(The Center Square) – More work is to be done, including getting a win at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Still, two years into the second term of Republican President Donald Trump, reclaiming Title IX in the spirit as President Richard Nixon signed it 54 years ago to the day on Tuesday remains a challenge accepted by supporters across the nation. North Carolinian Payton McNabb says the administration has backed up their words.
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Title IX at 54 years, Illinois digital currency tax, Georgia election overhaul, FEMA disaster funding gaps, and Virginia's 183% legislative pay raise.
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