A coalition of state attorneys general sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its decision to cut $11 billion in federal funds that go toward COVID-19 initiatives and various public health projects across the country.
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CTU reaches a contract deal: What’s new and how it will affect CPS students
The third-largest teachers union in the nation wrapped up bargaining for the first time in 15 years without a strike vote or strike.
A Senate vote to reverse President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada is testing Republican support
With President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada.
FDA’s top tobacco official is removed from post in latest blow to health agency’s leadership
The Food and Drug Administration’s chief tobacco regulator has been removed from his post amid sweeping cuts at the agency and across the federal health workforce handed down Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter.
Layoffs begin at US health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food
Employees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department began receiving notices of dismissal on Tuesday in an overhaul ultimately expected to lay off up to 10,000 people. The notices come just days after President Donald Trump moved to strip workers of their collective bargaining rights at HHS and other agencies throughout the government.
Wisconsin voters to choose top education official and consider voter ID amendment
Wisconsin’s top education official will be elected Tuesday in a race between the teachers union-backed incumbent and a Republican-supported critic.
Control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is at stake in race that’s drawn powerful political interests
Majority control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will be decided Tuesday in a race that broke records for spending and has become a proxy battle for the nation’s political fights.
Illinois becomes first state to mandate halal, kosher meals be available in public institutions such as schools
With the Faith By Plate Act mandating halal and kosher meals be offered at places such as public schools, Muslim parents are thrilled and hope the state follows proper guidelines around slaughtering methods.
CPS, teachers union reach proposed contract deal after a year of tough negotiations
The Chicago Teachers Union reached a deal with Chicago Public Schools on a new contract, capping off nearly a year of negotiations.
Judge pauses Trump administration plans to end temporary legal protections for Venezuelans
A federal judge on Monday paused plans by the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, a week before they were scheduled to expire.