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How a Utah Republican’s quiet battle for hunting access undercut LandBack hopes

This story is a partnership with Public Domain. IN MARCH 2025, NEWS TRICKLED OUT THROUGH INTERNET FORUMS that the Utah Legislature might double the price of non-resident hunting permits. This would have made Utah one of the most expensive states for …

Utah bans another Stephen King book from all public schools

A collection of Stephen King novellas that inspired two landmark films is the latest book banned from all Utah public schools. The 1982 collection, called “Different Seasons,” features the following four novellas: “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption: …

Utah just banned another Stephen King book from all public schools. Here’s what it’s about.

(Evan Agostini | Invision/AP) Stephen King attends the 2018 PEN Literary Gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. His 1998 novel "Bag of Bones" was added to Utah's growing list of titles banned …

Opinion: Bringing back learning with phone-free classrooms

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Anthropic's free Claude for Teachers debuts as pressure grows for teachers to adapt to AI

Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Anthropic, one of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies, is launching a version of its AI-powered assistant Claude for teachers …

What We Can Learn From the Current Menopause Moment

At a time when the Trump administration is endangering women’s health, more than half the states, red and blue alike, have introduced menopause legislation. Ad Policy All this momentum opens the door to reshape the national conversation about equity in …

Democrats Are Trying to Disqualify Trans Candidates. Here’s How

Jordan Korgood outside the Massachusetts State House in Boston on July 8, 2026. Photo by CJ Gunther for Uncloseted Media. Jordan Korgood has come a long way. In 2023, she ran into financial difficulties while studying at Northeastern University in Boston …

What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Utah book banning spree part of a broader, preemptive campaign of censorship and oppression

Earlier this week, the state of Utah added a 36th book to the list of books that every public school in the state now has to remove from its shelves. The latest target of the Utah censors is Stephen King’s Different Seasons, a collection of novellas, three …

Utah Board of Education hits book-banning milestone with a Stephen King novella

“Different Seasons,” by Stephen King, has made its way to the list of “Sensitive Materials Removed in a Public School Setting Statewide” by the Utah Board of Education. This marks a milestone: 40 books are now banned in the state of Utah. The book was …

Aurora Public Schools official gets national shout out for combating childhood hunger

Elizabeth Hernandez, center, hands “a bag of produce “Big Bag” to Janice Adams, last year. File Photo by PHILIP B. POSTON/Sentinel Colorado AURORA |  An Aurora Public Schools official in charge of ensuring students don’t go hungry while schools are out …

The transfer test: Utah approves framework pairing SLCC and the U

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah higher education leaders approved a new regional framework Thursday meant to make the state’s public colleges and universities work more closely together. For students at Salt Lake Community College, one of the biggest local changes …

Utah Board of Higher Education Announces Regional Framework to Improve College Access, Affordability and Quality

The Utah Board of Higher Education (UBHE) today introduced a regional framework designed to better align the state’s public colleges and universities. Authorized by House Bill 352 (Higher Education Alignment) from the 2026 General Session, the strategic …

Utah's Measles Outbreak Has Spread to 22 of 29 Counties, a Level No Other U.S. State Has Reported

Utah has spent more than a year fighting a measles outbreak that, unlike any other the United States has seen in the post-elimination era, has refused to stay contained to a single community or region. As of the most recent state health department update …

Two of Stephen King's most famous stories are now banned in Utah schools

SALT LAKE CITY — Two of Stephen King's most beloved stories are included in a book that has been removed from some Utah schools under the state's book ban law. "Different Seasons," the acclaimed collection of stories that inspired …

Demand outpaces funding for Utah Fits All Scholarships, 7,500 students on waitlist

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A record 27,560 students applied for Utah's state-funded Utah Fits All Scholarship program this year. In June, 19,800 scholarships were awarded, while about 7,500 students were placed on a waitlist. The program also saw a 90% …

Frustrated with book bans, these Utah bookstores now hand out free copies of titles pulled from public schools

State Lawmakers Are Increasingly Meddling in the Affairs of Public Universities

Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. Jennifer Brooks, a history professor at Auburn University, had barely unpacked from a trip out of town earlier this month when the messages …

Stateline: Public universities face escalating involvement from state lawmakers

William J. Samford Hall at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. The Auburn University Board of Trustees earlier this month voted to dissolve the university’s faculty senate. New laws in Alabama and other states give greater power to politically appointed …

Darwin AI Expands Into an Enterprise-Grade Platform for Statewide, Multi-Agency AI Governance

New enterprise capabilities advance Darwin Enterprise, the company's offering for governing AI across large-scale, multi-agency government. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Darwin AI, the AI governance and …

Global Climate Solutions Simulator Adds Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal to Range of Possible Climate Mitigation Tools

