California lawmakers are considering a range of options to combat a rise over the last two years of felony retail theft - large-scale shoplifting - and held the latest in a series of hearings in West Hollywood on Friday. The State Assembly Select Committee on Retail Theft heard from residents, business owners and social-justice groups. Tinisch Hollins, executive director of the nonprofit Californians for Safety and Justice, said everyone agreed on one thing. .
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Looking to tackle inequitable education funding across the state, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled a new budget plan, including a major boost in public school spending. The proposal would direct an additional $1 billion to K-12 education, affecting more than 1.7 million students. .
Nebraska is among at least 14 states that enacted voting restrictions last year, passing a voter ID law. Next week, a legislative committee takes up another bill that would restrict certain voting rights in the state. LB-1211 would reduce the time that voters have to receive, complete and return absentee ballots or vote early in person from 35 days to 22. .
Members of the American Postal Workers Union are calling for more staffing and better pay to reduce turnover. They say the problem is affecting mail delivery, particularly in rural areas. An audit by the Office of the Inspector General last year found the U.S. .