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Dr. Britton summarized a statewide report showing a 59% rise in special-education identification over eight years, rising spending and $757 million in annual outplacement costs; he said those trends mirror district experience and will affect budgeting and policy work.

Officials acknowledged patients and veterans use kratom for pain and disorder support and said advocacy groups have a one-year window to testify and seek reconsideration while the state ban is in place.

A coalition of civil rights and advocacy groups has announced plans to deploy hundreds of poll watchers this fall at heavily minority precincts in four battleground states. The initiative, known as the Vote Safe project, aims to counter perceived threats of voter intimidation from the Trump administration. Organizers argue that federal agents may be present at polling locations, creating an environment of fear among voters. The project seeks to ensure electoral integrity by monitoring voting processes and providing real-time support to voters. While the administration has not officially ruled out having federal agents at polls, the advocacy groups emphasize their commitment to protecting democratic participation. This effort comes amid heightened concerns about voter suppression tactics and the need for transparent election oversight. The deployment of poll watchers is expected to focus on areas with significant minority populations, where historical disparities in voting access have been documented. Critics argue that such measures could exacerbate tensions between political factions, while supporters view them as necessary safeguards against systemic bias. The initiative underscores broader debates about the role of grassroots organizations in maintaining electoral fairness and the balance between security and civil liberties during elections.

WASHINGTON - The U.S. government's efforts to denaturalize immigrants have a long and complex history, evolving from targeting war criminals to addressing broader national security concerns. Recent de

LONDON - A recent ruling by the United Kingdom's highest court has led to significant changes in women's soccer, sparking a heated debate on inclusion, fairness, and safety in sports. The court's Apri

One Republican who voted against the cuts to federal benefits cast doubt that the provisions would end up in the final version of the GOP reconciliation bill.

By Akash Sriram (Reuters) -A coalition of U.S. labor unions and progressive advocacy groups urged state financial officers overseeing public pension funds to oppose fresh pay awards for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, warning the excessive cost poses risks to workers’ retirement savings. A mix of labor unions and liberal advocacy groups, including the American Federation of Teachers and MoveOn, urged state officials to press asset managers to reject Musk’s new pay plans and push for stronger board independence at the EV maker, in a letter exclusively shared with Reuters. Many states manage pension funds for teachers and other employees, which are among the largest U.S. investors. Tesla and Musk did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The appeal comes amid a legal saga over Musk’s record pay package. In January last year, Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick (NYSE:MKC) voided Musk’s 2018 package, then valued at about $56 billion, calling it an "unfathomable" award by a conflicted board. Tesla this month granted Musk 96 million new shares valued at about $29 billion as a good-faith interim payment while his 2018 pay package remains under appeal. The Tesla board said to shareholders that retaining Musk is essential, as his leadership is critical for the company’s transition from an EV maker to a robotics and AI-focused firm. In June last year, Tesla shareholders ratified the payout and approved relocating the company’s legal home to Texas, but the court case remained unresolved, with McCormick later allowing for appeals that could extend for months. The groups urged officials to oppose any new pay package and to vote against directors who fail to show independence from Musk. Tesla has not yet published a proxy outlining the ballot items at the next annual meeting, but the groups expect the issue to be included.