And it will continue even as schools seek to 'harden' their facilities with fencing and some even with armed guards.... There have been a record 94 incidents of gun violence in schools across the United States in 2018 — a nearly 60% jump from the previous high set in 2006, … [Read more...] about 2018 was a record year for school gun violence….
Other Things
Minimum wage laws add $68 billion per year in worker pay since 2012
...from Axios.... A new report from the National Employment Law Project does a deep quantitative dive into the various minimum-wage laws that have been passed in recent years. Every percentage point that the minimum wage goes up corresponds to an overall pay rise for workers … [Read more...] about Minimum wage laws add $68 billion per year in worker pay since 2012
Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly done….
He will be replaced by Vice President Pence 's Chief of Staff Nick Ayers.... President Trump told reporters at the White House that Chief of Staff John Kelly will leave the administration at the end of the year. “Appreciate his service very much,” Trump said, adding that he … [Read more...] about Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly done….
Trump EPA to water down Obama Admin Water protection rules….
In getting elected Donald Trump has pledged to drastically cut back federal rules and regulations which IS a basic for Republicans efforts to shrink government oversight.... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to unveil a new proposal that would roll back major … [Read more...] about Trump EPA to water down Obama Admin Water protection rules….
Trump Golf Club undocumented housekeepers allege a “toxic” work environment…
They are calling for investigations by local and Federal officials ..... Ouch!?... “While working at Donald Trump’s estate in Bedminster and interacting with the President and his immediate family, my clients and others were repeatedly subjected to abuse, called … [Read more...] about Trump Golf Club undocumented housekeepers allege a “toxic” work environment…
There will be NO cut in American arms sales to Saudi Arabia….
One should take notice of the ongoing media narrative about Congressional lawmakers against the actions of the Saudi prince involving the Washington Post journalist... The first noise was about cutting arms sale to the kingdom.... That has ceased.... The second noise was … [Read more...] about There will be NO cut in American arms sales to Saudi Arabia….
Job growth slowed for November….Unemployment Rate stays @ 3.7%…
Figures for October that got Trump all excited where actually LOWER then presented by the his Labor Department last month as I expected.... The U.S. economy added 155,000 jobs in November, less than the 195,000 expected, while the unemployment rate held at 3.7%, a half-century … [Read more...] about Job growth slowed for November….Unemployment Rate stays @ 3.7%…
Belmont Park Hockey/Entertainment complex environmental report approved….
No surprise in this... There is little that can be done to deal with vehicular traffic around the area.... And the NY State Governor has made it be know that he wants the project to go forward and it will.... The State representatives have been meeting with local leaders … [Read more...] about Belmont Park Hockey/Entertainment complex environmental report approved….
