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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 days ago

Iowa House OKs Bills Affecting Public University Curricula

House File 2487 would require the universities to identify any general ed course requirements that 'include diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory-related content' by the fall 2028 semester. The legislation says the Board of Regents 'in its discretion shall direct an institution to eliminate such a course or course requirement.' The bill doesn't define DEI or CRT.
Higher education
#california-gas-tax
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

California Republicans are pushing to suspend the state gas tax for one year, citing a convergence of factors including affordability crisis, Middle East tensions, and refinery closures that may increase legislative support.
SF politics
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

California Republicans are pushing to suspend the state gas tax for one year, citing a perfect storm of affordability crisis, Middle East tensions, and refinery closures that may increase legislative support.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

California Republicans are pushing to suspend the state gas tax for one year, citing a convergence of factors including affordability crisis, Middle East tensions, and refinery closures that may increase legislative support.
SF politics
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

California Republicans are pushing to suspend the state gas tax for one year, citing a perfect storm of affordability crisis, Middle East tensions, and refinery closures that may increase legislative support.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Iowa House Republicans pass a bill that will make the lives of transgender residents worse

It diminishes our ability to attract new workers. This bill before us today makes a mockery of our state's most sacred values. The bill makes LGBTQ+ residents feel less safe in Iowa, pushing them toward friendlier homes in neighboring states.
LGBT
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Bills Classifying Abortion as Homicide Fizzle; Dems Move to Fortify Shield Laws

Republican lawmakers have repeatedly proposed bills to criminally prosecute women for obtaining abortions since Roe v. Wade's overturn, though these measures consistently fail to advance despite support from abortion abolitionist groups.
US politics
fromAxios
3 months ago

Nancy Mace introduces bill to rename DC's Black Lives Matter Plaza after Charlie Kirk

Republican lawmakers have introduced multiple measures to rename streets and create memorials honoring Charlie Kirk, including a proposed "Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza."
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Republicans renew a bid to remove noncitizens from the census tally behind voting maps

Republicans propose altering census counts by excluding noncitizens for electoral apportionment.
#tax-cuts
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

Trump's big, beautiful bill' at a crucial juncture

Proposed bill seeks to extend 2017 tax cuts while slashing social programs, risking national debt increases and reduction of assistance.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

Trump's big, beautiful bill' at a crucial juncture

Proposed bill seeks to extend 2017 tax cuts while slashing social programs, risking national debt increases and reduction of assistance.
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#medicaid-cuts
Healthcare
fromTruthout
9 months ago

Poll Shows GOP Senators Who Vote to Cut Medicaid Could Face Political Peril

Public sentiment strongly opposes proposed Medicaid cuts, indicating bipartisan concern over potential healthcare coverage losses.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
9 months ago

Poll Shows GOP Senators Who Vote to Cut Medicaid Could Face Political Peril

Public sentiment strongly opposes proposed Medicaid cuts, indicating bipartisan concern over potential healthcare coverage losses.
more#medicaid-cuts
US politics
fromTruthout
9 months ago

Senate GOP Legislation "Is Just Open Season on Public Lands," Critics Warn

Senate Republicans propose legislation to sell public lands, criticized as favoring corporate interests over genuine housing crisis solutions.
US politics
fromTruthout
9 months ago

Trump's Budget Bill Is Going to Spike Energy Costs for Households Across the US

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' legislation is expected to significantly increase energy costs for American households due to the repeal of clean energy incentives.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Obama says Republicans are putting millions of Americans' healthcare at risk

Obama warns Congress about the risk of healthcare cuts affecting millions of Americans.
Republican legislation threatens the Affordable Care Act and may leave many without coverage.
fromInsideEVs
9 months ago

Congress Is On Track To End America's Battery Boom

The One Big Beautiful Bill threatens to significantly reduce EV sales and dismantle the burgeoning battery manufacturing industry, severely impacting climate initiatives.
US politics
SF real estate
fromThe Mercury News
10 months ago

A Republican push to sell public lands in the West is reigniting a political fight

Congressional Republicans' plan to sell federal land aims to generate revenue but raises concerns about its impact on housing and preservation efforts.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

GOP-led states are passing new restrictions for voters to get issues on the ballot

Arkansas passed a bill imposing stricter rules on ballot measures, raising concerns over voter suppression and the ability to gather signatures.
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

GOP senators unveil legislation to cut taxes on overtime pay in line with Trump's campaign promise

"This is one of President Trump's priorities, and it's one of my priorities as well," Marshall said at a press conference unveiling the legislation.
US politics
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