BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Senator Nancy Skinner
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State
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
CA Senator Nancy Skinner proposes 'School Meals for All'
In response to the increasing rates of child hunger in California, State Senator Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, introduced a bill Wednesday that aims to provide all public school students with free meals.
State
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
CA Senator Nancy Skinner proposes 'School Meals for All'
In response to the increasing rates of child hunger in California, State Senator Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, introduced a bill Wednesday that aims to provide all public school students with free meals.
Editorials
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
If the NCAA won’t allow colleges to pay student-athletes, athletes should be allowed to pursue other sources of income
College athletes have brought in billions of dollars to campuses — some even risk their lives to play their sports. These students are forced to compromise on academics and financial stability to support their campus. They deserve fair compensation for these sacrifices — and if the NCAA won’t allow campuses to pay student-athletes, it should, at the very least, permit athletes the right to be compensated through sponsorships.
Editorials
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
If the NCAA won’t allow colleges to pay student-athletes, athletes should be allowed to pursue other sources of income
College athletes have brought in billions of dollars to campuses — some even risk their lives to play their sports. These students are forced to compromise on academics and financial stability to support their campus. They deserve fair compensation for these sacrifices — and if the NCAA won’t allow campuses to pay student-athletes, it should, at the very least, permit athletes the right to be compensated through sponsorships.
State
AUGUST 29, 2018
Bill aimed at increasing affordable housing for students passes in California State Legislature
California State Sen. Nancy Skinner issued legislation aimed at increasing affordable student housing which was passed by the State Legislature Tuesday.
State
AUGUST 29, 2018
Bill aimed at increasing affordable housing for students passes in California State Legislature
California State Sen. Nancy Skinner issued legislation aimed at increasing affordable student housing which was passed by the State Legislature Tuesday.
City
OCTOBER 02, 2017
Gov. Jerry Brown signs 15 bills to improve affordable housing in California
On Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a package of housing bills that aim to improve Californians’ access to affordable housing.
City
OCTOBER 02, 2017
Gov. Jerry Brown signs 15 bills to improve affordable housing in California
On Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a package of housing bills that aim to improve Californians’ access to affordable housing.
City
JULY 10, 2017
City Council to discuss Housing Accountability Act on Tuesday evening
Tuesday’s City Council meeting will discuss the Housing Accountability Act and several items addressing homelessness and affordable housing, among a number of other proposals.
City
JULY 10, 2017
City Council to discuss Housing Accountability Act on Tuesday evening
Tuesday’s City Council meeting will discuss the Housing Accountability Act and several items addressing homelessness and affordable housing, among a number of other proposals.
City
JUNE 25, 2017
BART Board approves Safe Transit policy
The Safe Transit policy prevents BART employees — including members of the BART Police Department — from asking about riders’ immigration statuses unless directed by state laws, federal regulations or court orders.
City
JUNE 25, 2017
BART Board approves Safe Transit policy
The Safe Transit policy prevents BART employees — including members of the BART Police Department — from asking about riders’ immigration statuses unless directed by state laws, federal regulations or court orders.
State
MAY 31, 2017
SB 201 aims to extend collective bargaining to student research assistants
14,000 university student research assistants do not have the same right to collective bargaining as other student employees, including teaching assistants, readers and tutors.
State
MAY 31, 2017
SB 201 aims to extend collective bargaining to student research assistants
14,000 university student research assistants do not have the same right to collective bargaining as other student employees, including teaching assistants, readers and tutors.
