Cleveland, OH — A Rolling Cash 5 ticket sold at a downtown Cleveland retailer has delivered a $110,000 jackpot to one lucky player, the Ohio Lottery announced Thursday. The winning ticket, from…
TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Education Committee advanced a bill on Monday aimed at protecting the right to access diverse library materials and shielding librarians from harassment linked to book ban efforts.…
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in New Jersey would force every school district in the state to adopt an official policy on obscene reading materials in school libraries. The move…
TRENTON, NJ — It could soon be illegal for school districts and librarians to remove inappropriate books from school libraries under a new law introduced by Democrats in Trenton. The New Jersey…
Every American should be appalled at this selective prosecution. Today the target is former President Donald Trump. Tomorrow it may be a Democrat. Some had asked whether a jury selected in Manhattan, which…
WASHINGTON, DC — Protect the Public’s Trust has raised concerns about the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) data, suggesting it may misguide policy decisions. Michael Chamberlain, Director of Protect the Public’s…
Trenton, NJ – Freshman Assembly members Dawn Fantasia and Michael Inganamort, alongside Senator Parker Space, have voiced their opposition to a controversial bill that would protect certain individuals from liability for providing…
Bill to Protect Librarians from Lawsuits Draws Criticism in New Jersey TRENTON, NJ – Assemblyman Erik Peterson criticizes a new bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Zwicker, aimed at protecting librarians from lawsuits…
By Stefanno Sulaiman and Gayatri Suroyo JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia has reduced its 2023 budget deficit significantly to 347.6 trillion rupiah ($22.48 billion), equivalent to 1.65% of gross domestic product (GDP) based on…
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK (Reuters) – A measure of the cost of borrowing short-term funds backed by U.S. Treasuries spiked this week to its highest since 2019, a move some market…
ENOLA, PA — Cupboard Maker Books, a Pennsylvania bookstore, recently lost a cherished member, Zak, their resident cat. For three years, Zak was a familiar and comforting presence for patrons and staff,…
American Library Association Helped Draft Bill Cracking Down On Bans Of Sexually Explicit Books Megan Brock on October 1, 2023 The former president of the American Library Association (ALA) said the organization…
(Reuters) – Codelco will undertake due diligence on Australia’s Lithium Power International, the Chilean copper miner said on Thursday, but added that there is no certainty the discussions will lead to a…
Every state has its share of outdated or just plain bizarre laws. New Jersey is no exception. While these laws may seem absurd, they were often created to solve very specific issues…
School District Flags Nearly 400 Books That May Depict Sex Acts, Gender Identity In Violation Of New State Law Reagan Reese on July 31, 2023 An Iowa school district has flagged 374…
McCarthy Promised Trump He Would Get His Impeachments Wiped Off The Books: REPORT Mary Lou Masters on July 20, 2023 House Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy promised former President Donald Trump he would…
Dem Gov Signs Law Restricting Kids’ Access To Sexually Explicit Books Brandon Poulter on June 30, 2023 Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill into law Wednesday that will limit…
National Library Conference Speaker Advises Librarians On How To Hide LGBTQ Books From Parents Reagan Reese on June 20, 2023 A speaker at a national library conference gave school and public librarians…
Keynote Speaker At National Library Association Conference Says ‘Explicit’ Books Can Be ‘Really Valuable’ To Students Reagan Reese on June 20, 2023 A speaker at a national library conference advised librarians that…
‘Smut’: Town Board Partially Freezes Public Library Funding Amid Parent Protests Over Sexually Explicit Books For Kids Reagan Reese on June 15, 2023 A grassroots coalition of 250 Virginia parents and community…
Air Force Library Plans Pride-Themed Family ‘Storytime,’ Promotes Kids Books Pushing Gender Transitions Micaela Burrow on June 14, 2023 A U.S. Air Force library plans to stage a gay pride-themed storytime on…
Blue State Gov Displays Sexually Explicit Books While Signing Bill Prohibiting ‘Book Bans’ Reagan Reese on June 13, 2023 Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker promoted several sexually explicit books while signing a…
CARRIE SHEFFIELD: This New Books Unravels Just How Deeply Liberal Media Bias Runs Carrie Sheffield on June 10, 2023 With the GOP presidential primary gearing up and Durham report bombshells evaporating into…
Biden Admin To Appoint Official To Protect Sexually Explicit Books From Being Banned Will Kessler on June 8, 2023 The Biden administration announced the creation of a new position on Thursday that…
Sen. Michael Testa and Sen. Ed Durr said that despite fearmongering from Gov. Phil Murphy and Trenton Democrats, nobody is looking to ban books of any kind.…
Catholic Org Launches Initiative Encouraging Parents To Revolt Against Sexually Explicit, Transgender Books Reagan Reese on June 2, 2023 A Catholic organization is launching a campaign through the month of June that…