The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.2% in September as job growth fell short of predictions, increasing by just 29,000.
Real estate wholesaling faces scrutiny as states regulate to protect homeowners from losing equity due to fast cash deals.
The AFT and Microsoft announced privacy standards to safeguard student data amid increasing AI use in schools.
The U.S. Department of Education’s suspension of key monitoring heightens risk of fraud and unreliable absentee data.
Federal cuts led by Trump and Republicans threaten caregiving programs, risking jobs and support for vulnerable groups.
The U.S. lacks a national paid leave program, prompting some states to implement their own initiatives to support families.
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District court rejects Butte data center ballot initiative due to signature deadline confusion; appeal in progress.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Sununu, a former senator, worked for telecom firms that opposed privacy laws. He’s challenging Rep. Chris Pappas.
Maine Sen. Collins’ reelection is threatened by her husband’s ties to a lobbying firm linked to a pay-to-play scheme and data center controversies.
