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A federal district judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit demanding Maryland voter registration records, what state officials derided as a "fishing expedition" for sensitive personal information on voters.

The plant on Industrial Drive will close on December 15, after the company previously eyed shutting down the facility in 2023.

Documents that show up in criminal investigations undertaken by Oregon law enforcement are not automatically exempt from disclosure under state public records law, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled.  The three-judge panel’s 10-page decision last week in favor of Oregon Public Broadcasting found that records from Oregon agencies cannot be withheld from the public “simply […]

Right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella holds a razor-thin lead in Colombia’s preliminary presidential vote count, positioning the Donald Trump ally to clear the way for expanded fossil fuel extraction, including controversial fracking projects. A de la Espriella presidency would mark a sharp reversal for one of the world’s most ambitious experiments in fossil fuel […]

Já pensou em aprender técnicas de jardinagem, reflorestamento e compostagem perto de casa e de graça? Os moradores de Guarulhos, na Grande São Paulo, têm a oportunidade de conhecer mais sobre cultivo de orquídeas, terrários e kokedama em uma série de oficinas de educação ambiental durante o mês de junho. Para participar é preciso se […] O post Oficinas gratuitas ensinam cultivo de orquídeas, terrários e kokedama em Guarulhos apareceu primeiro em Agência Mural.

Esta historia fue publicada originalmente por EdSource. Suscríbete a su boletín diario. Como el sistema de educación superior más grande del país, los 116 colegios comunitarios de California tienen más de 2.2 millones de estudiantes inscritos en todo el estado. Muchos planean transferirse a una institución de educación superior de cuatro años, aunque solo alrededor […]

Business capital isn’t just about getting funding—it’s about building a foundation that supports smart decisions, steady cash flow, and long-term growth. With a strong plan, the right local connections, and responsible credit habits, new entrepreneurs can move from “starting up” to building something sustainable and successful. The post Business capital for new entrepreneurs appeared first on Montana Free Press.

After using $1 billion to brutalize immigrants, Alligator Alcatraz has been emptied. Its victims still need justice.

The dysfunction of the Montana Legislature under the old 1889 Constitution was the largest single reason Montanans called for a Constitutional Convention (often referred to as the “Con-Con”) in 1972.  In 1889, it was intentionally written to accomplish as little as possible, which matched perfectly the needs of the wealthy and powerful Copper Kings and […]

La primera condena por corrupción a un exministro de este Gobierno pone en aprietos la continuidad de la legislatura y aumenta la presión sobre La Moncloa, mientras sus aliados endurecen el discurso sin romper el bloque de investidura.

中国官方媒体报道称，航空母舰“辽宁舰”截至22日在西太平洋等海域进行了实战化训练，并声称在训练期间遭到日方的干扰和挑衅行为，而辽宁舰编队全程保持高度戒备状态，连续组织舰载机战斗起飞，灵活变换战斗队形，专业稳妥处置应对日方危险行径。

中國官方媒體報道稱，航空母艦“遼寧艦”截至22日在西太平洋等海域進行了實戰化訓練，並聲稱在訓練期間遭到日方的干擾和挑釁行為，而遼寧艦編隊全程保持高度戒備狀態，連續組織艦載機戰鬥起飛，靈活變換戰鬥隊形，專業穩妥處置應對日方危險行徑。

The application window to win one of 77 microbusiness marijuana licenses through a lottery selection will open July 13-27.  The selection lottery is scheduled to take place on Sept. 9, and the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation expects to issue the licenses in December, according to a press release issued Monday. Microbusinesses are marijuana facility […]

The Fun Zones at the Ocean Beach Street Fair just got funner, and they multiplied, Three fun zones will now be at the street fair.