New feature supported by Ocean Visions allows stakeholders to explore the potential of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ocean Visions today announced the launch of a new Ocean …

San Francisco Sheriff's Deputy Faces Arraignment Today in Case Tied to County Jail Strip-Search Class Action

Deputy Nanette Musto, charged with battery and assault by a public officer, is arraigned this morning. The witness is a plaintiff in Veen Firm class action SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deputy Nanette Musto, …

OnGo Alliance Adopts Formal CBRS Policy Positions to Support Long-Term Innovation, Investment, and Deployment Stability

ACI-NA voices official support for CBRS as DFW, Miami International, and Minneapolis-St. Paul join OnGo Alliance's growing enterprise membership BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The OnGo Alliance, the driving force …

Pole Star Defense joins DSI’s 2nd Annual Maritime Security Summit as Platinum Sponsor

Pole Star Defense is a Platinum Sponsor of DSI’s 2nd Annual Maritime Security Summit, taking place July 15-16, 2026 in National Harbor, Maryland. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Summit convenes senior …

Leading Digital Trust Expert Unveils a Blueprint for Rebuilding Trust in an Era of AI, Data Breaches, and Identity Fraud

“The Trust Crisis: How Big Tech Stole Your Identity—and the New Model That Takes It Back” by Raj Ananthanpillai is released with Forbes Books. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Trust Crisis: How Big Tech …

Uzbekistan’s Digital Economy as a Tool for Diversification: Achievements and Strategic Challenges

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uzbekistan is demonstrating one of the highest rates of digital transformation in Central Asia. The authorities view the digital economy not as a separate sector, but as a key instrument for economic …

Felix Prehn's Goat Academy Welcomes 26,000th Student as Trustpilot Score Reached 4.6

With 26K students, 670K subscribers and a 4.6 Trustpilot score Goat Academy brings Felix Prehn closer to his goal of teaching 1 million people the stock market. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Felix Prehn's …

Trump's Body Language at the Ankara NATO Summit: Raluca Niță Interviewed by Dmitry Anopchenko

Author of The Silent Language of Power, Raluca Niță analyses Trump's body language at the Ankara NATO Summit in an exclusive interview with Dmitry Anopchenko BUCHAREST, ROMANIA, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Public affairs and …

Paula Fillmore-Sardinas Appointed to Community Advisory Panel for Washington State’s Historic Reparations Study

Washington is one of the first states in the nation to study reparative action for descendants of U.S. chattel slavery SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paula Fillmore-Sardinas Appointed to Community Advisory Panel …

MSI² anuncia la presentación del libro 'Ric Prado: La Pasión del Guerrero'

En alianza entre ClassicSubversive Editions y Bravo Zulu Publishers, el libro se lanzará oficialmente el 24 de julio en el Museo Americano de la Diáspora Cubana MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El Miami Strategic …

Scalise: We Will Not Let Communism Prevail

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-Fla.) to warn about the growing embrace of communist ideology among a new generation of …

The Leader's Floor Lookout: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:   Establishing Guardrails to Protect Americans’ Privacy in Firearm Purchases When Americans make a purchase at a firearm retailer, credit card companies can assign a specific merchant category code (MCC) …

NDSC Applauds Former Officials Urging Congress to Stop Transfer of Special Education to HHS

Former Republican and Democratic officials responsible for IDEA for 50 years urge Congress to act now to stop the transfer of special education to HHS WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Down …

FLEOA Supports H.R. 3633 While Recommending Targeted Refinements to Preserve and Strengthen Federal LE Protections

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), representing more than 34,000 active and retired federal law enforcement officers from over 65 federal agencies, has …

U.S. Representative Mike Levin Endorses Rimga Viskanta for Mayor of Encinitas

Levin joins the San Diego County Democratic Party and Encinitas & North Coast Democratic Club in backing Viskanta's bid for Encinitas Mayor. ENCINITAS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ENCINITAS, Calif. Rimga …

Ohio Common Ground Releases 'The Ledger Behind the Deal: A Framework for Assessing JobsOhio's Return to Ohio Taxpayers'

Ohio Publishes Extensive JobsOhio Data, but Not Enough to Independently Verify Taxpayer Return, New Nonpartisan Framework Finds DUBLIN, OH, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ohio Publishes Extensive JobsOhio Data, but Not Enough …

NARSSA Achieves Consecutive Double-Digit Growth of its Nationwide Network of Registered Social Security Analysts

RSSAs® Provide Specialized Social Security Planning and Claiming Guidance to Americans Preparing for Retirement NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts …

Craig McGraw Appointed to New Jersey Motor Truck Association's Board of Directors

Trans American Trucking executive and transport advocate brings more than 20 years of industry leadership to the NJMTA Board EAST BRUNSWICK , NJ, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trans American Trucking Service, Inc. is proud …

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