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North Texas Private Schools Embrace State Funding

January 17, 2026

A significant shift is happening in North Texas' education landscape. Over 250 private schools in the area have enrolled in a new state program. This program allows them to receive public funds. The program is similar to school vouchers. It was approved by Governor Greg Abbott last year. Starting in

education

Houston Takes the Lead in Texas' School Voucher Program

January 17, 2026

Texas is about to start a big new school voucher program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This $1. 1 billion initiative, supported by Governor Greg Abbott, will start taking applications on February 4. Families have until March 17 to apply, but there's a cap of 90, 000 students fo

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Puerto Rico's Ex-Governor Set for Pardon Amid Controversy

January 17, 2026

Former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez is about to receive a pardon from President Donald Trump. This news comes after Vázquez admitted to a campaign finance violation. The case also involves a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Vázquez's legal team argued that the prosecutors were being

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Trump's Power Plays: What's Happening in Minnesota and Beyond?

January 17, 2026

President Trump has been quite busy lately, showing his strength both at home and on the world stage. Let's dive into what's been going on. First, there's some big news from Minnesota. The Department of Justice has just issued criminal subpoenas for Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fre

technology

Powering the Future: Tech and Energy Join Forces

January 17, 2026

The Trump administration has a new idea to tackle two big problems at once: high electricity prices and the growing need for power in the tech world. They want to make tech companies help pay for new power plants. This could help keep electricity prices from going up too much while also supporting t

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Money Talks: New York's Governor Race Heats Up

January 17, 2026

Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County Executive, is in for a tough fight against Governor Kathy Hochul. Hochul has a massive financial advantage, with a staggering $32 million in her campaign war chest. This money comes from powerful unions, wealthy corporations, and millionaire donors. Blakeman, on th

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Texas Governor Tightens Medicaid Fraud Checks

January 17, 2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked state health officials to check for possible fraud in Medicaid. This is part of a bigger plan to stop fraud in government programs. Abbott has already started two other fraud prevention projects. All three are connected. Abbott mentioned Minnesota's Medicaid fra

education

California's Education System: Spending More, Gaining Less

January 17, 2026

California's education system is spending a lot of money, but the results are not impressive. Governor Gavin Newsom recently talked about the state's education achievements. He mentioned that California spends $27, 418 per student, which includes federal funds. He also highlighted expansions in pre-

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Washington's Political Shift: A Year of Change and Consequences

January 16, 2026

In 2025, Washington, D. C. experienced a significant political upheaval. A familiar face returned to the political scene, but this time with a radically different approach. The leader's second term was a stark contrast to the first, marked by a shift in advisors and a new, extreme agenda. The goal?

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Puerto Rico's Ex-Governor Gets a Break

January 16, 2026

President Donald Trump is planning to pardon Wanda Vázquez, the former governor of Puerto Rico. She admitted to breaking campaign finance rules last August, which involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Her sentencing was supposed to happen soon, with federal prosecutors asking for a ye