N.J. bill grants local election boards greater authority to determine ballot validity
TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed bill in New Jersey would expand the authority of local election boards to make initial determinations about the validity of ballots, particularly in cases involving ambiguous marks…
Medical Association Sues Red State Over Race Quotas On Government Boards
Medical Association Sues Red State Over Race Quotas On Government Boards Katelynn Richardson on November 8, 2023 An association of medical professionals filed a lawsuit against Tennessee Wednesday over a requirement that…
Suffolk County Police Dept. Announces New Citizen Advisory Boards
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – The Suffolk County Police Department has unveiled its new initiative, the Precinct Level Advisory Boards (PLABs), aimed at enhancing the connection between the police force and the community.…
NJ Superior Court Halts School Boards’ Policies Conflicting with State Anti-discrimination Law
TRENTON, NJ – In a move towards protecting civil rights, especially those of LGBTQIA+ students, the Superior Court of New Jersey has granted a preliminary injunction against new policies enacted by the…
FBI Whistleblower Disputes Wray Testimony On School Boards
FBI Whistleblower Disputes Wray Testimony On School Boards Harold Hutchison on July 12, 2023 FBI whistleblower Stephen Friend disputed testimony from FBI Director Christopher Wray Wednesday, saying the agency’s Joint Terrorism Task…
California Court Blocks Diversity Quotas For Corporate Boards
California Court Blocks Diversity Quotas For Corporate Boards Alexa Schwerha on December 20, 2022 The California Court of Appeals upheld two injections against state-mandated diversity quotas on corporate boards earlier this month,…
Edible Introduces New Dessert Boards to Feed a Crowd
Boards Packed with Fresh Fruit, Chocolate, Brownies, Cookies, Cupcakes and Cheesecake Atlanta, GA (-) Step aside charcuterie boards, Edible has a sweet way to wow your party guests and earn extra brownie…
National School Boards Association Executive Reportedly Knew About Attorney General’s Memorandum Targeting Parents Before It Was Published
A National School Boards Association (NSBA) executive reportedly knew about Attorney General Merrick Garland’s memorandum targeting concerned parents before it was published, according to new information obtained by Parents Defending Education. Chip…
NJEA chimes in on Murphy’s decision to end mask mandate, applauds shift of power to local school boards
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Education Association, the largest teacher’s union in New Jersey today said it is “cautiously optimistic” about Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to drop the statewide school mask…
School Boards Sue After Republican Governor Makes Masks Optional
Seven Virginia school boards are taking legal action over Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order that made masks optional in the state’s schools starting Monday. Youngkin issued an executive order upon…
Minnesota School Boards Association Terminates Membership With NSBA, Announces Creation Of New National ‘Consortium’
The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) terminated its membership with the National School Boards Association on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the organization. Minnesota is the latest state to leave…
US Ed. Sec. Solicited Letter From The National School Boards Association Calling Parents Domestic Terrorists
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona allegedly solicited the National School Boards Association (NSBA) letter comparing parents to domestic terrorists, according to emails obtained by Parents Defending Education (PDE). “Chip [Slaven, then-interim executive director…
Parents Are ‘Furious’ Over School Board’s Decision To Give Teachers More Time Off To Relieve Stress
A Maryland school board approved a calendar change to provide teachers more time off, which infuriated parents over concerns that it will set their children back academically. On Dec. 7, the Montgomery…
Texas Republicans Call On School Districts To Leave School Boards Association
The Texas Freedom Caucus called on the state’s independent school districts to exit the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) in a Monday letter. The Freedom Caucus previously urged the TASB to…
National School Boards Association Removes Letter Comparing Parents To Domestic Terrorists From Its Website
The National School Boards Association scrubbed its letter, which compared the actions of concerned parents at school board meetings to those of domestic terrorists, from its website. The deleted National School Boards…
South Carolina School Boards Association Leaves National School Boards Association
The South Carolina School Boards Association voted to end its membership in the National School Boards Association due to the NSBA’s letter urging President Joe Biden to use federal law enforcement to…
New Hampshire School Boards Are Dumping The NSBA After It Called Parents ‘Domestic Terrorists’
The New Hampshire School Boards Association chapter is the latest state-level organization to withdraw its membership from the National School Boards Association. The New Hampshire School Boards Association (NHSBA) sent out a…