Global December 2019

Order Targets Antisemitism At Colleges

A new executive order will broaden the federal government definition of antisemitism and instruct it to be used in enforcing laws against discrimination on college campuses.

Legal December 2019

Free Hotline For Detained Immigrants Ends

Freedom for Immigrants is suing the Trump administration for ending a free hotline for detained immigrants that was provided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Health Care December 2019

Judge Denies U Of A Students' Appeal

U of A students who appealed a vaccination policy have had their appeal denied. The policy bars them from attending classes during a mumps outbreak because they aren’t vaccinated.

Hispanic Community December 2019

ICE, IRS Search Hispanic Grocery Stores

Three people were taken into custody after IRS and ICE searched multiple branches of Super Mercado Jalisco, a Hispanic grocery chain located in the Atlanta area.

Financing December 2019

In-State Tuition Freeze In Idaho

The presidents of Lewis-Clark State College, as well as the University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University have announced a tuition and fee freeze.

Health Care December 2019

Opioid Overdose Treatment Pushed Abroad

Mundipharma, the international affiliate of Purdue Pharma, is pushing naloxone, an opioid overdose treatment, abroad. It is also working to dominate the market for the treatment.

Global December 2019

70K Third-Graders Wrongfully Promoted?

North Carolina’s State Superintendent Mark Johnson said more than 70,000 third-graders have been promoted even though they did not meet mandated reading requirements.

Financing December 2019

69 Vermont Schools Got $1.4M For Safety

Vermont schools received $1.4 million in school safety grants that will be used for things like security cameras, window shading, door locking mechanisms and public address systems.

Global December 2019

Donated Toys Stolen From Miami School

Donated toys for needy children were stolen from St. Kevin Catholic School in Miami. The community, however, stepped up and more than replaced all the stolen toys.

Global December 2019

U Of SC To Sell Beer, Wine At Games

Beer and wine are going to be sold at University of South Carolina games, beginning with the women’s basketball game at Colonial Life Arena against Kentucky on Jan. 2.

Hispanic Community December 2019

Spain Rocked By Court Rulings

The European Union's top court’s ruling could force fresh elections in Catalonia and undermine Spain’s prime minister’s hopes of forming a new government.

Financing December 2019

Grant To Help Build Botanic Garden At NMSU

A grant is funding a botanical garden at New Mexico State University, which will be used to study plants native to the Chihuahuan Desert and New Mexico that might attract pollinators.

Financing December 2019

$1.4T Spending Bill Wins Senate OK

The $1.4 trillion government spending bill has been passed by the Senate and sent on to President Donald Trump. The White House says the president will sign the bill before the deadline.

Financing December 2019

2 Years Of Free Tuition?

High school seniors in Seattle have the opportunity to attention community college tuition free thanks to the Seattle Promise program. The deadline to apply for the program is Feb. 15.

Hispanic Community January 2020

Julián Castro Drops Out Of 2020 Race?

Julián Castro has dropped out of the 2020 presidential race. Castro said he was suspending his campaign in a video, which concluded with "¡Ganaremos un día!" ("We will win one day!").