
Cellphone Bans in Schools: Are They Increasing Student Engagement?
Over 30 U.S. states now limit cellphone use in schools. Kentucky mandates phone-free classes, aiming for student focus.

Over 30 U.S. states now limit cellphone use in schools. Kentucky mandates phone-free classes, aiming for student focus.

GREAT FALLS — At a Montana GOP event, a debate over property taxes revealed a deep split among conservatives, with only two of four chairs filled on stage.

Wisconsin’s apprenticeship program hit a record high with over 18,000 apprentices and 3,000 employers in 2025.

The Detroit Federation of Teachers seeks district support amid ICE operations as its contract nears expiration.


Montana AG Austin Knudsen urges DOJ to examine $85B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, citing policy conflicts.

Governor Whitmer’s budget prioritizes literacy, proposing funds for teacher training, literacy coaches, and PreK programs.

State investigation into Helena’s resolution raises concerns over municipal rights and impacts on local immigration policies.

In 2025, the North Carolina Department of Commerce, in collaboration with its Rural Economic Development Division and the state’s Rural Infrastructure Authority, allocated $136.3 million in grants to rural communities across North Carolina. These grants are intended to revitalize housing, enhance industrial infrastructure, upfit older buildings to attract businesses, and

Marquette University allegedly favors wealthier families with scholarships, pushing low-income families into high-interest loans.

Aluminum tariffs hit Virginia cider maker; Supreme Court deliberates on legality of Trump’s trade policies, affecting small businesses.

Zainab Hakim, a U of M organizer, was fired after protesting, alleging free speech violations, now suing the school.