“They do not reliably increase employment, but they do kick people off essential benefits like food assistance and healthcare,” said an expert at the Economic Policy Institute. After nominees for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Cabinet this week endorsed work requirements for social safety net programs, an economic think tank released a Friday report detailing the policy’s drawbacks. […]
“It is time to reduce the stress level in our country and allow Americans to enjoy a better quality of life,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. “It is time for a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay.” Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday introduced legislation that would establish a 32-hour workweek in the U.S. with no loss of pay, a […]
All About America explores American culture, politics, trends, history, ideals and places of interest. Almost four in 10 managers avoid hiring recent college graduates because they judge them to be unprepared for professional life, according to a December 2023 survey of 800 U.S. directors and executives involved in filling open jobs. One in five employers say a […]
(Juneau) – Friday Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced SB83 to provide people who work in a licensed occupation temporary, limited license reciprocity so that they begin working in Alaska sooner. The bill will allow individuals with “clean licenses” in other states to work up to 180 days while completing final requirements for Alaska licensure. […]