Divergent

San Diego’s City Attorney Race Heats Up: Candidates Present Divergent Plans for the Future

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San Diego, CA — As the race for the San Diego city attorney heats up, two candidates have emerged as front-runners, each offering distinct visions for the role and the future of California’s second-largest city. The city attorney’s position, pivotal in both legal counsel and public policy guidance, has become a battleground of competing ideologies and proposals for handling the diverse challenges facing San Diego. The first candidate, a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in municipal law, is campaigning on a platform focused on rigorous law enforcement and tough stances on crime. This candidate argues … Read more

From Labor Shortages to Child Labor Violations: States Take Divergent Paths in Updating Child Labor Laws

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Albany, New York – Child labor violations are on the rise across the United States, prompting numerous states to consider updating their child labor laws. While some states are seeking to strengthen protections for young workers, many others are attempting to weaken existing laws. The push for changes in child labor regulations comes as businesses, especially those in the service industry, have faced labor shortages since the start of the pandemic. This has led to an increase in hiring teenagers, whose wages are typically lower than those of adults. Experts in labor argue that the … Read more