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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.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMar 25th, 2019

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......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 30th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 30th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneMar 11th, 2019

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 groups”.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeApr 12th, 2018

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 25th, 2019

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournals18 hr. 46 min. ago

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 17th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 12th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 10th, 2024

900 people a day are moving to Florida, many fleeing "tax hell" in New York and New Jersey, the state"s CFO said

Around 900 .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 25th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 25th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 24th, 2021

"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.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 23rd, 2021

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.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 19th, 2021

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs executive order banning state entities, including schools, from requiring face masks

State-supported living centers, publicly fu.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 18th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 12th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 8th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 5th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 3rd, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 3rd, 2021