WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Fauci Pleads the Fifth in Heated Senate Hearing Just what exactly is Dr. Fauci hiding? He invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times and refused to answer questions in today's U.S. Senate hearing about the origins of COVID-19 and the shocking revelations found in his released diary. One entertaining exchange from today involved Fauci declining to answer the question, to which Senator Rand more PR

PINEVILLE, Louisiana, July 29 -- Louisiana Christian University issued the following news release: * * * LCU hosts conversation on AI with education leaders * Artificial intelligence is not only one of the hottest topics but also one of the most frightening in our world today. Education is one of the sectors of society where changes are already being felt. Louisiana Christian University held its first in a series of online roundtable discussions on AI on Tuesday evening. "Guinn Conversations: AI & Education-What AI Can't Replace" was hoste more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Rafael A. Villalobos Chosen to Lead M-DCPS as the Next Schools Superintendent At Wednesday's special meeting, the School Board of Miami-Dade County selected Rafael A. Villalobos as the next superintendent to lead Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). Mr. Villalobos started his career as a high school teacher at M-DCPS 32 years ago and showed remarkable leadership at four high schools and in several administrative positions. As South Regi more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown-led coalition blocks federal cuts to school mental health grants * A U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order on Monday that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. The order in the case led by Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 14 state attorneys general comes just days before the Department o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * Idaho: The Great American Comeback The Economy: The Working Familes Tax Cuts Lands in America's Fastest-Growing State Since 2020 Idaho enters the era of the Working Familes Tax Cuts (WFTC)--enacted as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and signed July 4, 2025--from a position of strength: No state has grown faster since 2020, state leaders keep cutting taxes, and now what supporters call the largest federal tax relief for working families in a ge more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Fauci Pleads the Fifth in Heated Senate Hearing Just what exactly is Dr. Fauci hiding? He invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times and refused to answer questions in today's U.S. Senate hearing about the origins of COVID-19 and the shocking revelations found in his released diary. One entertaining exchange from today involved Fauci declining to answer the question, to which Senator Rand more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants * Attorney General William Tong announced today that a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants.  The order in the case joined by Attorney General Tong and a coalition of 14 state attorneys general c more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by senior policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Zero students can do math at grade level at these 11 Minnesota schools Eleven Minnesota schools did not have a single student who could do grade-level mathematics in the 24-25 academic year, according to an American Experiment review of Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) data. The 11 school more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 28 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Ranked #1 in Education: Investments in Universal Preschool, Full-Day Kindergarten and Innovative Workforce and Higher Education Pathways Propel State to Top Spot * Rising from the No. 3 in 2025 to No. 1 Spot in 2026 DENVER \- Today, Governor Jared Polis announced that Colorado ranks as the Best State for Education by the U.S. News and World Report, rising from the No. 3 spot in 2025 to the No. 1 spot in 2026. "Over the past eight y more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Texas Classroom Commission Membership * Governor Greg Abbott today appointed 21 exemplary educators from across the state to the new Texas Classroom Commission. The Classroom Commission brings together accomplished educators who will help shape the future of public education, strengthen student achievement, and ensure Texas becomes the No. 1 state for educating children. "Texas teachers have the talent, understanding, and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Ninety Teachers Participate in National Education Initiative at Library of Congress Selected Teachers Represent 21 States - Ninety educators from across the United States participated in the 2026 Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute, part of the Teaching with Primary Sources program. The educators were chosen from a pool of nearly 200 applicants. Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportunity for a select group of K-16 educators to attend  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news: * * * Ryan Walters' unpopular agenda of state-forced religion still advancing in Oklahoma public schools Oklahomans United for Separation of Church and State - a coalition of organizations advocating for public education and religious freedom - on Monday released a new report that demonstrates how Ryan Walters may no longer be state superintendent of public instruction, but his unpopular agenda of state-forced religion is still being advance more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 28 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Colorado Ranked #1 in Education by US News and World Report * DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis and education leaders in Colorado celebrated Colorado being ranked #1 in Education by US News and World Report. Highlighting Colorado's dedication and leadership in expanding educational opportunities for all Coloradans. "This recognition proves that when we invest in our students, educators and institutions, we can make m more PR