News and Issues

In Kansas a new licensing law for abortion clinics mandates what size and temperature clinic rooms must be, requires that staff dressing rooms have toilets, that clinics stock particular medical equipment and supplies, and that they be connected to nearby hospitals. South Dakota enacted an antiabortion law with requirements so onerous they essentially deny a woman her legal right to an abortion. more »

The financial crisis and ensuing recession have had an enormous impact on state-administered pension plans ... the demands of local plans are only half the story in terms of pressure on local budgets; local contributions to state plans will be a major driver of future budget burdens. more »

Witness credibility is particularly crucial in sexual assault cases, say lawyers, because the alleged victim is likely to take the witness stand. Any information germane to the accuser's credibility can be brought up during cross-examination. This would include statements to other people, interviews with the police, and even who her friends are. more »

Three lists focus on tuition and fees, and three others look at the institution’s “average net price,” the price paid by fulltime students after grants and scholarships are taken into account. Each list will be broken out into nine different sectors to allow students to compare costs at similar types of institutions. more »