversially nominated in January to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Education, told the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions that foreign students boost...
On the Town: Discover Ansel Adams, Soonercon for art and pop culture
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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June 5, 2025
Lillie-Beth Brinkman The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is opening a major photography exhibit exploring the work of Ansel Adams on Saturday, June 7. “Discovering Ansel Adams,” which runs through Sept. 28, features 124 works spanning the seven-decade...
$1.5M in grant money supports new college promise fund, literacy programs in Arizona
KTAR - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
PHOENIX — Three education nonprofits based in metro Phoenix will benefit from $1.5 million dollars in grants, thanks to donations from the Ellis Center for Educational Excellence. The center is part of philanthropy group Arizona Community...
First trial of immigrant accused of trespassing on Texas border military zone ends in acquittal
KSAT - Texas
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June 5, 2025
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. A federal jury and judge acquitted a 21-year-old woman from Peru on Thursday of illegally entering a national defense area...
Arizona lawmakers approve bill allowing lawsuits against teachers for antisemetic statements
Daily Independent - Arizona
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PHOENIX — State lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a controversial measure that would allow students and parents to sue teachers personally over what they contend are antisemitic statements and actions in the classroom. The 38-20 vote by...
Despite recent death, number of wrong-way collisions on Arizona highways declining
KTAR - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
PHOENIX — While a woman was killed in a wrong-way collision in Phoenix on Wednesday, such incidents are becoming more rare on Arizona highways, according to Arizona Department of Public Safety. “When we look at 2024 versus 2019, we’re talking 200...
Pamela Carter seeks support for Arizona House bid; highlights key legislation
PHX Reporter - Arizona
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June 4, 2025
Pamela Carter, a prominent figure in Arizona's political landscape and representative of District 4, has recently shared a series of tweets on various topics. Her messages address both her campaign efforts and legislative developments within the...
Texas won’t force private companies to use E-Verify to check workers’ immigration status, despite leaders’ tough talk
Odessa American - Texas
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June 5, 2025
Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, center, proposed a bill this session that would have required all Texas employers to use E-Verify, a federal computer program that checks a worker’s authorization status. Several Republican states require that...
ICE breaks arrest record two days in a row under Trump's new immigration directives
Fox News
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June 5, 2025
ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons called out Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, accusing them of "ridiculous rhetoric and inflammatory comments." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Immigration and Customs...
What Arizonans must know about Trump's travel ban
AZ Central - Arizona
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Trump's 2025 travel ban affects citizens from 19 countries. People from 12 countries are banned from the U.S. Partial restrictions apply to seven other countries. The travel ban goes into effect June 8. Exceptions exist for certain visa holders,...
Coyote Sightings In Arizona Neighborhoods: Safety Tips For Residents
K101 - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
I drive to work early in the morning, and I've seen some wild things as the sun rises. The other day, I turned the corner into the neighborhood near the office just in time to see a large, well-fed coyote cross the street. Coyotes in AZ...
Trump DHS expedites border wall construction in Arizona and New Mexico
The Gazette - Colorado
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The Trump administration gave Customs and Border Protection the green light to move forward with border wall projects across Arizona and New Mexico. The Department of Homeland Security instructed CBP to ignore environmental regulations and...
Elected Democrats Hand Over Governing to Activist Groups
Liberty Nation News
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June 5, 2025
What if Joe Biden’s autopen is a (pun intended) signature character trait of some modern Democrats in government rather than an unusual and egregious scandal? A party dominated by big-money globalist progressives such as George Soros and the...
What's driving a veto resurgence at the Arizona Capitol?
KJZZ - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
After vetoing a record 143 bills in 2023 — her first year in office — Gov. Katie Hobbs killed half that number a year later. This year, the Democratic governor is again vetoing bills at a near-record pace — a sign of the ever-shifting dynamics and...
Texas will not require E-Verify to check immigration status
KTBB - Texas
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June 5, 2025
Posted/updated on: June 5, 2025 at 11:45 am AUSTIN – In a half-empty committee room in late April, one of Texas’ most powerful Republican state senators pitched legislation that would make it harder for immigrants in the country illegally to get...
What is Nitrous Oxide? Arizona's New Street Drug
KWCD - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
Recreational drug use has been a problem for decades. Whether it's marijuana, cocaine, LSD, or any number of mind-altering substances, people will find a way to get high. A table full of drugs Credit: Canva Now, a common substance is being abused...
Coyote pup rescued from beneath in-ground trampoline in Arizona
KPNX 12 News - Arizona
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June 5, 2025
The coyote became trapped in the concrete enclosure under the trampoline, Mesa Fire Department said. MESA, Ariz. — You've heard of firefighters getting cats out of trees, but in Arizona it looks like they get coyotes out of trampolines! On...
Arizona nonprofits benefit from multiple grants, awards
City Sun Times - Arizona
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Arizona nonprofits are making big strides this year thanks to grant funding and donations from a variety of local and national organizations. From education and health care to leadership development and creative arts, these investments are helping...
Prop. 123 extension: The case for an education lobby initiative
Sun City Independent - Arizona
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Robert Robb SUBMITTED PHOTO By Robert Robb State Sen. J.D. Mesnard is a bright fellow with an impressive record of conservative policy accomplishments. He was a chief architect of Arizona’s flat income tax and universal voucher program. He is also...
Support local museums: A vital investment in Arizona’s culture and economy
City Sun Times - Arizona
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As the temperature heats up, many locals look for ways to stay cool and engaged. For those of us who live in the Valley year-round, museums offer more than a break from the heat. They provide meaningful experiences, cultural enrichment, and a...