New Jersey Legislators Demand "Huck Finn" Be Removed From State"s Schools
Via The College Fix, Here we go again: A pair of lawmakers in New Jersey want the state’s schools to stop using the classic Mark Twain novel “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn“ in their classrooms. As reported b.....»»
New York’s out-of-state taxpayer money is suddenly up for grabs
They’re friends, for now. Governors from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania have in recent weeks banded together as part of a regional initiative to coordinate reopening schools and... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
New Jersey implores people to practice social distancing as hospitals brace for surging demand
New Jersey health officials said the state is continuing to take steps to increase hospital bed capacity to deal with the expected surge in coronavirus patients, but said the number of beds needed will diminish if people step up their efforts to adh.....»»
Illinois Under Consideration as the Next Multibillion-Dollar Marijuana Market
State residents want to use pot tax revenue to fund schools, other public services. As Illinois legislators decide whether to legalize marijuana, a new.....»»
Students Demand Penn State Defund Conservative "Hate Groups"
Authored by Adam Sabes via Campus Reform, Student demonstrators at colleges across Pennsylvania are demanding that their schools cut funding to “hate groupsâ€.....»»
Fight brewing over proposed Texas charter schools moratorium
Texas Charter Schools Association CEO warns that the state needs more such campuses to keep up with student demand......»»
Weak demand, tenants" upper hand: How L.A. office tenants are responding to high vacancy
For landlords, the office situation is dire. But for tenants looking for space, many of whom are downsizing as their space priorities change, the state of the market puts them on a pedestal......»»
Legislators push bill to protect union workers during energy transition
Legislators and a labor-led coalition are pushing for the state to bring about a "just transition" to clean energy that will protect union workers, including those in jobs that have traditionally built infrastructure in the fossil fuel industry......»»
Job needs propel college reforms
A new report ranks North Carolina 10th in the nation in the share of its transfer students who complete their bachelor’s degrees within six years. Our state also boasts the highest rate of transfers from two-year to four-year schools in the country......»»
8 things to know: Demolition moves fast on vacant downtown building
Good morning readers and welcome to Wednesday. We begin today on the shores of my home state, New Jersey. The environmental group Clean Ocean Action has released its annual report that runs down a list of items both typical and bizarre the group plu.....»»
900 people a day are moving to Florida, many fleeing "tax hell" in New York and New Jersey, the state"s CFO said
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New Jersey becomes last state in the region to lift mask mandate
Beginning Friday, in time for Memorial Day, New Jersey will no longer require people to wear masks indoors or stay physically distanced. Businesses can still require face masks for employees and customers. Gov. Phil Murphy announced the change Mond.....»»
Rep. Liz Cheney takes a stand against Trump"s election lies but not their consequences
Cheney has proven far less willing to call out the state legislators currently codifying aspects of Trump's lies into law around the country. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., speaks to reporters after House Republicans voted to oust.....»»
"Shocking Act" Of "State Hijacking" Of Civilian Plane: US & EU Demand Belarusian Journalist"s Immediate Release
"Shocking Act" Of "State Hijacking" Of Civilian Plane: US & EU Demand Belarusian Journalist"s Immediate Release.....»»
First Set Of Rules For Medical Cannabis Usage In South Dakota Schools Is Approved
Last November, South Dakota became the first U.S. state to simultaneously legalize medical and recreational cannabis. read more.....»»
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs executive order banning state entities, including schools, from requiring face masks
State-supported living centers, publicly fu.....»»
Rural land prices hit record highs in Central Texas, across state as demand surges
Austin’s real estate market has been so hot in rece.....»»
A new Oklahoma law bans K-12 schools from teaching topics that cause "guilt" because of race or sex
The law, signed by Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, also prohibits colleges and universities from requiring mandatory diversity training. Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during a roundtable at the State Dining Room of t.....»»
Rental car companies are turning to used car auctions to regrow fleets amid a massive shortage sending prices skyrocketing
The global chip shortage is hindering rental-car companies from being able to quickly regrow fleets as demand continues to rise. A Hertz car rental location in New Jersey in May 2020. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File There's a rental-car sho.....»»
See which Triad high schools did best in U.S. News" annual ranking
Four Guilford schools rank in North Carolina's top 10, and 17 Triad schools ranked in the state's top 100......»»
What this cannabis exec says will happen if NY doesn"t build supply ASAP
New York is already behind bordering states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania, said an executive with one of the state's largest cannabis companies......»»