A picture of a new, more multiracial America is emerging from the data released today (Thursday) from the U.S. Census Bureau. The information, which will be used to redraw legislative district maps […]
Census shows more diversity
Teachers, etc.: “jabs” or tests
In response to the very contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, all teachers and school staff in California must get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing for COVID-19. That’s the new policy announced […]
$3.5T plan unveiled by Demos
Senate Democrats are taking aim at climate change, health care and other issues with a proposed $3.5 trillion package revealed Monday in Washington. According to the Associated Press, much of the planned […]
Dixie wildfire is state’s biggest
The Dixie fire in northern California has grown to become the largest single wildfire in state history. According to USA Today, the blaze has destroyed at least 400 homes and buildings and […]
943,000 more jobs in July
Almost a one million new jobs were added in July, dropping the national unemployment rate to 5.4 percent. According to a report issued by the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday, nonfarm […]
Mask requirements are returning in some areas
The Delta variant of the coronavirus is proving to be a tough bug to squash, as hospitalizations surge in Florida and Louisiana. Over 10,000 patients have been hospitalized in Florida – a […]
Virus cases soaring in Florida
The reopening of theme parks in Florida is being followed by a resurgence of coronavirus as Florida broke a grim record in health data posted Saturday. According to the Associated Press, there […]
$1 trillion bill is now on track
A final deal on a $1 trillion infrastructure package has been reached, according to President Joe Biden. The Associated Press reports that Biden, in a statement, said “This deal signals to the […]
Attacks on Capitol police recounted at House hearing
The first public hearing Tuesday in the investigation by the House of Representatives into the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol building brought out stories of police officers beaten, attacked with […]
Govt. workers must get “jabs”
In response to the rise in confirmed new coronavirus cases across the nation, local state and federal agencies are starting to require that their employees get vaccinations. According to the Associated Press, […]
