Global February 2019

Advocates: US Still Separating Families

A new report counts 272 family separations at a Texas courthouse since June; most of the cases involved children crossing the southern border with relatives other than their parents.

Global February 2019

Dems’ To File Resolution Against Trump

Democrats in the House are going to file a resolution with the intention of blocking President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration this Friday.

Financing February 2019

John Carroll University Gifted $20M

An anonymous graduate of John Carroll University has donated $20 million to the school. The funds are unrestricted, allowing the school to use the donation however it sees fit.

Financing February 2019

$650K In Accounting Scholarships

The AICPA is offering more than $650,000 in accounting scholarships including the newly added this year American Women’s Society of CPAs (AWSCPA) Scholarship Award.

Financing February 2019

5 Scholarships Honor Shooting Victims

Five scholarships each worth $1,000 have been established in honor of the five people who were killed last year at the Capital Gazette when a gunman burst into the newspaper offices.

Global February 2019

Dems: DeVos Deputy Tried To Affect Inquiry

Five Congressional Democrats have accused Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ deputy of putting pressure on the department’s inspector general to drop an internal investigation.

Global February 2019

Lawmakers Tour Florida Migrant Teen Camp

Lawmakers from Texas and Florida toured a migrant teen camp and are pledging to help reunite children with their families who are already in the United States.

Global February 2019

The Dakotas, Guns And Schools

The following are two articles about North Dakota’s House’s and South Dakota’s Senate’s recent decisions regarding guns and schools, including universities.

Financing February 2019

$8M Expansion Plans For Drake University

Drake University is planning to expand its campus with the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement, a new 16,000 square foot building.

Global February 2019

Trump Spins Fiction About Diversity Visas

The Associated Press has found that President Donald Trump’s description of the diversity visa lottery program has partial truths and fabrications.

Health Care February 2019

New Tuition-Free Medical School

NYU is planning a new medical school that will be tuition free. The Long Island school will focus on primary care training and will offer a three-year study program.

Legal February 2019

California Joins Lawsuit Against Trump

Lawsuit states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon & Virginia.