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Cal State and the Cal Grant

Despite lobbying virtually this year, CSSA and the many CSU delegations appearing in the Capitol this week are determined to highlight AB 1456, a priority bill that will make a college education more accessible and affordable for students. Over the week of March 8th, California State University students across the twenty-three CSU campuses begin their legislative visits with various California state senators and assembly members. The
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How Karens Created the Proposed CAREN Act

Within the last two years, the "Karen" meme has circulated widely throughout the internet, making its way into California's State Capitol.Within the last two years, the "Karen" meme has circulated widely throughout the internet. This meme originated from the various examples of middle-aged white women typically sporting pixie cuts, throwing tantrums in public. The "Karen" label applies to various entitled behaviors that range from asking to speak to the manager, refusing to wear a mask and…
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Texas Winter Storm and Green New Deal

Storm Uri brought many things to Texas in 2021  - snow, freezing temperatures, and a Green New Deal. Winter Storm Uri brought many things to Texas in the Winter of 2021  - snow, extreme freezing temperatures, and Texas's power grid's short fallings prompting a series of Texas relief efforts -  Food Bank of Rio Grande…
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Federal Vaccine Compensation

VICP & CICP: A Substitute for Traditional Lawsuits A Substitute for Traditional Lawsuits Within the first 12 hours after birth, babies receive their first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine. While most people continue to be vaccinated throughout their childhood, others hold concerns over the health risks that stem from vaccines and their ingredients. In instances where severe allergic reactions or other serious problems occur, the National Vaccine Compensation Program comes into play.…