As many are urging for the economy to re-open amid the coronavirus pandemic, government officials are facing additional pressures to follow through with these demands.
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Trump administration uses pandemic as cover to reduce environmental protections
The Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to relax enforcement of countless environmental restrictions in the past month is the latest of a long list of ill-fated deregulations under the Donald Trump administration and is a move that is certain to make the planet’s climate crisis even worse.
Voting needs to be guaranteed for all
The ability to vote by mail, which has long been a feature of California elections, has become needed nationwide more than ever during this time of social distancing. However, numerous states have not fully implemented this process, causing many voters to be left facing a decision between their right to vote and risking their health.
Congress and local legislatures consider virtual voting
The U.S Congress may find itself transitioning to a system of remote voting soon due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has already already penetrated the capital walls with several members of Congress testing positive.
Bill would eliminate boys’ and girls’ sections in stores
A bill being considered in the state legislature would prohibit large retail stories from separating boys’ and girls’ clothing and toys.
$700 million could’ve bought change
Mike Bloomberg and Tom Steyer spent over $700 million combined on advertising for their presidential campaign, which barely made a dent in their pocket through the process, but could have been better spent funding solutions to many of the United States problems.
Election unseats La Verne mayor
City Council member Tim Hepburn will take the gavel as La Verne mayor, following an upset election Tuesday in which he beat incumbent Don Kendrick, who has served as La Verne mayor since 2009.
New measure taxes student wallets
With Super Tuesday in the books, shoppers and diners in town – like us, the students at the University of La Verne – need to get ready to pay more out of pocket for just about everything.
Proposed state law would help eliminate ‘pink tax’
California legislators are considering a bill that would eliminate the so-called “pink tax” – up-charges on women’s products and services that are substantially similar to those made for men.
La Verne faculty weigh in on presidential primary
Paul Steinberg, associate professor of political science and environmental policy at Harvey Mudd College, discussed two business models he developed over the course of his career that can help students increase the societal impact of their ideas Wednesday in the Quay Davis Executive Board Room.