(The Center Square) – A few hours before France and Iraq kick off for a World Cup match in south Philadelphia, Gov. Josh Shapiro made an appearance at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill. He expects the World Cup to have a significant economic impact for Pennsylvania. “We're looking at $770 million in economic impact here,” Shapiro said in response to a question from The Center Square. In total, there are 16 host cities for the World Cup across North America. Philadelphia, one of the 11 host cities in the United States, has seen large crowds in attendance for the matches. The fan festival, which is free and open to the public, has already hosted hundreds of thousands of people since the tournament began. On Friday, nearly 55,000 people visited the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia, which the Sports Business Journal reports is “by far” the highest single-day attendance figure for any of the 13 official public World Cup viewing spaces across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The outlet also reports that in addition to setting the single-day record, Philadelphia’s Fan Festival is among the leaders in terms of overall attendance, with 242,883 in attendance through Sunday. “This is Philly, man, we know how to do big things, and it's extraordinary to see people come out, just happy and joyful, cheering for their team,” Shapiro said. “It's one of the unique things about sports, it can bring different people together, and so I'm glad that Philly is a welcoming city and welcoming people from all across the world to be here and just be here and enjoy it.” As of Monday afternoon, two games have been played at Philadelphia Stadium, with four more on the horizon. Five of the matches will be in the group stage, while one will be a round of 16 knockout match on July 4. While Philadelphia is the lone city in Pennsylvania hosting matches for the event, Reading, Scranton, and Pittsburgh will also host FIFA World Cup Fan Zones. Each Fan Zone, according to Visit PA, “blends the tournament with what makes each place its own: Local food and drinks. Live music. Soccer activations. Space to hang out, show up with friends, or make new ones. And, they're all free and open to the public, with advance registration to keep things comfortable.” “I think you're going to see a lot of excitement there too,” Shapiro said. Shapiro has lauded the World Cup coming to Philadelphia as a historic moment for the city, coinciding with the nation’s 250th birthday. “I think the world needs some more togetherness, needs some more cheer, and this is a great opportunity for that,” he said. While most in Pennsylvania have talked about this being an opportunity to showcase the state, some elected officials outside of the commonwealth don’t think it will provide an economic boost. Rahm Emanuel, former White House Chief of Staff and former mayor of Chicago, said he declined Chicago to be a host city for the World Cup, claiming FIFA was asking taxpayers to foot too much of the bill. “I want to be clear, I'm hoping these are very successful games,” Emanuel said in a recent interview with NBC Chicago. “I don't wish anybody ill; that said, every other city now…got the short straw and is losing money because FIFA weight takes out all the cash and you get all the bills.” Shapiro told the Center Square that he hadn't seen Emanuel's comments, but expressed confidence that the tournament will benefit Pennsylvania, citing the record-setting crowds already seen at Philadelphia’s Fan Fest. “It's not just people here,” Shapiro said to the Center Square at the Fan Festival. “It's people in our hotels, our restaurants, our bars.” He mentioned that a food truck brought in over $100,000 in business at the fan festival. “It's an example of the economic impact we're seeing, and we'll do a full accounting for this afterwards,” Shapiro said. During a previous press conference in March, Shapiro said that the World Cup is expected to draw 500,000 visitors to Pennsylvania and create 6,615 jobs in the state. The FIFA fan festival at Lemon Hill in Philadelphia opened on June 11 and will last every day until the final day of the tournament on July 19. During his visit on Monday afternoon, Shapiro shook hands and met with soccer fans and volunteers from a wide variety of countries. He also said he’d be in attendance for the game on Monday evening between France and Iraq, which would be the second match he’s attended in person. Politico has described Shapiro as “the prospective 2028 presidential campaign field’s biggest World Cup fan.” In Pittsburgh, Fan Zone events are scheduled for July 4, 5, 9, and 19 at Acrisure Stadium. Scranton’s Courthouse Square will host fan zone events on July 4, 5, 18, and 19. And in Reading, Santander Arena will host fan zone events on July 3, 4, 18, and 19. While the World Cup is currently garnering a lot of attention, Pennsylvania has hosted other noteworthy sporting events in 2026. In April, 805,000 fans attended the NFL Draft that took place in Pittsburgh, which was a record for the three-day draft, according to the NFL. In May, the PGA Championship was held at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Next month, the MLB All-Star Game will head to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. In preparation for an influx of visitors, Shapiro signed a bipartisan bill in March that would allow bars and restaurants to stay open until 4 A.M. between June 11 and July 20. “People predicted the end of the world, man, everything's going great,” Shapiro said, when asked about that bill. “Everybody's being responsible. It's great.”

