A Wisconsin law firm accuses the Green Bay School District of violating a student’s civil rights by denying him one-on-one reading intervention because of his race, despite being white. The firm demands the district rescind the discriminatory policy, adopt a colorblind approach to resource allocation, and provide immediate support to the student. The district denies having such a policy but is investigating the allegations, which claim the policy violates Title VI and assumes certain racial groups need help based on race.
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L.A. council backs $30 minimum wage for hotel and LAX workers
The Los Angeles City Council voted to raise the minimum wage for over 23,000 tourism workers to $30 per hour by July 2028, with incremental increases starting at $22.50 in July. Labor unions supported the move, citing the need for workers to keep up with rising costs. Some business leaders expressed concerns about the impact on hotels and LAX concessionaires, warning of potential closures and economic repercussions. Full Article
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