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"We were all in shock of what a mess it turned out to be," one legislator said.

LANSING — A push to put a graduated income tax proposal on Michigan's 2026 ballot is dead. Invest in MI Kids, the organizer of the drive, announced Thursday that it suspended the campaign to increase ...

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An audit found more than 300 kids in the foster system were housed in KY offices, state parks and other nontraditional locations over nearly 2 years.

New GOP legislation would give parents direct payments from Title I funds when schools close for extended periods, allowing families to choose alternative options.

Businessman Zach Lahn is pitching a nontraditional message in the Republican primary race for Iowa governor. He's focusing on issues like cancer, water quality, family farms and education.

Balanced Literacy downplays structured phonics, where kids learn by memorizing letters' sounds. Is that why some are struggling to read?

The president's eldest granddaughter Kai Trump posted a video with her Secret Service from Erewhon in CA. Who is she, and why is it controversial?

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will deliver his final State of the State address at noon today at the Ohio Statehouse.

California is strengthening civics education as America marks its 250th birthday. Teachers have to navigate a polarized political environment as they guide lessons on the Constitution.

Undocumented students are once again at the center of a Tennessee piece of legislation. Here's what's changed since 2025.