WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — With school just months away from starting again, the Williamson County school board and parents have been focused on how to handle instances of bullying. “When I heard him say all that, I went directly to the principals and I was like, just really scared. And I’m still scared to […]
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Joe Biden faltered in the debate. How will Gavin Newsom address calls to replace him?
As Democrats scramble in the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s poor performance against rival Donald Trump during the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election, the spotlight on California Gov. Gavin Newsom brightened. It puts Newsom, an official Biden surrogate and likely 2028 presidential candidate, in a tough spot. “It’s not going to be […]
Joe Biden faltered in the debate. How will Gavin Newsom address calls to replace him?
As Democrats scramble in the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s poor performance against rival Donald Trump during the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election, the spotlight on California Gov. Gavin Newsom brightened. It puts Newsom, an official Biden surrogate and likely 2028 presidential candidate, in a tough spot. “It’s not going to be […]
Biden and Trump’s back-and-forth on insulin fails to address the sky-high cost of health care
During Thursday night’s debate, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump spent a considerable amount of time trying to claim credit for lowering the high cost of insulin. But the back and forth over insulin prices failed to address the underlying issue that many Americans fret over: the exorbitant cost of health care. “The […]
California limits suspensions to address disparities. Do they exist in Sacramento schools?
Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email realitycheck@sacbee.com. Beginning July 1, school administrators will no longer be able to suspend students for low-level behavioral issues, also known as “willful defiance.” Justifications for a willful defiance suspension could include dress code […]
New law aims to bring justice to victims, address repeat offenders through bail reform
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — For some crime victims, justice is hard to come by. They go through the process and navigate the system only to find out that the suspect in their case received a low bond and walked free. It’s a reality that too many people deal with in Tennessee. However, starting July 1, […]
California Republicans respond to Gov. Newsom’s ‘unhinged’ State of the State address
California Republicans denounced Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pre-recorded State of the State address, which he released Tuesday morning and in which he called out “conservatives and delusional California bashers.” Members of the CAGOP mocked the governor for recording the address instead of facing the electorate live — especially after it was delayed so many months. “It’s […]
Lebanon County officials say more state funds needed to address rising mental health costs
Lebanon County officials continue to feel the strain of rising mental health services costs, saying a significant increase in state funds are needed to address the problem. Lebanon County Mental Health/Intellectual Disability/Early Intervention officials are projecting expenses at $8.78 million for the 2024-25 fiscal year, a 2.75% increase from the 2023-24 fiscal year. MH/ID/EI budget […]
Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu’s address to Congress as many plan to boycott
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress, nearly 60 Democrats skipped his speech nine years ago, calling it a slap in the face to then-President Barack Obama as he negotiated a nuclear deal with Iran. With Netanyahu scheduled to address U.S. lawmakers on July 24 and his […]
Beaches Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on project to address housing crisis in Duval
Housing affordability is a growing issue across Northeast Florida, with the median price to buy a home up almost six percent since last year according to Redfin. Action News Jax also told viewers Friday about a recent University of North Florida study that named Jacksonville the eviction capital of Florida. Now, Beaches Habitat for Humanity is […]
Trump to address conservative Christian group that advocates for national abortion ban
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump will address attendees at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s “2024 Road to Majority” conference in Washington on Saturday — an evangelical group whose advocacy for a national abortion ban conflicts with Trump’s policy statements on the issue. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has walked a tight rope in […]
Trump will address influential evangelicals who back him but want to see a national abortion ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is set to speak Saturday to a group of politically influential evangelicals who fiercely support him but would like to see the presumptive Republican presidential nominee promise to do more to restrict abortion. Trump’s stated opposition to signing a nationwide ban on abortion and his reluctance to detail some of […]