Modest Wage Gains In February As Economy Adds Robust 313,000 Jobs
The largest increase in jobs in 1 1/2 years was accompanied by a 2.6 percent year-on-year increase in wages, a slowdown from January’s pace. The unemployment rate held at 4.1 percent.
Reinventing Community College To Reach Millions Of Workers — Online
California could be the first state to create a statewide, online community college system targeting 2.5 million workers who need — but don’t have — a college degree.
Obama In Talks To Produce Shows For Netflix, Report Says
The former president is in negotiations to produce a series of high-profile shows for Netflix, according to The New York Times. The number of episodes and show formats have not been decided.
Students Of Color And Armed School Staff
Some Florida lawmakers say they fear arming school staff could harm black and Hispanic students. State Rep. Amy Mercado of the Orlando area talks with NPR’s Rachel Martin.
AP Investigation Finds NRA Gives Millions To Schools
NPR’s Rachel Martin talks with Collin Binkley of The Associated Press about an AP investigation into millions of dollars the NRA gives to schools.
Mississippi Lawmakers Pass Abortion Restriction Bill
Lawmakers in Mississippi have passed a bill that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The owner of the state’s only abortion clinic has vowed to sue.
Broward Sheriff’s Office Releases 911 Calls
Under mounting pressure from media and from the community, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office released partial 911 and police dispatch tapes from the Parkland, Fla. shooting last month.
Steel Country Democrats Who Backed Trump Weigh Party Loyalty In 2018
In Eastern Ohio’s Mahoning Valley, thousands of traditionally Democratic voters went for Donald Trump in 2016. The question for 2018 is whether they are now Republican voters down the ballot.
Workers’ Comp Benefits For Florida First Responders To Include PTSD, Governor Says
In the wake of the Parkland shooting, Florida plans to expand paid time off benefits to first responders suffering from PTSD but those diagnosed before Parkland are not included.
Study Questions Science Behind Hunting Plans
Researchers say governments’ hunting policies often don’t demonstrate they’ve made wildlife decisions using the best available science.
A Backgrounder on Background Checks
The shooting in South Florida has ignited the national debate about how to fix, and whether to expand, the gun sales background check system. But what are background checks and how do they work?
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