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Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

California will audit its telework policies as workers frown on return-to-office mandates

The California legislative committee seeks to evaluate the state's telework policies after the announcement of requiring state workers to return to the office for at least two days a week. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
California

California voters pass Proposition 1 to tackle the state's homelessness crisis

California voters approved a measure imposing strict spending requirements on housing and drug treatment for homelessness.
Proposition 1 is supported by Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a significant change in how California tackles homelessness. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

California will audit its telework policies as workers frown on return-to-office mandates

The California legislative committee seeks to evaluate the state's telework policies after the announcement of requiring state workers to return to the office for at least two days a week. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
California

California voters pass Proposition 1 to tackle the state's homelessness crisis

California voters approved a measure imposing strict spending requirements on housing and drug treatment for homelessness.
Proposition 1 is supported by Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a significant change in how California tackles homelessness. [ more ]
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Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

TSU advocates upset by board overhaul, underfunding

Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees vacated by Governor Bill Lee's swift legislation at the urging of Republican lawmakers.
Debate over the university's financial state and leadership, with advocates citing chronic underfunding and calls for state support over external interference. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Education

America has legislated itself into competing red, blue versions of education

Three-fourths of US students are impacted by state laws on teaching race, sex, and gender.
38 states have implemented 114 laws since 2017, with most being restrictive in nature. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

Which states teach LGBTQ+ topics in school? Here are the 7 states with inclusive curricula

Few states protect LGBTQ+ education amidst a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
Seven states mandate inclusive LGBTQ+ topics in history and social science lessons. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months ago
Education

Are state politics becoming an enrollment issue?

State policies impact college enrollment decisions.
Issues like campus gun policies and reproductive health policies influence students' college choices. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
NYC real estate

Where Do People Stay in Their Homes the Longest?

High home prices may lead to long-term homeownership.
Housing tenure is influenced by factors like age and state tax policies. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 months ago
LGBT

Fears of witch hunts over Utah ban on trans athletes in girls' sports

The post by Natalie Cline ignited outrage and condemnation from various quarters in Utah.
Transgender advocates in Utah see the incident as a result of anti-trans state policies encouraging discrimination and harassment. [ more ]
Kqed
3 weeks ago
OMG science

The Untapped Potential of Rooftop Solar on Nonresidential Buildings | KQED

Installing solar on nonresidential buildings in disadvantaged communities can help bridge the solar equity gap, but current state policies hinder progress. [ more ]
Money Digest
4 days ago
Remote teams

The Worst States To Work In, According To Research - Money Digest

Just being employed is no longer enough; worker engagement is declining across different demographics. [ more ]
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