Ninety-three percent of Minnesota households have at least one car. This St. Paul family has two but one is a loaner for a small community of car-free friends.
Governor Gavin Newsom s new budget proposal, called the May Revise is being met with relief from the higher-education sector - which had feared big cuts. The higher ed budget is stable, despite a projected budget deficit of $35.1 billion. Joshua Hagen, director of policy and advocacy for the Campaign for College Opportunity, said the revise fully funds promises made to the UC, CSU and community college systems. .
A new report explored the pathways young people can take to land good-paying jobs, and a popular program in Idaho is helping young people with the goal. The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce looked at 10 pathways to increase people s chances of getting a good job before the age of 30. While there is standard advice like getting a bachelor s degree, the report also suggested entering other types of programs by age 22. .
It is Teacher Appreciation Week , and one Arizona lawmaker, who is a former elementary school teacher, wants to recognize the important work educators do every day. Rep. Laura Terech, D-Phoenix, said she got involved in politics after getting frustrated with Arizona s public school system. .