Bridgeport advocacy committee mobilizes statewide lobbying push to raise school funding Bridgeport’s ad hoc advocacy committee praised student testimony in Hartford and set a rapid advocacy schedule — including a March 4 press conference and participation in a March 25 statewide lobby day — to press lawmakers to raise the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) base and remove statutory “guardrails” that limit use of surplus funds.

Bridgeport students took center stage in Hartford, demanding vital funding for their schools as the advocacy committee gears up for critical events to push lawmakers for change.

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Volunteer Led Effort Puts Shah Over Ballot Requirement In ME Governor Race - IndiaWest News Volunteer Led Effort Puts Shah Over Ballot Requirement In ME Governor Race.

Volunteer Led Effort Puts Shah Over Ballot Requirement In ME Governor Race

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County Republican women host initiative-signing, commissioners push back on redistricting At the Washington County Republican Women luncheon, Commissioner Gil Almquist and others reported that county commissioners rejected a proposed renumbering/redistricting item they saw as inconsistent with legislative intent on Prop 4; the club also hosted an initiative-signing table coordinated by Lisa Sandberg.

Washington County commissioners are standing firm against controversial redistricting efforts, citing a commitment to uphold the constitutional framework and Prop 4's intent.

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CRY America Announces Nationwide Walk Series For Child Rights - IndiaWest Journal News CRY America Announces Nationwide Walk Series For Child Rights.

CRY America Announces Nationwide Walk Series For Child Rights

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Far-right control of an Idaho school board led to unqualified leadership, policy upheaval, and community backlash, highlighting the risks of extremist infiltration in educational institutions.

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Alpharetta community rallies to save The Cooler ice rink from conversion to pickleball courts Residents express deep concern over proposed closure of Alpharetta's primary ice sports facility.

The future of ice sports in Alpharetta hangs in the balance as passionate residents rally to save The Cooler from being replaced by pickleball courts.

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