The recent agreement between coalition and opposition parties in the Netherlands to adjust the government’s budget has sparked a heated debate, particularly concerning the Education budget. Initially, there were planned cuts of €748 million to the Education budget, which have now been scrapped, tho
As the upcoming legislative session in New Hampshire looms, a significant debate is brewing over who should control energy policy in the state. The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are at the center of this contention, with the Office of the Consumer Advocate
In a move that has ignited considerable debate, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued executive order GA-46, which directs public hospitals to ask patients about their immigration status and report the findings, along with treatment costs, to the state. This directive, effective from November 1, 2024,
State immigration laws have become a contentious issue, with local law enforcement and immigrant-rights advocates raising significant concerns. Traditionally, immigration matters have been managed at the federal level, but state legislatures are increasingly stepping in due to the lack of
The New York City school board has faced a significant delay in voting on a proposal concerning student data privacy, raising alarms among parents and advocacy groups. The proposal outlines how the Education Department (DOE) collects, stores, and shares private student information, encompassing
Amid growing concerns over government surveillance and privacy erosion, recent revelations have spotlighted how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is circumventing sanctuary city protections through the use of data-sharing fusion centers. These centers, initially established by the
