Tag: Hispanics
Poll: For unvaccinated Latinos, hesitancy isn’t the problem
WASHINGTON — Many Latinos are forgoing COVID-19 shots because of concerns about losing work hours, getting a bill, and for some, immigration worries. That's...
Election officials face fines, charges in GOP voting laws
In 2020, election officials tried to make voting easier and safer amid a global pandemic. Next time, they might get fined or face criminal...
EXPLAINER: Why are people protesting across Colombia?
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Thousands of Colombians have protested across the country against a government they feel has long ignored their needs, allowed corruption to...
Biden hits schools goal even as many students learn remotely
President Joe Biden has met his goal of having most elementary and middle schools open for full, in-person learning in his first 100 days,...
DeSantis signs GOP-drafted voting bill, legal fight begins
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill into law Thursday that he and other Republicans said would place guardrails...
Jill Biden to visit Utah school as US moves toward reopening
SALT LAKE CITY — First lady Jill Biden plans to speak at a Salt Lake City school Wednesday as the U.S. makes uneven progress...
AP FACT CHECK: Biden overstates how many Americans immunized
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday vastly overstated the number of Americans who've been vaccinated against COVID-19. And when addressing the racial gap...
Census Bureau: 70% of voters cast ballots early or by mail
DENVER — More than two-thirds of all U.S. citizens of the voting age population participated in the 2020 presidential election, according to a new...
UNLV extends contract of AD Reed-Francois by 4 years
LAS VEGAS — UNLV has extended athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois' contract by four years.
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A look at what’s next in the release of 2020 census data
ORLANDO, Fla. — There were some genuine surprises in the the first batch of data from the nation's 2020 head count released this week...
