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World
As Literacy Lags, Hochul Proposes Changing How Schools Teach Reading
New York State ranks 32nd in reading proficiency. The governor is proposing changes to literacy education to address that.
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World
When Will New York Solve Its Housing Crisis? Probably Not This Year.
As the state’s legislative session gets underway, the politicians who could fix the problem face big hurdles.
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US
Trump Appeals Decision Barring Him From Maine Primary Ballot
The move attempts to overturn the decision which made Maine the second state to rule the former president ineligible for…
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US
In 2024, Expect New Debates on A.I., Gender and Guns
Some of the most contentious issues in the country will dominate the agendas of state legislatures returning to work in…
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US
Maine Secretary of State Targeted by ‘Swatting’ After Trump Ballot Decision
Shenna Bellows is the latest politician to fall victim to a hoax emergency call meant to provoke an armed police…
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Opinion
Governor Defiance Tries to Usurp Washington’s Role
In mid-December, just one day after Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas signed into law a radical new immigration bill, immigrant…
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Travel
As Fury Erupts Over Campus Antisemitism, Conservatives Seize the Moment
Republicans have been attacking elite universities for years. After a tense congressional hearing last week, many on the left are…
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World
It’s 2024. Here Are the New Laws That New Yorkers Should Know About.
Legislation touching on nearly every aspect of life in the state, including wages, health care and education, is going into…
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US
New State Laws on Hot-Button Issues Take Effect Today
Many state laws take effect on the first day of 2024, including new rules on gun safety, a ban on…
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US
Sununu Says Christie Should Drop Out Ahead of New Hampshire Primary
Mr. Sununu, the state’s governor, expressed concern that Mr. Christie would pull support from his preferred candidate, Nikki Haley.