Students on visas must take in-person college classes or risk deportation, ICE says
ICE’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program won’t let students into the U.S. if they are going to schools that offer online classes only, according to a news release. Instead, foreign students must take in-person classes if they wish to remain in the U.S. — otherwise, they must take the online classes out of the country or risk deportation if they stay. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Charles Krupa)
It’s the law: No mask, no service begins today across Washington
Businesses across the state won’t be allowed to serve customers who aren’t wearing a facial covering starting Tuesday, July 7. Some say it will make it easier to enforce mask policies they already have in place. “This is not an optional plan for businesses,” Gov. Jay Inslee said last week. “This is a legal requirement.” Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Tony Overman)
Is a guarantee income policy right for Tacoma? The mayor is exploring the possibility
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards has joined 11 other mayors from around the country to pledge support for a guaranteed income program. Ideally, a fully implemented guaranteed income program would give all residents a monthly cash payment, typically in the range of $500 to $1,000. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Helena Lyng-Olsen)
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