Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill among 14 to be introduced in monsoon session of legislature, says chief minister Fadnavis | India News – Times of India

Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill among 14 to be introduced in monsoon session of legislature, says chief minister Fadnavis | India News – Times of India

Mumbai: With state govt scrapping the two controversial govt resolutions on the third-language policy, the Maharashtra Legislature’s monsoon session may not be disrupted as envisaged.On Sunday, addressing a press conference at Sahyadri state guest house, CM Devendra Fadnavis said 14 bills will be introduced during the monsoon session, including the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill,…

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Florida legislature approves bill allowing Charter Schools to share space in public campuses, Sparking debate over school choice – Times of India

Florida legislature approves bill allowing Charter Schools to share space in public campuses, Sparking debate over school choice – Times of India

On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day legislative session, Florida lawmakers quietly passed a contentious education bill that could reshape the future of public schooling in the state. The move allows privately operated charter schools to “co-locate” within traditional public schools, essentially letting them operate rent-free inside taxpayer-funded campuses, including…

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Tennessee legislature adjourns after passing DEI restrictions – The Times of India

Tennessee legislature adjourns after passing DEI restrictions – The Times of India

Tennessee’s Republican-controlled legislature closed its session Tuesday by pushing through a decisive set of bills targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In a crescendo of conservative policymaking, lawmakers dismantled long-standing frameworks meant to bolster representation in government and higher education, replacing them with a strict meritocratic model. Central to the legislative finale was a…

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Princeton University stands against bills targeting legacy admissions, antisemitism, and Islamophobia in NJ legislature – The Times of India

Princeton University stands against bills targeting legacy admissions, antisemitism, and Islamophobia in NJ legislature – The Times of India

Princeton opposes New Jersey Senate bills targeting legacy admissions and bias definitions. (Getty Images) Princeton University is opposing two New Jersey Senate bills introduced in 2024 that would significantly affect its admissions policies and campus speech guidelines. The two bills, Senate Bill 3370 and Senate Bill 2937, have sparked a debate on how higher education…

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Tennessee Legislature Meets With Trump Playbook on its Agenda

Tennessee Legislature Meets With Trump Playbook on its Agenda

A special session of the Tennessee General Assembly that began on Monday reflects the way President Trump’s aggressive conservative agenda is already emboldening Republicans to pursue his priorities at the state level. Gov. Bill Lee has proposed new measures to toughen immigration enforcement, including the creation of a position in state government that would directly…

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Pradeep Yadav named Congress legislature party leader in Jharkhand | India News – Times of India

Pradeep Yadav named Congress legislature party leader in Jharkhand | India News – Times of India

Pradeep Yadav (Picture credit: IANS) RANCHI: The Congress, which is a part of the JMM-led ruling coalition in Jharkhand, named Poreyahat MLA Pradeep Yadav as the leader of its legislature party on Thursday. Khijri MLA Rajesh Kachhap was named the deputy leader of the Congress legislature party. Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato approved their names on…

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