SUMMARY: The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents has recommended policies promoting institutional neutrality, banning DEI tactics, and requiring education on America’s founding documents. USG institutions will avoid political or ideological tests, affirmations, or oaths in admissions, employment, or orientation. Employment decisions will focus on qualifications and abilities. Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, students will study key historical documents, including the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” The policies aim to strengthen academic communities, promote free thought, and ensure merit-based admissions and hiring.

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SUMMARY: Texas has allocated over $225 million in grants to enhance law enforcement in rural areas, addressing salary and recruitment challenges. The Rural Law Enforcement Grant Program, established by SB 22 in 2023, aims to bridge funding gaps in under-resourced counties. In fiscal 2024, $125.7 million was awarded to 502 recipients, and $98.4 million in fiscal 2025 to 396 recipients. While the program has enabled significant salary increases and hiring, some sheriffs report that county officials are blocking funds for political reasons. Advocates suggest allowing direct applications from sheriffs for a more effective funding process.

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SUMMARY: The Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council has recommended the introduction of a new tax credit to attract nuclear energy investments and to include nuclear energy facilities in the Certified Green Energy Production Facilities tax break to enhance the state’s supply chain. Additionally, a dedicated jobs tax credit is proposed for companies investing in nuclear jobs. A three-year pilot program, the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Workforce Center, aims to improve workforce development in the sector. The report, announced by Gov. Bill Lee, outlines 19 recommendations focusing on cost management, supply chain growth, workforce training, regulatory efficiency, and coalition building to meet future energy demands.

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