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NJ Father Challenges Policy on Trans Student Confidentiality

TL/DR - Frederick Short Jr, a father in New Jersey, is suing the state over a policy that prevents schools from disclosing a student's transgender status to their parents. Short argues that the policy violates his constitutional right to raise his children and make decisions about their mental health care. The policy, issued by the Education…

NMU Trustees’ Strategic Budget & Investments Approved

TL/DR - The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees has approved a 2023-24 general fund operating budget that includes $3.3 million in new investments and initiatives, including a $1.5 million increase in financial aid and scholarships. The total general fund budget is $125.3 million, reflecting an increase of $6.6 million from the fiscal…

Exciting Debut of Cary’s First Laotian Restaurant

TL/DR - Former Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana chef Lon Bounsanga has announced plans to open a new Laotian street food restaurant, named SAAP, in Cary's new downtown park in November. The restaurant is set to feature a dining room with 70 seats, a 10-stool bar, and a 20-person patio, with the menu consisting of items like grilled skewers of tiger…