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Fox News
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
NJ mom calls out Democrats for 'infuriating' focus on Trump, detention centers as students fall behind
A New Jersey mother argues Democrats in her state are so focused on fighting the Trump administration that they've left their own constituents behind as Garden State students struggle. "It's really just infuriating," Christina Calvanico Greenberg, a mom of two, told "Fox & Friends" Tuesday. "My children are 13 and 15. They've gone through the Keyport school system. Our high school has a 14% proficiency rate in science. Why are they not storming and saying, 'What is going on in these districts? You're receiving millions of dollars. You have millions going in. Why is that not a priority?" A trio of Democratic lawmakers said they were justified in "storming" an ICE facility in Newark last week, arguing that President Donald Trump's administration is "weaponizing law enforcement." Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was also present and was arrested and charged with trespassing. "Why are detention centers where we're focusing? As a mother, it's incredibly infuriating," Greenberg responded. The Nation's Report Card indicates that only 38% of 8th graders in the Garden State are proficient in reading, while only 37% are proficient in math. In February, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy hinted at a brighter future for education by saying the state's budget would provide "the single largest investment" into New Jersey's public schools in history. "With the funding, we're not merely investing in the success of our state students – which we obviously are – [but] we are also helping every working parent save more of their money because every additional dollar the state spends on public education is a dollar our families get to save in property taxes," he said at the time. But Greenberg failed to find the words convincing, arguing sky-high costs for educational funding have not yielded satisfactory results. "I'm a little confused because Keyport is a very blue-collar town. We have a lot of amazing, hard-working people. We also have a very large senior citizen population here. A 20% raise to our taxes was going to be approximately $1,000 to $1,500 per household…" she said, a price tag she says seems impossible for constituents footing the bill. "I honestly don't know how he's putting his head on the pillow every night," Greenberg said of the governor. "I don't know how seniors in our town are affording this. And I don't know how middle-class families are shelling out that extra thousand dollars a year right now."
CBS News
25-02-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
John Beargease Sled Dog Marathon's start location moved due to warm temps, organizers say
Organizers of the John Beargrease Dog Marathon in northeastern Minnesota say the race's starting location is being moved due to melting snow. The 40th anniversary of the race, which was originally slated to begin at Billy's in Duluth, will now start just north of Two Harbors on March 2. Deteriorating snow conditions prompted the change. "Weather always plays a role in sled dog racing, and unfortunately, the recent warm temperatures have made conditions at our original start line unsuitable for the race, there is virtually no snow as of right now," Mike Keyport, president of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, said. "While we're disappointed to move from our traditional start, we're grateful for the support of Two Harbors and our dedicated volunteers who make this race possible. Our team has worked hard to ensure the course remains safe and competitive, and we're looking forward to an exciting race." Spectators and teams can access the new starting location by taking Highway 2 to the North Shore State Trail on Township Road 24. There will be signage to help direct traffic. Keyport says the last-minute change means volunteers and donations are more important than ever. "If you've ever thought about being a part of the Beargrease, now is the perfect time to jump in and help," Keyport said. "It takes an incredible team to put on a race of this scale, and we truly couldn't do it without our volunteers and generous supporters." Last year, organizers had to cancel the race due to a lack of snow. This year's race was delayed until March due to a loss of snowpack. The marathon has been a staple along the North Shore since 1980. The 300-mile course is a qualifier for the Iditarod. Note: Video is from Jan. 2, 2025.