(The Center Square) – In an effort to prepare for hotter, drier weather in the coming years, state officials are planning to use $268.9 million to pay for expanded water storage across California. That money, which comes from two bonds California voters passed over the last 12 years, will allow for water service to 4.5 million homes every year, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced. According to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Golden State’s voters approved $7.1 billion in new borrowing under the 2014 measure Proposition 1 to pay for water-related programs, followed by the 2024 measure Proposition 4. That bond measure approved a $10 million bond to pay for water, climate and natural resources programs. According to numbers from the California Water Commission, the project, which is officially referred to as the Sites Reservoir project, will cost between $6.2 billion and $6.8 billion. The project, which is planned to sit just west of the Sacramento Valley town of Maxwell, will hold 1.5 million acre-feet of water, or roughly 479 billion gallons. The plans for the proposed reservoir include using the Tehama Colusa Canal and the Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District Canal to bring water into and out of the reservoir. A new diversion and discharge pipeline was also proposed as part of the plans, according to the California Water Commission. Water would be diverted from Funks and Stone Coral creeks. Some lawmakers don’t think $268.9 million is enough to pay for the amount of infrastructure the state needs to adequately respond to climate demands. “While I welcome Governor Newsom’s announcement of an additional $268.9 million for the Sites Reservoir and the continued investment in this long-overdue project, it is not enough funding to cover the $1.3 billion project,” Assemblymember Juan Alanis, R-Modesto, told The Center Square via email. “I am concerned that after years of planning and delays, the shortfall this project continues to face — due both to Sacramento’s inability to efficiently complete major infrastructure projects and the federal government’s ongoing hostility toward California — will cause it to move far too slowly and make it even more expensive to the taxpayer before the end.” Despite Alanis’ concerns, he said the push to pay for more water storage in California is desperately needed. “Our farmers in Stanislaus County and across the Central Valley grow a significant portion of the nation’s food supply, and they need reliable water,” Alanis told The Center Square. “On balance, I applaud this step forward while remaining concerned about whether we will ultimately get this project over the finish line.” Other concerns about the project's cost are front of mind for other Republican lawmakers, particularly Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, R-Modesto, who said she's worried about a project that has proven to be expensive and behind schedule. “California desperately needs reliable water storage for our families, farmers, and rural communities that suffer most during droughts," Alvarado-Gil told The Center Square via email. "While I support advancing practical infrastructure like the Sites Reservoir, Governor Newsom’s announcement of another $269 million in Prop. 1 and Prop. 4 bond funds, pushing the state’s total commitment above $1.36 billion on a project now estimated at $6.2–$6.8 billion with repeated delays, raises serious concerns about unchecked cost overruns." According to an August 2022 report by multiple state agencies, extreme, sustained drought conditions have caused hotter, drier weather in California and other states throughout the West – reducing the amount of water California has for its needs. Scientists predicted the state’s water supply could diminish by 10% by 2040, according to the report. Between 2019 and 2022, state officials allocated more than $8 billion to bring California's water infrastructure up to date, the report continued. Approximately $5.2 billion was allocated to emergency drought response In 2021-22, which preceded a $2.8 billion allocation in 2022-23 to help drought-stricken communities, increase water conservation and pay for environmental protection programs. Ultimately, state officials aim to expand water storage to hold up to 4 million acre-feet of water a year – roughly 1.3 trillion gallons of water, according to the agencies' report. The state also wants to recycle and reuse at least 800,000 acre-feet of water by 2030, conserve up to 500,000 acre-feet of water, capture stormwater and desalinate salty water. “That definitely will help with the water plan and the goal of getting so many million more acre-feet of water in the state,” Paul Cambra, public information officer for the California Water Commission, told The Center Square on Monday. “This is all part of it.” Construction on expanded water storage is expected to start in 2027, Cambra added. Newsom’s office declined to be interviewed, but sent a press release about the governor's announcement of the new Sites Reservoir funding. The Center Square reached out to 19 Democratic lawmakers who sit on water-related committees in the Legislature or who authored water-related bills. None responded before publication time on Monday.

The State Board of Education’s Task Force on Accountability for Public School Units continued its work to redesign North Carolina’s school accountability system last Thursday, discussing its charge and working recommendations from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Thursday’s meeting... The post State Board’s accountability task force discusses recommendations for potential performance indicators appeared first on EdNC.

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) has announced the finalists for the 2027 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year Award, according to a recent press release. The award recognizes... The post NCCAT announces 2027 career and technical educator teacher of the year finalists appeared first on EdNC.

It has been over two years since the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released its living document of guidelines for incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the classroom.  Within the guidelines, DPI describes how the seven durable skills they expect North... The post How can AI tools help students build durable skills? appeared first on EdNC.

Attorneys for the family of Kohen Wiley are calling tor an independent autopsy of the 1-year-old, footage from law enforcement body and dashboard cameras and Walmart surveillance video.