Salary Snag Keeps West Virginia Teachers Out Of Classrooms
As the teacher strike in West Virginia heads into its eighth school day, Steve Inskeep talks to Dale Lee president of the West Virginia Education Association about what’s next.
7 Decades Ago, Puerto Ricans Helped Transform New York City’s Workforce
Thousands of Puerto Ricans who came to the mainland to flee Hurricane Maria damage have settled in New York City. This mimics the influx of Puerto Ricans 70 years ago.
West Virginia Teachers Strike Continues After Senate Vote Snag
Teachers in West Virginia remain on strike after the state Senate ignored a deal made by the governor and approved a raise of 4 percent instead of 5.
Florida Mayor Defies State Law In Push To Regulate Assault-Style Weapons
After the Parkland shooting, the city of Coral Gables voted in a local ban on assault-style weapons. But the ban puts Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli and city commissioners in violation of a 2011 state law.
‘Protectionism Harms,’ Says Former Ex-Commerce Secretary On Steel Tariff Decision
Steel tariffs aren’t a new idea. Former President George W. Bush briefly enacted steel tariffs. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez about the consequences of steel and aluminum tariffs.
Despite Long-Term Qualms, Steel Beer Keg Company Celebrates Trump’s Focus On Tariffs
NPR’s Michel Martin talks with Paul Czachor, the CEO of American Keg Company, about what tariffs on steel and aluminum could mean for his company.
Still No School In W. Va. As Salary Snag Ensures Strike Will Go On
The state Senate failed to pass the raise teachers are demanding. Now an end date for the strike is unclear as students face their eighth day of no school.
Where The Supreme Court Stands On Gun Laws
The Supreme Court has weighed in on relatively few gun-related cases. We look at why.
Mosques Consider Sanctuary For Immigrants
NPR’s Renee Montagne speaks with Imam Omar Suleiman from Dallas, Texas about why he’s calling on American mosques to join the sanctuary movement in response to increased deportations.
West Virginia Teacher Strike Continues
NPR’s Renee Montagne talks with teacher Jessica Salfia about the latest updates as teachers continue to strike in West Virginia.
Florida Lawmakers Debate Gun Control
The Florida Senate held a rare Saturday session as state lawmakers considered gun restrictions in response to the school shooting in Parkland, Fla.
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