Va. lawmakers consider sweeping changes to special education
(Getty Images) Two Virginia lawmakers are proposing sweeping measures to improve the state’s provision of special education services as criticisms from parents...
Lawsuit Seeks to Protect Nantahala National Forest From Logging
Conservation groups have sued the U.S. Forest Service, arguing that the agency's plans to log a sensitive area of the Nantahala National Forest in...
Three interesting bills: English ivy sales, decriminalizing suicide and juror ages
A view of the Virginia House of Delegates Chamber in Richmond. (Nathaniel Cline/Virginia Mercury) Hundreds of bills are filed for General Assembly...
Wisconsin seeks public’s help in identifying foodborne illness outbreaks
Wisconsin's health department has launched a system to help people report foodborne illnesses to more quickly identify outbreaks. In the form of an online...
Farmers threatened by invasive species and worker shortage
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Access to land, affordable water and aging infrastructure are all consistent challenges farmers in Hawaii struggle with. With an ever-growing...
Lawmakers move forward with bill that would require cameras in special education classrooms
Lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would require school districts to place camera in special education classrooms. The bill's author, State Rep....
ACLU of Indiana testifies in opposition to bill they say aims to censor classroom...
The ACLU of Indiana has testified in opposition to SB 128 which would mandate that school boards approve any instruction and learning materials used...
Animal Shelters Team Up for Adoption Event Feb. 10
There's always an animal in need in central Arkansas. You can help by adopting a dog or puppy next weekend at the largest multi-shelter...
Breakfast links: Civil rights org sues DC landlord for discrimination against prospective tenants
DC landlord sued for discriminating against potential residents. The Equal Rights Center, a civil rights organization, is suing AIR Communities in DC for discrimination...
Recorder encourages county residents to secure property fraud protection
Initiative part of a statewide effort to crack down on mortgage fraud. With the increasing threat of mortgage fraud and identity theft, Hamilton County...
