Bill aims to stop deportation of Southeast Asian refugees
The bill was reintroduced last week by Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07).
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State Senate Passes Bill To Combat Undiagnosed Diabetes In AAPI Communities
S634B/A1206, by state Senator John Liu and Assembly Member Ron Kim aims to expand insurance coverage for diabetes and prediabetes screenings, in accordance with nationally recognized, evidence-based medical guidelines. This is an important step in addressing the alarmingly high rate of undiagnosed diabetes in Asian American communities.
CUNY Names Veteran CUNY Educator Alicia M. Alvero as Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost
A Champion of Student and Faculty Success, She Played a Key Role in Revamping CUNY’s Student Transfer System
CUNY Launches Enhanced Process for Reporting and Investigating Incidents of Discrimination Across the System
The City University of New York today announced the implementation of its enhanced system for reporting incidents of discrimination, designed to ensure that all reports are addressed promptly, fairly and consistently. This improved reporting process, combined with the introduction of mandatory Title VI training and expanded programming on effective communication across differing perspectives, underscores the … Read more
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