Iowa governor race takes shape as Zach Lahn campaigns against the establishment
Republican nominee Zach Lahn is pitching change on Iowa farms, in schools and small towns as he prepares to face Democrat Rob Sand on November 3.
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Texas leaders direct most state agencies to plan for 3% budget reductions
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows directed most Texas state agencies to reduce their upcoming budget requests by 3% as lawmakers prepare the 2027-29 spending plan.
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New Lithia Springs High School Campus Remains on Track for Summer 2029 Completion
Students toured the active construction site for a replacement Lithia Springs High School campus on April 17, 2026. The project is funded through ESPLOST VII and a $276.3 million district bond package, with completion scheduled for summer 2029.
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Elkin City Schools seeks public input before Aug. 3 deadline
Elkin City Schools is seeking input from students, parents, staff and community groups on its permanent superintendent search before the Aug. 3 deadline.
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Midland ISD authorizes lawsuit challenging Texas school-finance system
Midland ISD trustees authorized a constitutional challenge to Texas school funding and recapture, but no court has changed local taxes or school finance.
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Religious Liberty Commission Comments Expose a Church-State Split
A federal commission is reviewing comments on a draft report that seeks broader religious protections while raising questions about church-state neutrality.
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CPS budget update warns of $732M gap; July 30 vote could mean furloughs
Chicago IL – CPS’ July 15 budget update warns of a $732M gap for 2026-27. A July 30 Board vote could trigger a mid-year freeze and five furlough days.