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Half in new poll say Biden policies have not helped middle class at all

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:45:01 GMT

(The Hill) – About half of the respondents in a new poll said that the Biden administration’s current policies have not helped the middle class at all. The poll, published on Tuesday by Monmouth University, found that 51 percent of respondents said that middle-class families have not benefited from Biden’s policies so far, while 10 percent said they believe middle-class families have benefited a lot from his policies.Around 36 percent of respondents believe that middle-class families have benefited a little bit from the administration’s policies, according to the poll. In comparison, Biden's current numbers are similar to what former President Trump pulled in during his first year in office, where 11 percent of respondents said that middle-class families have benefited a lot from his administration's policies, while 53 percent of those surveyed disagreed.  When asked about families in the upper echelon in earnings, 29 percent of respondents said that wealthy families ...

Texas House votes to permanently stay on daylight saving time. But Congress won’t allow it — yet.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:45:01 GMT

(Texas Tribune) — The Texas House has taken sides in one of America’s most polarizing debates — whether to continue changing clocks twice a year, ditch daylight saving time altogether or stick with later daylight permanently.The representatives’ overwhelming verdict: Stay on daylight saving time moving forward. Why does Texas still observe daylight saving time? The chamber voted 136-5 on Tuesday to give initial approval to House Bill 1422, from Rep. Will Metcalf, R-Conroe.“The antiquated practice of ‘springing forward’ and ‘falling back’ — changing our clocks twice a year — is frustrating to many Texans,” Metcalf said ahead of the vote. “I believe we should stick to a time without switching twice a year.”Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, asked if the House could vote on who likes which variation of time before voting on the bill, which drew a couple of chuckles. That vote did not occur.The idea is far from becoming reality. Once the bill gets a final House vote, it still has to clea...

Washington County gets pushback after pitching plan to take over road in Oak Park Heights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:45:01 GMT

Washington County officials on Tuesday discussed a controversial plan to take over jurisdiction of part of a street in Oak Park Heights to create a connection in the Manning Avenue corridor south of Minnesota 36.County officials are considering invoking a little-used state law that would allow the county to recategorize the existing portion of 58th Street between Memorial Avenue and Stillwater Boulevard as a county road.Under state law, any roadway in a county can be recategorized as a county road, and the county would then be responsible for maintenance and improvements to that road.All of the county board members at Tuesday’s workshop spoke in favor of the plan.The road in question is a block of 58th Street, which is currently owned by Oak Park Heights.Currently southbound Manning Avenue — also known as Washington County 15 — ends at Minnesota 36. To continue south, drivers must get on Minnesota 36 and drive east to Stillwater Boulevard where Manning Avenue resumes and takes drive...

NYS budget in limbo, lawmakers react

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:45:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- As you may know, the state's budget is now 10 days late, a week-long extender was issued on Monday to keep government operations running and get state employees paid on time, but the tardiness begs the questions - what's the hold up? Lawmakers say bail and housing continue to leave the state budget in limbo as they negotiate an agreement. Albany man found in possession of stolen car, handgun When our Capitol Correspondent, Amal Tlaige asked Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins when a finalized budget deal would be made, "I’d like to say soon, why don’t I let you figure out what that is." Stewart-Cousins said she, Speaker Heastie and the Governor are close to reaching a bail  agreement. "There’s just a lot that is in this package and you know in terms of what people think, the reality, and what needs to be clarified. We continue not to want to criminalize poverty for low level offenses," she said. The Leader also said the state must ensure there’s c...

NY finalizes new sexual harassment prevention training

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:45:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State has finalized a new sexual harassment prevention training for state workers. The law requires sexual harassment prevention training to be updated every five years, something New York State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon supports."I’m really glad they put that in because think about how the world has changed in 5 years. It’s really amazing. The pandemic for instance, altered life for so many over the past few years. People were forced to work from home, some continuing to do so. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "You can definitely be sexually harassed from home," explained Reardon. "Think about phone calls, texts, emails, social media postings. All of that could be determined to be sexual harassment."But that’s not the only change made to the training."If you discriminate against somebody and gender identity, that’s sexual harassment. So we have a lot of information about that. And ...

Albany County honors 5-year-old for fundraising efforts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:45:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany County honored its youngest Citizen of the Month on Tuesday. Sadie, 5, helped the Colonie Police Department collect more than 1,100 items to send to troops serving in the U.S. military overseas.Sadie was also named Mini Miss Military Star of New York and will represent the state at the National Competition in July. Officials hope her story inspires others to support the community. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "You can make a difference, regardless of your age, you can influence anything you want to influence if you put your mind to it," Albany County Exec. Dan McCoy said.Sadie has also raised money for the American Cancer Society of the Capital Region and handed out food and blankets to people dealing with homelessness through the Street Soldiers of Albany.

Military helicopter visits RPI campus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:45:01 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute got a surprise on Tuesday. A Marine Corps helicopter visited the campus.It was brought in by the school's ROTC program as a way of encouraging all students to recognize the role the military plays in their lives. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "One, is to let the ROTC students here at Rensselaer experience the helicopter firsthand. Two, is to really just show the American public the military is all around us," RPI Commanding Officer ROTC Unit Dave Latta said. "The Navy and the Marine Corps are right here at home, and every day, here at Rensselaer and places around the country, young men and women are doing great things for our country's armed forces."The helicopter is the largest one in the U.S. military's fleet.

Mental health pilot program launching in Lark Street neighborhood of Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:45:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local officials said a multi-pronged approach is needed to address public safety, and they are trying to improve access to treatment for people suffering from mental health challenges.A new initiative meant to do that is launching this week in the Lark Street neighborhood of Albany. Teams of police officers and social workers are going into the neighborhood to help assess the needs of community members who are homeless. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The eight-week pilot program was developed after neighbors and business leaders raised concerns about safety. The goal is to help people get the support they need."It essentially means giving law enforcement the mental health resources they need to properly respond to mental health crises instead of simply putting someone in jail," Albany County Exec. Dan McCoy said."This isn't about calling the police and arresting people," Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan ...

PHOTOS: Students at Adams City High School walkout to protest gun violence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:45:01 GMT

Students at Adams City High School held a walkout against gun violence on Tuesday.Freshman Aliyah Acevedo, who organized the event with approval from the school, said she wanted to show support for East High School as well as her fellow students who have experienced their own incidents of gun violence. Addressing a gathering of students and educators inside the gym before the walkout, she said, “You guys shouldn’t be scared that you’re going to go to school and not going to come home. You shouldn’t have to read the obituaries of your classmates. You deserve to graduate, to go to college, to finish your studies.“We want to learn. We want to live,” Acevedo added,Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter.

Eaglecrest High School cancels classes Wednesday after teacher dies of suspected bacterial meningitis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:45:01 GMT

Eaglecrest High School canceled classes Wednesday and other school activities starting Tuesday after the death of a teacher over the weekend who passed away from symptoms consistent with bacterial meningitis.In a letter sent to parents and obtained by Denver7, the Cherry Creek School District identified the teacher as Maddie Schmidt.In the letter, the district said it is working with the Arapahoe County Public Health Department which would be reaching out to school staff and families of students who might have been in close contact with the teacher.“The school and district have assisted ACPH in contact tracing to determine what students or staff members have been in close contact with the infected person. ACPH is in the process of notifying close contacts and will offer guidance about how to get preventative antibiotics for students and staff determined by ACPH to have been in close contact,” the letter to parents read.Read the full story at our partner, Denver7.Related ...