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Louisiana bans most cell phone use while driving
It will become illegal next month to use a phone while driving in Louisiana unless it's for hands-free calls or navigation.
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Report: LGBTQ+ rural teens find more support online than in their communities
For many rural teenagers, online spaces provide support and community they can’t find in real life. The research found these online resources having a positive effect on the mental health of LGBTQ+ rural teens.
The future of federal abortion data collection is unclear
Federal data collection on abortion is indefinitely on pause, making it difficult to determine how the reversal of Roe v. Wade has reshaped Americans' lives.
The challenges of tackling too much screen time
Excessive smartphone and social media use may harm youth, but are blanket school bans a feasible solution?
Inside Illinois’ journey to build a centralized platform for child welfare services
A digital transformation among six child welfare agencies in Illinois is helping to break down silos and connect families with the mental and behavioral health services they need.
Ohio lawmakers introduce competing proposal for online age verification
The latest offering, House bill 302, aims to share responsibility between apps and app stores.
As food insecurity creeps up, data helps food banks cater to those in need
Americans are concerned about food access and costs. Data maps are one tool communities can leverage to meet their needs.
Collection of student immigration data in Oklahoma public schools blocked
A controversial proposed rule from Oklahoma’s chief education official to require schools to collect immigration status of students will not take effect.
How a cloud transformation aims to improve one school district’s operations
The Chicago Public Schools District is undergoing a cloud transformation to improve business processes, and, ultimately, better serve students.
Bill that would have banned Texas minors from social media misses key deadline
House Bill 186, approved by the lower chamber in May, never received a vote in the Senate.
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Missouri will hand over personal data of food aid recipients to feds
Missouri has agreed to abide by a request from the federal government to turn over personal data about anyone receiving food assistance, the state social services agency confirmed to The Independent Tuesday.
Tech can help address aging population’s health needs, expert says
A program in New York aims to support healthy aging among older individuals by encouraging social interactions and health maintenance using TVs.
Albany’s blueprint for schools: cell-free halls, looser Yeshiva rules, new aid math
It’s up to school districts in New York to figure out how to implement cellphone bans, but the budget does include $13.5 million to assist districts in purchasing supplies that can help.
Tech helps New Jersey house unsheltered veterans
More than 30,000 U.S. veterans were unsheltered last year. New Jersey is turning to a cloud-enabled platform to streamline and expedite efforts to get veterans in the state housed.
Alabama governor to weigh cellphone ban bill
Gov. Kay Ivey in her 2025 State of the State endorsed legislation to ban cellphones in schools, saying that social media is negatively impacting students.
23andMe users’ genetic data is at risk, state AGs warn
State and federal laws may not protect consumers’ DNA information.
Iowa governor signs statewide ban on cellphones in class
The law requires school boards adopt a policy that, at minimum, bans the use of cellphones in class beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
How California sent residents’ personal health data to LinkedIn
The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.
Alabama Senate passes bills requiring device filters, app store age checks for minors
Lawmakers are considering two bills aim to prevent children from accessing potentially harmful content online.
Ohio judge permanently blocks social media age verification law
Gov. Mike DeWine is eager to appeal the decision, and state lawmakers are already working on alternatives.
