House Education Committee hears competing views on research security and campus transparency A House Education and the Workforce hearing examined foreign influence on U.S. universities, spotlighting university safeguards, state-level compliance models, and a Stanford student’s account of suspected transnational targeting while Democrats warned the focus risks stigmatizing international students.

U.S. universities are grappling with the dual challenge of safeguarding research integrity while navigating the sensitive landscape of foreign influence and student rights.

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LaPorte school board approves agreement to receive Microsoft tax revenue for education programs The LaPorte Community School Corp board unanimously approved a resolution to accept a new agreement under which Microsoft would pay property taxes in full and the La Porte Redevelopment Commission would allocate 15% of that revenue to the district for 20 years; payments depend on assessment and are expected to begin in 2028 with a larger payment in 2029.

LaPorte schools are set to receive a significant boost in funding thanks to a new tax revenue agreement with Microsoft, paving the way for long-term investment in education!

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Judge mandates disclosure of Facebook records in landmark public records ruling Judge mandates disclosure of Facebook records, highlighting new legal challenges in public record transparency.

A landmark court ruling in Florida reveals the shocking truth: even private social media posts by public officials can become public records, raising urgent questions about transparency and accountability.

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