Author: Ailin Vilches Arguello

The Biden administration said gender-affirming surgical care should be reserved for adults, not minors. “These are deeply personal decisions and we believe these surgeries should be limited to adults,” a White House spokesperson told the 19th News.  “We continue to support gender-affirming care for minors, which represents a continuum of care, and respect the role…

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed the state’s new $297.9 billion budget over the weekend, allocating $12 million for reparations bills. State Sen. Steven Bradford, a Democrat, said California “bears great responsibility” for the past. “We often say the budget is a reflection of our values and our priorities, so the fact that there’s any money…

Gov. Josh Green (D-HI) is facing opposition for his intention to veto a bill that would limit his authority to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency. House Bill 2581 would remove these words from Hawaii law regarding a governor’s or mayor’s powers during an emergency, specifically “to the extent permitted by or…

Washington, D.C., will raise its minimum wage from $17 to $17.50 per hour for nontipped workers and from $8 to $10 per hour for tipped employees, effective Monday. The Office of Wage-Hour Compliance at the Department of Employment Services oversees the enforcement of fair compensation practices to ensure employers in the district fulfill their obligations…