State, local library employees fear jail time under proposed bill


by DOTHANFIRST

DOTHANFIRST— WIREGRASS (WDHN) — The proposed bill that aims to impose harsher restrictions on what books children can and cannot read could put library employees in hot water. "It does sound like library staff could be subject to criminal prosecution" Under the "Supplying Minors" bill, public libraries and school libraries will now be included in the []

The Center Square—Kemp signs bill to increase state employees, teachers' paid parental leave. (The Center Square) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation doubling annual paid parental leave for state employees and school personnel, including teachers. Previously, state employees could take three weeks or 120 hours of paid parental leave during a 12-month "rolling" period following a child's birth, adoption or foster care placement. However, House Bill 1010 increases the paid leave to six weeks — or 240 hours. "This significant legislation demonstrates...

ABC Columbia—Local Living: Rosewood Crawfish Festival, Art on the State, state museum honoring Black culinary traditions. Local Living: Take a look at events in the Midlands to enjoy during the Springtime!

www.ragan.com—Tips for effective employee comms in turbulent times. You can help employees feel heard, make them feel safe, and give them a sense of representation — while still setting up some boundaries to keep the internal discussion professional. During Ragan’s Employee Communications and Culture Conference in Chicago earlier this month, Ragan Chief Content Officer Matt Kinsman led a conversation about how communicators can […]