ARCATA, California, Feb. 7 (TNSJou) -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news: The systemic effects of aversive racism--characterized as racist tendencies despite the endorsement of egalitarian values--is prevalent in academic medicine, impeding diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. This is according to new research by Cal Poly Humboldt Psychology Professor Gregg Gold and physicians at UCLA and UC San Francisco medical schools. Gold and his co-auth  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 8 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2022: Governor Janet Mills today unveiled bipartisan legislation to strengthen the Office of the Child Welfare Ombudsman and announced forthcoming key budget initiatives to bridge gaps in the child welfare workforce, implement recent child welfare recommendations, and improve child safety in Maine. "Every child in Maine deserves to grow up in a safe and stable environment that provides them with e  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 8 (TNSOps) -- The Natural Resources Council of Maine issued the following fact sheet: LD 1639 will close the loophole that allows Maine to be New England's dumping ground. Maine's state-owned landfill is filling quickly with waste from surrounding states. * The State bought Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town, ME with taxpayer money with the intent to reserve the limited capacity for the needs of Maine's people. * Every year, hundreds of thousands of tons of waste are imp  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 8 (TNSPol) -- The Natural Resources Council of Maine issued the following news release: A bill to stop filling Maine's landfills with out-of-state waste received a key endorsement today when a bipartisan majority of the Legislature's Environment & Natural Resources Committee voted 11-1 in favor. LD 1639 would close a loophole in the state's waste laws that allows private companies to profit off importing construction and demolition waste from across New England and dumping   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2022: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with local New Hampshire business owners and leaders to discuss the importance of BridgeUSA programs -- formerly known as the Exchange Visitor J-1 Visa Program -- in filling vital workforce needs. Last week, Rep. Kuster introduced a bipartisan House Resolution expressing congressional support for BridgeUSA programs, which are vital to the economy a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve its communication with Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) regarding the issue of potential interference with airport operations. Recently, wireless carriers delayed turning on transmission towers near some airports due to concerns that the 5G rollout could impact   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve its communication with Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) regarding the issue of potential interference with airport operations. Recently, wireless carriers delayed turning on transmission towers near some airports due to concerns that the 5G rollout could impact flights d  more