How to Use
- Step 1: Click Try it!
- Step 2: Enter up to 10,000 Google News search URLs and specify a Language
- Step 3: Click Start and run the task in your preferred run mode
Data Preview
Search_word | Source | Title | Title_URL | PublishDate | Author | Start_URL | Keywords | Abstract | Text | Video | First_image | Images | Text_by_XPath | ErrorMessage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
"vote" when:1y | National Nurses United | Long Beach Medical Center nurses vote no confidence in management | https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/long-beach-medical-center-nurses-vote-no-confidence-in-management | 2025-07-18 07:00:00 UTC | https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/long-beach-medical-center-nurses-vote-no-confidence-in-management | long;nurses;vote;miller;continued;care;hospital;center;childrens;beach;management;medical;confidence;womens | Registered nurses at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Long Beach, Calif. decided unanimously to pass a vote of no confidence in the hospital’s administration, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU). "Nurses have had enough," said Stephanie Jobe, RN in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. The vote of no confidence reflects escalating frustration with MemorialCare senior management personnel, who nurses say have failed to address systemic issues despite repeated opportunities. CNA represents nearly 2,100 nurses at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide. | Registered nurses at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Long Beach, Calif. decided unanimously to pass a vote of no confidence in the hospital’s administration, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU). The nurses, who voted on Thursday, July 17, cited repeated bad faith bargaining practices by hospital executives, who have continued to disregard failures in patient care standards. "Nurses have had enough," said Stephanie Jobe, RN in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. "We are committed to our patients and our profession, but we cannot continue to work under leadership that ignores our safety warnings, stonewalls us at the bargaining table, and punishes transparency." The vote of no confidence reflects escalating frustration with MemorialCare senior management personnel, who nurses say have failed to address systemic issues despite repeated opportunities. Among their top concerns, nurses cite: Unsafe staffing levels across units Unmitigated workplace violence, stemming from a lack of a comprehensive prevention plan Financial decisions that prioritize profits over care Refusal to bargain in good faith Jobe, RN continued, “Despite these challenges, nurses have continued to care for their patients–working overtime, training new staff, and supporting each other. The vote is not just a statement of protest, but a call to urgent action and accountability.” The vote results will be shared with relevant regulatory bodies. Nurses are also calling on community members, elected officials, and patients to stand with them in demanding fair contracts that ensure safe staffing and high quality of patient care. Nurses previously went on a 1-day strike on May 22. CNA represents nearly 2,100 nurses at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide. | https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/sites/default/files/nnu/graphics/hero/0725_LongBeach_hero.png | https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/sites/default/files/nnu/graphics/hero/0725_LongBeach_hero.png;https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/sites/default/files/nnu/images/0923_CEs_thumb.jpg;https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/sites/default/files/nnu/images/0420_Organizing_How_it_Works_Thumb.png;https://nnumagazine.uberflip.com/read/getTitleCoverUrl/41677/200 | Registered nurses at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Long Beach, Calif. decided unanimously to pass a vote of no confidence in the hospital’s administration, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU). The nurses, who voted on Thursday, July 17, cited repeated bad faith bargaining practices by hospital executives, who have continued to disregard failures in patient care standards. "Nurses have had enough," said Stephanie Jobe, RN in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. "We are committed to our patients and our profession, but we cannot continue to work under leadership that ignores our safety warnings, stonewalls us at the bargaining table, and punishes transparency." The vote of no confidence reflects escalating frustration with MemorialCare senior management personnel, who nurses say have failed to address systemic issues despite repeated opportunities. Among their top concerns, nurses cite: Jobe, RN continued, “Despite these challenges, nurses have continued to care for their patients–working overtime, training new staff, and supporting each other. The vote is not just a statement of protest, but a call to urgent action and accountability.” The vote results will be shared with relevant regulatory bodies. Nurses are also calling on community members, elected officials, and patients to stand with them in demanding fair contracts that ensure safe staffing and high quality of patient care. Nurses previously went on a 1-day strike on May 22 . CNA represents nearly 2,100 nurses at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide. | |||
