Portland Public Schools & Teachers Agree on Tentative Deal

TL/DR - Teachers have reached a tentative agreement with Portland Public Schools, ending a strike that lasted more than three weeks. As a result, schools will reopen on a two-hour delay. The PPS School Board Chair confirmed that a deal had been reached with the Portland Association of Teachers. Portland Public Schools and Teachers Achieve…

Experience Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ at Phoenix’s Ronin Theatre

TL/DR - The Ronin Theatre Company will perform William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" at the Irish Cultural Center courtyard in Phoenix, USA, from 13 to 17 December. The play is a comedic look at false identities and ulterior motives, set against the backdrop of the 12th night after Christmas, also known as Three Kings Day. Regular tickets are…

Pro/Con: Do Prevailing Wage Mandates Boost Economy? – Duluth News Tribune

TL/DR - The Biden administration's economic vision includes the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and CHIPS and Science Act, which aim to grow the economy from the middle out and bottom up. These laws focus on public investment in infrastructure, domestic competitiveness, and protections for workers, with many funds…