内容摘要：This image shows an interior view of the Liljestrand House in Honolulu, Hawaii, designed by architect Vladimir Ossipoff. (Kristina Linnea Garcia via AP)

This image shows an interior view of the Liljestrand House in Honolulu, Hawaii, designed by architect Vladimir Ossipoff. (Kristina Linnea Garcia via AP)

Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter described the bills as “common sense” while members of the Democratic caucus condemned the legislation as “a waste of taxpayer money” that “won’t bring down the cost of eggs.”The legislation is part of a widespread effort in conservative states to regulate how schools handle social issues, a mission that has been

Alabama joins at least 20 states that have considered legislation in 2025 that would mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools or state buildings, according to an Associated PressThe sponsor of Alabama’s Ten Commandments bill, Rep. Mark Gidley, said that he did not want to promote one particular religion. Instead, he said the bill recognizes the Ten Commandments, which appear in the Old Testament of the Bible, as “one of the principal foundational documents that guided the ideas that created this great country.” The legislation said that the display should be supplemented by materials that emphasize its historical context.In 2024, Louisiana became the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every classroom in public schools and colleges. The law

by a federal judge last year who ruled the law had an “overtly religious” purpose.The push for the Ten Commandments in public places is

But in past weeks, the bills have drawn vocal protest from religious leaders around the state who believe the slate of religious legislation will violate the First Amendment and create a hostile environment for religious minorities in Alabama public schools.

Steve Silberman, a rabbi who has worked at a synagogue in Mobile for 35 years, testified at a March committee hearing that he is concerned the Ten Commandments bill “unfairly sidelines Alabamians who may have diverse views of religious traditions.”“We hope that this is a strong message, and especially during the inclement months,” said Michael Hanson, the acting chief patrol agent for the Grand Forks, North Dakota, sector, which covers North Dakota and Minnesota. “You know, there very well could have been 11 deaths associated with this event.”

SOMIS, Calif. (AP) — Andreas Tompros lost his home and at least a third of his avocado orchard tolast year, but the 47-year-old grower is not worried about his farm making a comeback.

While California farmers often rattle off a list of challenges they face including high labor costs,and overseas competition, many avocado growers say they have a good thing going. A key reason may come as a surprise to some — Mexican imports.