Economy
Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Advances Haltingly
President Biden has announced a bipartisan agreement on a limited-scope infrastructure plan. In response, progressive Democrats are asking for guarantees that Democrats pass investments in Medicare, child care, college access and immigration reform.
Fighting the New Voter Suppression. Also, Two-Step Infrastructure Plan.
THURSDAY, JULY 1 PROGRAM # 9305 12:00 PM PDT Fighting the New Voter Suppression. Battling voter suppression, police brutality, job discrimination and school segregation Cesar Chavez and his mentor Fred Ross Sr. created a number of community organizations throughout California during the 1950s and waged epic battles to sign up voters and win elections. As […]
Extra Edition: One Dollar Health Insurance. Also, “Combat COVID.”
THURSDAY, JULY 1 PROGRAM # 9304 11:00 AM PDT Extra Edition: One Dollar Health Insurance. Thousands of Californians who received unemployment insurance benefits in 2021 may be able to get health care coverage under Covered California for as low as $1 per month. This announcement comes days after the US Supreme Court rejected the latest […]
(Español) Esperanza de vida de hispanos y negros, ha sufrido la peor baja desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial
(Español) Los adultos desalojados reportan una peor salud mental y tienen más probabilidades de ser hospitalizados por una crisis de salud mental, muestran estudios… los condados con tasas de desalojo más altas tienen tasas significativamente más altas de muertes relacionadas con drogas y alcohol.
Eviction Moratorium Extended. The California Budget Plan. The Child Tax Credit.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 PROGRAM # 9303 12:00 PM PDT Eviction Moratorium Extended. The Biden administration has extended the nationwide ban on evictions for a month to help tenants who are struggling to pay their rent due to the pandemic crisis. While this was announced as a final extension, lawmakers are calling for more time to […]
Extra Edition: Farm Workers Rights.
TUESDAY, JUNE 29 PROGRAM # 9301 11:00 AM PDT Extra Edition: Farm Workers Rights. A number of leading farm worker advocates traveled through small towns in the agricultural heartlands of California’s Central Valley talking to field workers about workers’ rights to sick leave for Covid-19, including seeking vaccination and protection from employer retaliation. They also […]
(Español) Urgen en Oregon garantías para trabajadores agrícolas contra ola de calor e incendios
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(Español) Arizona está que arde… como casi todo el sur y el oeste
(Español) A medida que las olas de calor “se vuelven más feroces” y las ciudades que atrapan el calor empujan a la gente cada vez más hacia afuera, las noches del desierto ya no se enfrían como antes… y las facturas del aire acondicionado son más caras que nunca”.
American Jobs Plan. Also, California Budget Plan.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 PROGRAM # 9289 12:00 PM PDT American Jobs Plan. Infrastructure negotiations between the White House and a group of Republican senators have collapsed and President Biden said he will continue talks with other members of a bipartisan group on a backup infrastructure plan. Biden also spoke to Democratic leaders advising them to […]
Extra Edition: California Reopening Today.
TUESDAY, JUNE 15 PROGRAM # 9287 11:00 AM PDT Extra Edition: California Reopening Today. California reopens the economy today, June 15, removing restrictions for most businesses and activities after 15 months of emergency measures. What will change starting today? What are the new mask and social distancing rules? What about the new Covid testing rules? […]
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