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Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.

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JD Vance calls for toning down political rhetoric, while calls for his resignation grow because of his own comments. The Secret Service again faces intense criticism, and a right to IVF is again voted down in the US Senate.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

NY: Livable Wages/Working Families

New York voters across party lines and regions support raising the minimum wage to more than $20 an hour. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

New study shows minimum wage hikes don’t mean job losses

A new study found minimum wage increases have little or no impact on job loss. The Economic Policy Institute study comes as federal lawmakers …

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According to a Freelancers Union study, 71% of workers experienced late or non-payment, 59% said they live paycheck to paycheck and most do not have written contracts. (Adobe Stock)
NYS law gives freelancers labor protections

A newly enacted law provides New York freelancers with labor protections. The "Freelance Isn't Free Act" prevents companies from not paying …

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Studies show ending the subminimum wage does not hurt employment in tipped industries. (Adobe Stock)
Proposals ending taxes on tips have mixed results for NYers

National proposals to end taxes on tips might have mixed effects on New Yorkers. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have …

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Older adults are an economic driver for New York State, as some 935,000 people 60 and older contribute 495 million hours of service with an economic value of $13.8 billion. (Adobe Stock)
NYS develops ‘master plan’ for older adults to age in place

New York State is developing a Master Plan for Aging. It will act as a framework to help older adults age in place while ensuring their quality of …

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Enacting the Good Food NY bill could help the 139 black-owned farms in New York state have better access to procurement contracts since it eliminates poor access to information about opportunities to compete for institutional food contracts. (Adobe Stock)
NY bill implements value-based standards for food procurement

A New York bill would change food procurement laws for municipal institutions. The Good Food New York Act would allow municipal institutions to use …

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New York is facing a shortage of 180,000 teachers, which will only grow due to a steep retirement cliff the state faces in the coming years. (Adobe Stock)
NY teachers union launches pro-public education campaign

New York's United Federation of Teachers union is launching a campaign to bolster public education. It comes as public schools' role as a social …

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Nueva York se enfrenta a una escasez de 180,000 profesores, que no hará sino crecer debido al pronunciado precipicio de jubilaciones al que se enfrenta el estado en los próximos años. (Adobe Stock)
Sindicato de profesores de NY lanza campaña a favor de la educación pública

El sindicato neoyorquino United Federation of Teachers lanza una campaña para reforzar la educación pública. El papel de la escuela …

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Restaurants are the third-largest employer of young people ages 16 to 24 in New York. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Young NYers prioritize living-wage jobs at ballot box

A new report finds New York's rising cost of living and having living-wage jobs are priority issues for young voters. Research shows a single …

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Reports show closing Mount Sinai Beth Israel means sending people to Bellevue or NYU Langone's Tisch Hospital, which have high-volume emergency departments, with up to three-hour wait times. (Wikimedia Commons)
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital slated to close July 12

New York City's Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital is slated to close on July 12. Mount Sinai Health Systems cites financial reasons since the hospital …

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Several house Republicans including New York's Mike Lawler signed a letter opposing CFPB's rule aimed at banning excessive credit card late fees. (Adobe Stock)
CFPB late fee rule could save NYers money

New Yorkers could benefit from a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule. It caps credit card late fees at $8, or - at the credit card …

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A Marist Poll found 31% of rural New Yorkers want increased state funding for developing new homes. (Adobe Stock)
NYS budget bolsters rural housing preservation programs

New York's 2025 budget takes proactive steps to address rural housing. In the budget, $10 million was allocated for improvements to rural housing …

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The National College Attainment Network reported the graduating high school class of 2023 in New York left more than $226 million in Pell grants unclaimed, the fourth-highest of any state. (Adobe Stock)
NY approves universal FAFSA access for graduating students

New York's 2025 budget creates universal access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program. School districts statewide will have the …

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