Career college programs cost more than similar programs offered through public institutions. The state should eliminae student aid to institute real oversight measures. The report shows comparisons betweent different programs and gives recommendations on how to resolve the problems.

This report states the negative effects of school suspension and expulsion. Then it proposes alternative discipline practices to support positive culture which are better for students

This report outlines the landscape, identigies challenges that limit families access to preschool, and looks at the costs that constrain programs in delivering top quality early education; concluded with policy reconmmendations

Students in regional vocational schools are more likely to graduate. Students are allowed to take CTE courses in RVTS for more knowledge. The result shows that RVTS students are more likely to earn more in the future.

Students in regional vocational schools are more likely to graduate. Students are allowed to take CTE courses in RVTS for more knowledge. The result shows that RVTS students are more likely to earn more in the future.

Small fees will be placed on disposable bags. Disposable bags require energy and natural resources to be produced and cause pollution. The policy can help reduce the usage of disposable bags to reduce pollution. Simultaneously, the tax obtained raises the fund for environmental effort.

Voucher programs use money for eligible students\' public education to pay for private school tuition. Despite public schools strggling to recover funding, voucher program spends 352 percent more since 2008 since program eligibility has increased. Senate Bill 85 would further privatize public education by expanding the eligibility and cost 6.4 times than boucher programs.

The CTF and MTTF are two financial instruments for funding the department of transportation. The reports explores and makes recommendations for improving the funding process.

During the election on November 7, the voters in New York state will be presented with the ballot question, \"Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution and amend the same?\" If the referendum passes, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention will be elected in November 2018, and the Convention\'s proposed changes will appear on the ballot, most likely in November 2019. Many issues are under debate: ethics reform, reorganizing the judiciary, voting rights, and several more. The focus of this column is on environmental rights. The current Constitution has a \\\"Forever Wild clause\", adopted in 1894- which has helped preserve the wild areas of Adirondack and Catskill parks. It also has a Conservation Bill of Rights, declaring a state policy of protecting natural resources and scenic beauty, but it has been held to be unenforceable, and has been of little consequence. This column discusses these environmental rights and their implications within New York as well as across the country.

This report finds that minority workers in RI are less likely to get paid sick time. Occupations that require frequent contact tend to lack paid sick days and are often low paid. Paid sick time is rare for part time workers and low-paid workers. Paid sick time can make a stronger, safer work environments, support children and families and reduce health care costs.