California governor OKs increased pay during family leave
By Alison Noon | AP April 11 at 7:21 PM SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Continuing a wave of expanding labor policy reforms aimed at addressing income inequality, California’s Democratic governor signed legislation Monday to increase time-off pay for employees who must leave work to care for their family. Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB908 to expand the state’s paid family leave law, saying he wants to create a “more decent and empathetic kind of community.” At a signing ceremony, Brown said providing more ..>> view originalDog Whisperer's Cesar Millan Cleared in Animal Cruelty Investigation
By Aaron Couch 04/11/2016 AT 03:45 PM EDT Former Dog Whisperer star Cesar Millan is no longer under investigation for animal cruelty. Los Angeles County Animal Control officials have cleared Millan of wrongdoing after investigating reports of possible animal cruelty last month after a dog was seen nipipng a pig's ear during an episode of the star's Nat Geo WILD series Cesar 911. "I am pleased but not surprised by this news – our animal handling procedures are safe and humane," Millan ..>> view originalRepublicans go hunting for votes in the most Democratic place in America
NEW YORK — After Ohio Gov. John Kasich left, and the mozzarella and cold cuts were cleared away, the registered Republicans in Mike’s Deli could be counted on one finger. Dave Greco, the manager, had packed the place, and photos of the governor carbo-loading had gone viral. Just as importantly, Greco had promised him a true Bronx rarity — a Republican vote. “A lot of people think I’m for Trump, because I’m opinionated, but Kasich is the right man for the job,” said Greco. “The first question I ..>> view originalOfficial: Survival Of Pilot, Passenger In Bayport Small Plane Crash 'Nothing Short Of A Miracle'
BAYPORT, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Officials say a small plane crash on Long Island could have been much worse and the pilot’s family is grateful to the people who rescued him and his passenger. The Piper 28 was trying to return to the Bayport Aerodrome after experiencing engine trouble when it clipped a tree and utility lines before crashing to the pavement on Second Street near Third Avenue in Bayport around 7 p.m. Sunday. “We were in our house and we heard a big crash. I looked out the window a..>> view originalUtah polygamy ban restored in loss for 'Sister Wives' family
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The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 17-year-old girl on Sunday night drifting in a kayak off the coast of Florida, officials said today. Halfway through a 2-mile day trip from Fred Howard Park to the Anclote Keyes, the girl said her arms got tired and she ...>> view original53 years after Equal Pay Act, women's wages not equal
File photo shows man with more money sitting next to woman with less money.(Photo: Digital Vision., Getty Images)For all the naysayers, the people who are convinced that the gender pay gap is a myth, there’s Kerri Sleeman to bust those notions.Factors that may impact a woman's salary such as education, career choice, hours worked, failing to negotiate starting salary and raises, taking time off during the childbearing years don’t apply to Sleeman, 44, of Houghton.She has a bachelor’s of science..>> view originalHundreds Protesting Political System Arrested On Capitol's Steps
Protesters with a coalition of progressive groups sit in front of the U.S. Capitol steps Monday as part of the Democracy Spring demonstration. Peter Overby/NPR hide caption toggle caption Peter Overby/NPR Protesters with a coalition of progressive groups sit in front of the U.S. Capitol steps Monday as part of the Democracy Spring demonstration. ..>> view originalChicago Set to Pay $6 Million in Deaths of 2 Men After Arrests
CHICAGO — This city moved Monday toward paying more than $6 million in settlements to the families of two men who died after being taken into police custody, frustrating City Council members who said such cases showed the need for urgent changes to police training and discipline.“We come here settlement after settlement after settlement, and we never hear termination,” said Alderman Anthony A. Beale, who represents part of the South Side.“We’re spinning our wheels here. We need to start firing ..>> view original
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