Archive for the 'State and Local Politics' Category

Drinking agePomona College is one of about 120 liberal arts colleges that are part of the Amethyst Initiative calling on lawmakers nationwide to discuss changing the drinking age from 21 to 18.Will lowering the age make college students more responsible drinkers?  This seems to be the motivation.    

Powering up students’ job prospects Students are facing a tough job market at the same time as public utilities are bracing for a wave of retirements. In Los Angeles, schools and industry are working to make a match. Amanda Becker reports.Based on what I am paying (e.g. $120 a month for water) and the fact that […]

I have been waiting for someone to challenge the early termination fees in court.  Sprint will probably appeal, so this is not decided yet.Nevertheless, I think phone companies will find a way to pass on the cost to us.    In one of the most significant legal rulings in the tech industry this year, a Superior […]