WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The House Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Ryan Bangert, senior vice president for strategic initiatives at the Alliance Defending Freedom, from a June 9, 2026, hearing entitled "The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate, Part II": * * * Dear Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, and Members of the Committee: Alliance Defending Freedom is one of the nation's most successful Supreme Court advocates, with 18 wins since 2011 and two more decisions pending. We work in the courts and with  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 19 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news: * * * APS and AEA Reach Agreement Supporting Support Staff Arlington Public Schools (APS) and the Arlington Education Association (AEA) have reached an agreement for APS support staff that includes enhancements to compensation, benefits and employee supports beginning in the 2026-27 school year. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to supporting the employees who help schools operate safely, efficiently and effectively each day. Support staff play  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 19 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Arlington School Board Adopts FY 2027 Budget Focused on Students, Staff and Strategic Priorities The Arlington School Board adopted its Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget on June 18, approving a spending plan that sustains core services, supports employees and advances the division's strategic priorities while addressing ongoing fiscal challenges. The adopted FY 2027 budget totals $860,343,417 and reflects APS's commitment to student success and well-bei more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 22 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Wow, what a beautiful week!! The summer solstice is upon us, and we have now officially entered the summer season. It is hard to even remember the snowy days of winter. ;>) The spring 2026 Virginia High School League (VHSL) sports season is complete, and FCPS once again had several Class 6 champions and runners up ! This year, five teams and 15 individuals won the VHSL Class 6 championship in their resp more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 19 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Signs 54 Bills into Law This week, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed the following bills into law: * HB 113 - Relative to OHRV operation on certain highways within the town of Windsor * HB 297 - Relative to providing self-funded employer health benefit plans access to their claims data * HB 524 - Relative to disbursement of funds by the New Hampshire vaccine association * HB 564 - Relative to the adoption of school administ more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA and ASBO International Release First-of-Its-Kind Study Examining the Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on Public Schools * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org ALEXANDRIA, VA - AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) today released Rising Premiums, Falling O more PR

PLANO, Texas, June 18 (TNSletter) -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, with five co-signers issued the following letter to the Freedom from Religion Foundation: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 10, 2026 Freedom from Religion Foundation P.O. Box 750 Madison, WI 53701 Attn: Christopher Line, Legal Counsel Mr. Line, First Liberty Institute represents the Rockwall County Commissioners Court (hereinafter, the "County"). We are in receipt of your demand le more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * ICE Detention Warehouse: Rep. McClain Delaney's Constituents Speak Out as Public Comment Deadline Nears Rep. April McClain Delaney (MD-06) sent another letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to amplify the voices of her constituents who largely remain opposed and concerned about plans to transform a commercial warehouse in Washington County, Maryland, into a massive 1,500-bed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) dete more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 22 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Bielitz Shares Perspective on Connecticut's Landmark AI Legislation * As state leaders work to prepare Connecticut residents for an increasingly technology-driven economy, Southern Connecticut State University continues to contribute to conversations about artificial intelligence, education, and workforce readiness. Those efforts were recently featured in a FOX61 report on the state's new AI law. Dr. Colleen Bielitz, interim vice pres more PR