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UTSA Shuts Down Inclusive Excellence Office in Wake of Texas DEI Legislation, Launches New Community Belonging Initiative
UTSA is closing its Office of Inclusive Excellence due to a new Texas law, Senate Bill 17. The university will adapt DEI programs and create the Office of Campus and Community Belonging as an alternative.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Marks Year of Progress, Attracting Biden Visit and Advancing Citywide Initiatives
Mayor Karen Bass highlights her Los Angeles achievements on homelessness, public safety, business growth, and sustainability as she welcomes President and First Lady Biden.
Illinois Lifts Nuclear Moratorium, Gov. Pritzker Signals Green Light to Small Modular Reactors Amid Bipartisan Support
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a law lifting the state's ban on constructing new nuclear power plants, allowing for the development of small modular reactors with a capacity cap of 300 megawatts.
Houston Mayoral Showdown Between Whitmire and Jackson Lee Takes Center Stage as City Controller and Council Seats Hang in the Balance at the Polls
Houston prepares for a runoff mayoral election between John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee, with voting locations open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. City controller and council seats are also contested.
Oakland DA Pamela Price Spearheads Major Reforms to Enhance Victim Services in Alameda County
DA Pamela Price of Oakland has formed a team dedicated to victim's rights, established a Victims Advisory Commission, and reduced backlogs, thereby enhancing justice and support for over 22,500 individuals in Alameda County.
$11.3 Million Facelift for Boston's Hammond Pond Parkway to Enhance Safety and Access
Boston's Hammond Pond Parkway is under a $11.3 million renovation to improve safety and access, set for completion by 2025. The upgrade entails a roadway redesign and enhanced connections to local green spaces.
