California passes new pay transparency law: What is it?

What is CA SB 1162 and who is affected by it? On September 27,2022, Gov. Newsom and the CA State Legislature passed SB 1162, which is a new state law that would require employers to disclose the pay scales for their job postings. Starting on January 1, 2023, employers with at least 15 workers willContinue reading “California passes new pay transparency law: What is it?”

What To Know When Applying To Law School 

With the first semester coming to an end, some students may be struggling to finish their law school applications while other students may not know where to start. The first thing an upcoming, or potential, law student should do is create an account for the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). It is incredibly important that you do this.Continue reading “What To Know When Applying To Law School “

California’s ‘No Surprises Act’ Changes Medical Billing for Millions

In 2017, a California law was implemented to prevent “surprise bills” from out-of-network medical providers who work at in-network facilities. But when nearly 6 million Californians are blindsided with medical bills from practitioners not contracted with PPOs, it is clear that this 2017 law is not enough. The law does not protect those who getContinue reading “California’s ‘No Surprises Act’ Changes Medical Billing for Millions”

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Proposes To Set Aside $600M, Spend $1.8 Billion

Democratic Governor of Kansas, Laura Kelly, proposed on Wednesday to set aside $600 million of its surplus revenue into a rainy day fund, while spending $1.8 billion on various projects. Included in Gov. Kelly’s blueprint for state spending through June 2023 are renovations to state office buildings, new health department laboratories, and undoing the financialContinue reading “Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Proposes To Set Aside $600M, Spend $1.8 Billion”

California Oil Spill Devastates Local Economy and Marine Life

The Pacific Airshow was cut short last week to thousands of attendees in Huntington Beach, California after a report was confirmed October 2 of an oil spill five miles off the coast. The report was made a day after the alleged time of the leak, prompting controversy over the Houston based company’s slow reaction time.Continue reading “California Oil Spill Devastates Local Economy and Marine Life”

Are We Approaching a Second Lockdown?

With the news splitting its time between election coverage and COVID-19 updates, it seems like 2020 may go on forever. But with a new Presidential Elect and an on going Pandemic, with case numbers spiking all over the country, it is looking like we are heading toward a second lockdown. Today, the United States hasContinue reading “Are We Approaching a Second Lockdown?”

How Cities are Preparing for Life after November 3rd

We are two days out from Election Day, and as voters continue to drop off their ballots and prepare for the possibility of a contested election, cities are preparing for chaos. No matter the election’s outcome, there are sure to be public demonstrations like we have seen in cities across the country over the last fewContinue reading “How Cities are Preparing for Life after November 3rd”

What Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation Means for Our Future

As the election draws closer, President Trump has wasted no time filling the empty seat on the Supreme Court. After the passing of the great Justice Ginsburg, the President appointed judge Amy Coney Barret to fill her spot. She is set to be confirmed by the Senate this Monday, and people are worried about this potential justicesContinue reading “What Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation Means for Our Future”

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