"vote" when:1y | Jackson Lewis | U.S. Senate Vote Next Week Set to Restore NLRB Quorum | https://www.jacksonlewis.com/insights/us-senate-vote-next-week-set-restore-nlrb-quorum | 2025-12-05 08:00:00 UTC | Laura A. Pierson-scheinberg | https://www.jacksonlewis.com/insights/us-senate-vote-next-week-set-restore-nlrb-quorum | week;set;restore;senate;labor;vote;nlrb;board;package;16;nominee;counsel;quorum;start;mayer | TakeawaysThe confirmation vote would restore a required three-member quorum to the Board, which has been quorum-less and unable to issue rulings since Jan 2025. The quorum would enable the Board to start addressing a growing case backlog by year end. Board member nominee Scott Mayer, a chief corporate labor counsel, was a last-minute addition to the U.S. Senate nominee package that will be voted on next week. The nominee package already included Board nominee James Murphy and General Counsel nominee Crystal Carey. If the Senate confirms all three nominees, Carey’s term will last four years, with Mayer and Murphy’s terms expiring December 16, 2029, and December 16, 2027, respectively. | Takeaways The confirmation vote would restore a required three-member quorum to the Board, which has been quorum-less and unable to issue rulings since Jan 2025. The quorum would enable the Board to start addressing a growing case backlog by year end. Link Congressional Record | En Bloc Consideration of Certain Nominations Article For the first time in 11 months, the National Labor Relations Board will likely have a quorum by year end, enabling it to start issuing decisions. Board member nominee Scott Mayer, a chief corporate labor counsel, was a last-minute addition to the U.S. Senate nominee package that will be voted on next week. The nominee package already included Board nominee James Murphy and General Counsel nominee Crystal Carey. If the Senate confirms all three nominees, Carey’s term will last four years, with Mayer and Murphy’s terms expiring December 16, 2029, and December 16, 2027, respectively. | https://www.jacksonlewis.com/sites/default/files/styles/social_sharing_token/public/2025-12/Meeting_3_People_.jpeg?itok=JJtFoQxS | https://www.jacksonlewis.com/sites/default/files/styles/page_header_background_mobile/public/2025-12/Meeting_3_People_.jpeg.webp?itok=B1lMLYWm;https://www.jacksonlewis.com/sites/default/files/styles/authors_fallback/public/2023-10/Vitarelli_Richard_Hartford_2048x756.png?h=f4486ce9&itok=af0Ri5zx;https://www.jacksonlewis.com/sites/default/files/styles/authors_fallback/public/2023-07/PiersonScheinberg_Laura_San%20Francisco_2048x756.png?h=20c5eea2&itok=RAzZ2Vdb;https://www.jacksonlewis.com/sites/default/files/styles/authors_fallback/public/2025-09/Kaplan_Marvin_New%20York_2048x756.png?h=143e37d3&itok=l0hS0Sj4;https://www.jacksonlewis.com/sites/default/files/styles/social_sharing_token/public/2025-12/Meeting_3_People_.jpeg?itok=JJtFoQxS | Takeaways Link Congressional Record | En Bloc Consideration of Certain Nominations Article For the first time in 11 months, the National Labor Relations Board will likely have a quorum by year end, enabling it to start issuing decisions. Board member nominee Scott Mayer, a chief corporate labor counsel, was a last-minute addition to the U.S. Senate nominee package that will be voted on next week. The nominee package already included Board nominee James Murphy and General Counsel nominee Crystal Carey. If the Senate confirms all three nominees, Carey’s term will last four years, with Mayer and Murphy’s terms expiring December 16, 2029, and December 16, 2027, respectively. © 2025 Jackson Lewis P.C. This material is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal advice nor does it create a client-lawyer relationship between Jackson Lewis and any recipient. Recipients should consult with counsel before taking any actions based on the information contained within this material. This material may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,100+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. For more information, visit https://www.jacksonlewis.com . | ||
"vote" when:1y | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | How to vote in local races this Election Day | https://www.unc.edu/posts/2025/10/31/how-to-vote-in-local-races-this-election-day/ | 2025-10-31 07:00:00 UTC | https://www.unc.edu/posts/2025/10/31/how-to-vote-in-local-races-this-election-day/ | voter;races;vote;board;elections;local;card;state;website;id;day;election | UNC-Chapel Hill provides a reminder of resources about voting to help community members make a plan to vote on Election Day this Nov. 4. Election DayIf you are already registered to vote, you can vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. There is no same-day registration available on Election Day. The deadline to register to vote on Election Day itself has passed. Other Acceptable Forms of Voter ID: Students and employees may use any other acceptable forms of voter ID published by the State Board of Elections on its Voter ID webpage. | UNC-Chapel Hill provides a reminder of resources about voting to help community members make a plan to vote on Election Day this Nov. 4. Election Day If you are already registered to vote, you can vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. The polls will be open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. You can check your registration, find your polling place and download a sample ballot at the N.C. State Board of Elections website. There is no same-day registration available on Election Day. The deadline to register to vote on Election Day itself has passed. Voter ID All voters are required to show a photo ID in order to vote; please see NCSBE for potential exemptions to the photo ID requirement. For information about what forms of identification are accepted, visit the voter ID page on the North Carolina State Board of Elections website. How to Obtain a Physical One Card : Students and employees who need a physical One Card to serve as a voter ID may request one at the One Card Office. A physical One Card, without the chip technology of the standard One Card, is available at no cost for any faculty, staff or student who only obtained the mobile One Card. Other Acceptable Forms of Voter ID: Students and employees may use any other acceptable forms of voter ID published by the State Board of Elections on its Voter ID webpage. Visit the One Card website for more information. If you have questions about your residency or voter registration generally, visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections website. | https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/voting-hero-1.jpg | https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChaseAycock_Hero-250x141.png;https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ChildrensHospitalHERO.jpg;https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SaraRuff_Hero_v2.png;https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SaraRuff_Hero_v2-250x141.png;https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/voting-hero-1-1200x675.jpg;https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/University_Signature_White_Navy_rgb_h.svg;https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Neha_HERO.jpg;https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=553655075018580&ev=PageView&noscript=1;https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/voting-hero-1.jpg;https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/HeatherWasser_Hero_v3.png;https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WellTest.jpg;https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MelodyHERO.jpg;https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/TutoringHERO.jpg;https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChaseAycock_Hero.png | UNC-Chapel Hill provides a reminder of resources about voting to help community members make a plan to vote on Election Day this Nov. 4. If you are already registered to vote, you can vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. The polls will be open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. You can check your registration , find your polling place and download a sample ballot at the N.C. State Board of Elections website . There is no same-day registration available on Election Day. The deadline to register to vote on Election Day itself has passed. All voters are required to show a photo ID in order to vote; please see NCSBE for potential exemptions to the photo ID requirement. For information about what forms of identification are accepted, visit the voter ID page on the North Carolina State Board of Elections website. Visit the One Card website for more information. If you have questions about your residency or voter registration generally, visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections website . | |||
"vote" when:1y | Bethlehem Central School District | NEW DATE: Capital Project vote set for Tuesday, Feb. 3 | https://www.bethlehemschools.org/capital-project-vote-set-for-tuesday-feb-3/ | 2025-12-04 08:00:00 UTC | https://www.bethlehemschools.org/capital-project-vote-set-for-tuesday-feb-3/ | feb;capital;school;district;voting;proposed;schools;classrooms;project;date;elementary;vote;set | The December 2025 Capital Project Vote, which was postponed due to weather, has been rescheduled. The proposed Capital Project is expected to be budget neutral, with no additional local tax impact for residents. Hamagrael Elementary School: Library Media Center (LMC) and cafeteriaSlingerlands Elementary School: Library Media Center (LMC) and gym. Proposed Project Scope by BuildingThe proposed Capital Project includes improvements and upgrades for every school in the district. Capital Project NewsletterA Capital Project newsletter was mailed to all residents the week of Nov. 17. | The December 2025 Capital Project Vote, which was postponed due to weather, has been rescheduled. The new date is Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. The new referendum date was approved by the Board of Education at its Dec. 4 meeting. The new vote date will not impact the project scope, financing or the projected project timeline. Voting will take place on Feb. 3 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School in Gym A. There will also be absentee and early voting ballots available for the vote. Notification of the new vote date will be mailed to all BCSD residents in early January. Overview | Project Highlights | Scope by Building | Voting Information, Timeline and FAQ Project Overview On Tuesday, Feb. 3, residents of the Bethlehem Central School District will vote on a proposition that would invest up to $60.0 million to enhance teaching and learning spaces districtwide. The proposed Capital Project is expected to be budget neutral, with no additional local tax impact for residents. Through a series of public meetings, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education approved the proposed project, which includes 137 elements across all buildings in the district. The plan features extensive renovations of outdated elementary classrooms and a districtwide cooling project, where air conditioning would be added to identified “hot spots” in several schools and to large common spaces such as gyms, libraries and cafeterias. Other featured projects include renovation of the Elsmere Library Media Center (LMC), renovation of the Slingerlands Elementary School kitchen and cafeteria, improvements to the Hamagrael cafeteria and gymnasium and the school’s main office, bathroom renovations at the high school and renovation of the “pit” area of the middle school for use by Physical Education/athletics. The school district maintains nearly 1,000,000 square feet of space across nine buildings. The project would address the long-term durability, safety, efficiency, and maintenance of the district’s infrastructure. Roofing repair and replacements, window and door replacements and repair, paving projects, masonry repairs, boiler replacements, site drainage and other infrastructure maintenance account for the largest share of the planned capital project. More details on the scope of the project can be found below. The scope of the project was refined during six public Board of Education meetings. Videos of these discussions can be viewed here. Project Highlights No additional tax impact If approved, the Capital Project is expected to be budget neutral, with no additional tax impact for local residents. New York State reimburses the district for about 71.8 percent of the cost of eligible capital building projects. In addition, the district plans to use $16.6 million from the voter-approved 2022 Capital Reserve fund to offset the cost of the 2025 Capital Project. The timing of the project is key to keeping it budget neutral: debt service repayment related to the proposed project would begin as debt service payments from older capital projects are expiring, maintaining stability of financing, bond payments and state aid reimbursements. Classroom Renovations – Approx. 