Mississippi lawmakers adopt increased K-12 public education budget even as student totals decline
https://magnoliatribune.com/2026/03/30/mississippi-lawmakers-adopt-increased-k-12-public-education-budget-even-as-student-totals-decline/
Arkansas lawmakers approve $192M tax cut legislation, end session
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed another round of income tax cuts into law Wednesday afternoon, marking the conclusion of a three-day special session.
Louisiana lawmakers approve Jeff Landry plan to cut school budgets to fund teacher stipends
Louisiana lawmakers approved Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to cut nearly $170 million from school budgets to pay for teacher stipends, according to vote tallies released Wednesday, though a court has temporarily blocked the plan from taking effect.
Beyond the Ratings: Key School Funding Trends Shaping the South
Publish Date: June 24, 2026 By Kylie Allen, EdTrust-Tennessee [...]
Tax Season at the Statehouse: The Stakes for Schools
If you follow state legislatures in the South, you’ve likely seen tax proposals moving this spring. These policies raise an important question for education advocates about how tax policy matters for schools and students.
Protect Our Schools KY advocating on state and federal level
(LEX 18) — Protect Our Schools Kentucky, the group behind the defeat of the school choice amendment in November, relaunched its efforts at the Capitol on Wednesday. The statewide coalition for public education says this time, its fight is both on the state and federal levels.
Students File Lawsuit Against Commonwealth of Kentucky Demanding a Quality Public Education
Standing on the steps of the Franklin Circuit Courthouse, [...]
Kentucky students challenging whether the state is meeting its constitutional duty on education
A student-led lawsuit claims Kentucky’s education system has been [...]
Georgia Republicans, against backdrop of 2026 election, push to eliminate state income tax
As the 2026 election looms, Georgia Republicans seeking higher [...]
Arkansas Legislature gears up for final weeks of 2025 session
Arkansas legislative leaders say they expect long days at [...]
