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According to the most recent information from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NEAP) show years of disrupted learning due to the effects of the pandemic. While test scores have dipped across the nation, the results show the decline was less severe in Utah. The State Superintendent Sydnee Dickson said that Utah students demonstrated “remarkable resiliency during the pandemic relative to other students in the nation.”

The state received $900 million in federal funds which was prioritized to individual students’ learning needs, after school and summer programs, technology and social supports.

Where Mike Lee, Evan McMullin stand on proposed national abortion ban

Back in June, Sen. Lindsey Graham proposed federal legislation that would prohibit on-demand abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy except in instances of rape, incest or major health complications for the mother and would leave more restrictive laws up to the states.

This proposed legislation put his fellow Republicans in a tough spot and has drawn criticism from Sen. Mike Lee. When asked about the bill, Lee stated his belief that this is not a federal issue and will not sign onto the legislation saying, “Moreover, the best way to save the most babies is to allow states, each state to protect babies in the way they deem most appropriate for their state.”

Lee’s challenger in the upcoming midterm, Evan McMullin, who describes himself as pro-life, said, “We can reduce the number of abortions in America while ensuring sensible exceptions exist.” In his debate with Sen. Lee, he stressed his position that contraception should be made more available, and policies should be enacted supporting women and children.

Read more about the proposed abortion legislation and where Lee and McMullin stand on it here.

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