At a health center in Brixton, it appeared to be an ordinary day, but a change in the law has transformed their lives and the lives of their patients for the better. It is the first time in decades – they hope – that nobody going in or out of the abortion clinic will face … Read more
Senate Republicans released legislation this week that aims to replenish funds for a key federal program that provides disaster loans to business and homeowners. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led Sens. Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) in rolling out the bill on Tuesday. They’re pushing for passage of … Read more
California schools will soon have a template for special education programs translated into 10 languages in addition to English. Advocates and parents of children with disabilities who speak languages other than English say it is a small step forward, but more work needs to be done to address long waits and inaccurate translations experienced by … Read more
The law will take effect in September 2025 and will impact various institutions. California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved AB 1780, a new law that prohibits private nonprofit colleges in California from considering legacy and donor preferences in their admissions processes. This decision brings private institutions in line with the University of California system, which … Read more