Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) has introduced legislation to curb rising rates of workplace violence facing health care and social service employees such as nurses, physicians, emergency responders, medical assistants, and social workers.
Portland Rep. Diego Hernandez and the Oregon Student Association introduced a bill that would disarm campus police at Portland State University and the University of Oregon.
The American Civil Liberties Union released an analysis of data from 2015–2016 that highlights severe under-resourcing in schools and a failure to follow mental health professionals’ recommendations for adequate support systems for students.
Texas’ Senate education chairman unveiled a school safety measure that touches on strengthening school security, “hardening” school infrastructure and mental health counseling.
The legalized marijuana industry is the fastest-growing industry in the U.S. And if the trend toward legalization spreads to all 50 states, marijuana could become larger than the organic food industry.
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has identified nearly $4 billion in "crucial" port and supply chain security needs over the next decade, according to a new report.