(NEXSTAR) – Daylight saving time 2024 is nearly upon us, and if you’re wondering why we keep this twice-a-year exercise going, you’re not alone. A number of states have already switched to permanent standard or daylight saving time, but just about every state has at least considered legislation in recent years that would end the […]
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Lawmaker calls to abolish Texas Education Agency. Here’s what experts say could happen.
A Texas lawmaker’s recent call to dismantle the Texas Education Agency could reflect a growing discontent with the state office in charge of overseeing primary and secondary public schooling. While education policy experts agree that disbanding the agency is unrealistic at best, the call — which comes during a primary election season — speaks more […]
Biden backed off a pledge to abolish the federal death penalty. That’s left an opening for Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he prepared to take office three years ago, Joe Biden‘s incoming administration considered a host of possible options to fulfill a campaign pledge to end the federal death penalty. One idea was an executive order, according to people familiar with the matter. But the White House did not issue one or […]