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California, Los Angeles, National, News

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May 22, 7:33 pm

Study finds microbusinesses contribute to lower unemployment rates, boost economy

A joint report from GoDaddy’s Venture Forward and economists at the UCLA Anderson Forecast found that online microbusinesses contribute to lower rates of unemployment. The study, released in March, found that one entrepreneur opening a microbusiness with a GoDaddy domain and website creates about seven new jobs through direct and indirect hiring and boosts local economies. Read more...

Photo: The Anderson School of Management is pictured. A recent study by the School of Management’s economists and GoDaddy Venture Forward found that microbusinesses contribute to lower rates of unemployment. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Academics, California, Higher Education, News, UC

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May 10, 11:00 am

Half of state’s high school graduates qualified for UC, California State admission

About half California’s high school graduates qualified for admission to UC and California State University campuses in 2023, according to data from the state. According to the California Department of Education, 223,727 students – about 52.4% of all high school graduates – qualified for admission to UC or CSU campuses. Read more...

Photo: Pictured are prospective students and community members at Bruin Day in front of Royce Hall. (Renee Rubanowitz/Daily Bruin)

California, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health

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April 22, 11:31 am

A newly proposed bill hopes to keep CalFresh rebate pilot program alive

This post was updated April 23 at 9:52 p.m. A pilot incentive for CalFresh users to buy fresh produce expired this month, but a newly proposed bill may keep household crispers stocked for another year. Read more...

Photo: Produce in the UCLA Store is pictured. If passed, a new bill proposed by Assemblymember Alex Lee would continue a pilot program that provides a rebate to low-income families when they purchase produce using CalFresh at participating stores. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)

California, Higher Education, News, UC

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April 14, 8:07 pm

Opportunity for All advances in state legislature with new bill

This post was updated April 10 at 10:01 p.m. A new bill passed through the state assembly committee Tuesday could allow for the establishment of on-campus job opportunities for students without legal immigrant status in the UC. Read more...

Photo: Student activists and community members march up Janss Steps in November in support of Opportunity for All. Assembly Bill 2586 could allow for the establishment of on-campus job opportunities for UC students without legal immigrant status. (Brandon Morquecho/Photo editor)

California, Higher Education, News, UC

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April 11, 7:55 pm

UCLA experts discuss potential impact of CA’s budget deficit on UC funding

This post was updated April 16 at 9:53 p.m.  As Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California legislature tackle the state’s nearly $60 billion estimated budget deficit, some UCLA experts said the UC’s funding might be at risk – which could lead to tuition hikes or altered admissions – while others said the University will remain unaffected.  Budget deficits occur when state expenditures exceed revenue. Read more...

Photo: The California State Capitol is pictured. (Wikimedia Commons photo by Thomas W. Toolanvia via Upload Wizard)

California, Los Angeles, News

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March 19, 7:03 pm

Luskin alumni discuss policy at city, state levels during panel

The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs hosted a panel March 7 with alumni policymakers across Los Angeles to discuss the ongoing housing crisis, the importance of voting and the need for cooperation between local, state and federal governments. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Michael Fleming, lecturer of social welfare, Lourdes Castro Ramírez, Los Angeles chief housing and homelessness officer, Assemblyman Isaac Bryan and State senator Caroline Menjivar, are pictured. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin)

California, News

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March 13, 7:43 pm

UCLA experts share disapproval of the California Fair Pay and Accountability Act

Attorneys and UCLA experts expressed disapproval at a ballot initiative that limits California workers’ ability to litigate against their employers. The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is a labor law that provides workers with the resources to litigate against their employers, said Tia Koonse, the legal and policy research manager at the UCLA Labor Center. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the Ueberroth Olympic Office Building, which houses the UCLA Labor Center’s Westwood offices. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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