Chris Cargill

1 day ago | idahoednews.org | Chris Cargill

They couldn’t convince legislators. They couldn’t scare the public. They couldn’t pressure the governor. Three strikes, and you’re out. In the weeks since Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 93 – an education choice program that provides a simple tax credit for needy families – opponents have only ramped up the criticism. They now claim to have new momentum from a dubious and already-appealed lower court ruling in Utah regarding the Beehive State’s education choice program.

3 days ago | yelmonline.com | Chris Cargill

The United States Supreme Court ruled. Voters decided. Other states have acted. But all of this wasn’t enough for justices on the Washington state Supreme Court. That court on Thursday brazenly tossed a 2023 initiative in Spokane that prevented homeless camping within 1,000 feet of public areas including schools, childcare centers and parks. Concluding the measure was “administrative” in nature, rather than a policy matter, justices claimed it couldn’t be brought to voters.

3 days ago | chronline.com | Chris Cargill

The United States Supreme Court ruled. Voters decided. Other states have acted. But all of this wasn't enough for justices on the Washington state Supreme Court. That court on Thursday brazenly tossed a 2023 initiative in Spokane that prevented homeless camping within 1,000 feet of public areas including schools, childcare centers and parks. Concluding the measure was "administrative" in nature, rather than a policy matter, justices claimed it couldn't be brought to voters.

4 days ago | dailyinterlake.com | Chris Cargill

Imagine being assigned to a grocery store based on your zip code. Would you be able to find all the products you need at the right price? How would the grocery store adjust its pricing and offerings if it knew you didn’t have any other choice? This is the dilemma public school families often face – a situation wherein a quality school and equal opportunity can simply depend on where you live. For decades, millions of American children have been assigned to a public school.

6 days ago | missoulian.com | Chris Cargill

Imagine being assigned to a grocery store based on your zip code. Would you be able to find all the products you need at the right price? How would the grocery store adjust its pricing and offerings if it knew you didn’t have any other choice? This is the dilemma public school families often face — a situation wherein a quality school and equal opportunity can simply depend on where you live. For decades, millions of American children have been assigned to a public school.