Americans Support School Chaplains but Are Divided on Vouchers and Vaccine Exemptions
A recent study indicates that most Americans think public schools should have access to religious pastors. The research, conducted by Associated Press/NORC, highlights varied perspectives on topics such as classroom vouchers and prayer. In fact, American adults show a 58-41% support for religious pastors in schools, and this view is especially strong among white evangelicals […]
House Republicans suggest $5 billion for vouchers for private schools
House Republicans are pushing for a scholarship program that could secure up to $5 billion annually to assist families in sending their children to private and religious schools. This is an unusual initiative aimed at utilizing public funds for private education. The proposal, part of a budget adjustment legislation released recently, aligns with Donald Trump’s […]
NYC parents excluded from childcare vouchers as Adams and Hochul argue over funding the $1B initiative.
In New York City, families are currently unable to apply for childcare vouchers as Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul face issues with funding the program, which has nearly $1 billion behind it. First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro stated on Monday that the city lacks the funds to accept new applicants, only being able […]
‘People Don’t Actually Need’ Vouchers, Since Most Using Them Go to Private Schools Anyway
On Thursday's “MSNBC Prime,” President Randy Weingerten of the American Federation of Teachers claimed that federal education money is either a tax cut on school vouchers or a blocked grant. She insisted that “people don't really need them.” While discussing the move to eliminate the Federal Department of Education, Weingarten said:[T]Ake Mississippi, it did a […]
Randi Weingarten decries school choice vouchers as ‘tax credit’ for wealthy
Teachers Union boss Randy Weingarten said in a recent podcast appearance that President Donald Trump's plan to end the Department of Education would mean more funding for school choice vouchers. Weingarten's comments came in a podcast interview with Molly Jong-Fast. He spoke about the implications of Trump's spending reforms, particularly his plan to end the […]
Tennessee Approves School Vouchers, Excludes Children of Illegal Aliens
The Tennessee governor has signed a law expanding K-12 school vouchers for parents, except for illegal immigrants who are not eligible for the program. The $447 million program is called “universal” for state parents. However, Republican lawmakers confirmed that one sector is not available to the program, Associated Press It has been reported. Watch – […]
Another Quick Trump Turnaround as NYC Mayor Eric Adams Flips Against Vouchers for Migrants
New York City's Democratic Mayor Eric Adams announced a $53 million free debit card program for immigrants just one day after President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 election with his hard-line stance on immigration. suddenly announced its termination. Adams announced the program in February, ostensibly to help undocumented immigrants buy their own food. He also […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces End To NYC Food Vouchers For Illegal Immigrants
New York Democratic Mayor Eric Adams' office announced Thursday that New York City will stop providing food stamps to immigrants, CBS News New York reported. New York City is phasing out a program that provides prepaid debit cards to immigrant families staying in city-funded hotels to purchase meals and necessities. According to to CBS News […]
Meta fires staff who abused $25 meal vouchers: report
Mark Mahaney, Head of Internet Research at Evercore ISI, reveals key Big Tech stocks during an appearance on “Varney & Co.” tech giant meta The company has reportedly fired about 20 Los Angeles-based employees for misusing the company's $25 meal vouchers to purchase non-food household items. of The Financial Times reported Meta fired workers last […]
Meta fires staff for ‘using free meal vouchers to buy household goods’ | Meta
Mehta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, reportedly fired about 24 staff members at its Los Angeles office for using $25 meal credits to buy things like toothpaste, laundry detergent and wine glasses. . The tech company, which has a market capitalization of £1.2 trillion and also owns the messaging platform WhatsApp, last week after […]