Month: September 2021
Majority of Americans think those refusing vaccine should not lose job
New polling on President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate shows the majority of Americans do not think unvaccinated workers should lose their jobs. Convention of…
Philadelphia Board of Education promises ‘robust’ process to find new superintendent
Philadelphia Board of Education members promised a “robust” public process to choose a successor to Superintendent William Hite, who announced Monday that he will leave…
In Newark, school has started, but promised COVID testing hasn’t
Nearly a month into the new school year, Newark schools have yet to launch the weekly COVID testing that many teachers and parents were counting…
Senate panel advances Texas Senate and State Board of Education maps
A panel of lawmakers on Tuesday advanced draft maps of the Texas Senate and State Board of Education, sending both to the full upper chamber…
Overwhelmed Public Hospital Doctor Trainees Detail Grueling Pandemic Work Conditions
Public hospital officials acknowledged Friday that the system is ill-equipped to respond to staff suicides following at least two incidents in which medical residents took…
These single moms are forced to choose; Reveal their sexual histories or forfeit welfare
Amberly Sanchez had a job as an accountant at a real estate company in Albuquerque, New Mexico, when she was laid off due to the…
Western States workgroup recommends Pfizer vaccine booster
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup today released its findings recommending people who meet certain criteria receive a booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19…
Overcharge lawsuit against SOS underscores legislative concerns
A lawsuit filed by seven Montana businesses against Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen earlier this month seeks to change how Jacobsen’s office handles issues arising…
Employers waiting for details on federal vaccine mandate
For the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, the jury is still out on President Joe Biden’s proposal to mandate vaccines for many private sector workers….
The state or districts? Indiana lawmakers weigh who should have the authority to license teachers
Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday debated giving school districts the authority to license their own educators as a solution to ongoing teacher shortages. The Interim Study…
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