34% of project Classroom renovations at six of the district’s seven schools are top priorities in the proposed project. At the elementary schools, a total of 45 outdated classrooms would receive new floors, ceilings, lighting, casework and finishes. At the middle school, the art classrooms would be renovated, and renovations at the high school would include an art classroom, a Family and Consumer Science (FACS) classroom and technology classrooms. The total cost of classroom renovations (including upgrades to other student-use areas such as libraries, cafeterias and gyms) districtwide is estimated at $19,989,050. These include: Elsmere Elementary School (Built 1927) – 13 classrooms, Library Media Center (LMC) renovations Glenmont Elementary School (Built 1957) – 11 classrooms and a hallway Hamagrael Elementary School (Built 1954) – 15 classrooms, cafeteria/gym Slingerlands Elementary School (Built 1940) – 6 classrooms, cafeteria and kitchen Bethlehem Central Middle School (Built 1932) – Three art classrooms. Additionally, the “pit” area would be restored for use by PE/athletics and a below-ground music classroom would be relocated. Bethlehem Central High School (Built 1952) – Technology classrooms, a large art room. and a Family & Consumer Science (FACS) room. Also, auto shop, wood shop upgrades and kiln room and photo lab repairs. Eagle Elementary School (Built 2008) – No classroom renovations needed. If the proposed project is approved by voters on Feb. 3, construction would not begin until spring 2027, at the earliest. The elementary classroom renovations are expected to present logistical challenges due to a compressed schedule and limited swing space at some of the elementary schools. Superintendent Jody Monroe said some students (particularly at Elsmere, Glenmont or Hamagrael) may have to be relocated temporarily to other areas within their schools or to other schools for a period of three to six months during the construction period. She said any plan requiring relocation of students would be determined in consultation with the construction team, building leaders, staff and families. “The elementary classroom renovations are long overdue. These are classrooms that were last renovated between the 1950s and 1970s and they are no longer conducive to modern-day teaching and learning,” said Superintendent Jody Monroe. “Given the number of necessary classroom improvements, we will need creative solutions to minimize the construction impact. The goal will be to limit any student disruption to the best of our abilities.” A look inside some current elementary classrooms… Air conditioning in select areas of schools – Approx. 17% of project The proposed Capital Project includes air conditioning for select areas of each school. Under the proposal, air conditioning would be added to several classrooms at three schools where temperatures reach the highest points in the district – Elsmere, BCMS and BCHS. Classrooms in areas of these schools often register above 80 degrees during May, June and September. Air conditioning is also proposed for communal zones such as cafeterias, libraries and gymnasiums that are not air conditioned presently. These are areas that could be repurposed for instruction and testing on hot days in the warmer months during the school year. These areas are also used regularly by community groups year-round. If approved on Feb. 3, the Capital Project would add air conditioning in the following locations: BCHS: All second-floor classrooms in D and E wings (38 classrooms), cafeteria and gyms A, B and C. BCMS: All original building second-floor classrooms (15 classrooms), cafeteria and lower and upper gyms. Eagle Elementary School: Gym and cafeteria Elsmere Elementary School: All second-floor classrooms (5 classrooms), Library Media Center (LMC), gym and cafeteria. Glenmont Elementary School: Library Media Center (LMC) and cafeteria. Hamagrael Elementary School: Library Media Center (LMC) and cafeteria Slingerlands Elementary School: Library Media Center (LMC) and gym. Data show that “cooling degree days” in the Albany area (a measure of the amount of cooling that is reasonably needed on a particular day) during the months of May, June and September have exceeded “normal” levels nearly every year between 2012-2025. Only September 2020 had monthly cooling degree days below normal in recent years. During each of the last two years (2024 and 2025), BC schools have been forced to dismiss early due to high heat in June. A new state law now requires school districts to have plans for relocating students from rooms where the temperature reaches 88 degrees, where possible, and for mitigating classroom temperatures that reach 82 or higher. The estimated cost of the districtwide cooling project is $10,213,392. Infrastructure and Safety – Approx. 49% of project The proposed Capital Project would address infrastructure and safety in and around the district’s schools. Roof replacements, window and door replacements, masonry repairs, plumbing, & electrical and ventilation infrastructure upgrades, and site drainage and paving improvements are proposed throughout the district. New, upgraded fire/emergency alarm systems would be added at all schools (except the high school, which already has an upgraded alarm system). These alarm systems use flashing lights to provide clear, visual notifications for different types of emergencies, from fires to lockdowns. The new alarm systems can be integrated with other building safety technology and are designed to be accessible to everyone, including those with hearing disabilities. The estimated cost of infrastructure and security upgrades is $28,343,312. Proposed Project Scope by Building The proposed Capital Project includes improvements and upgrades for every school in the district. A full list of project elements, by building, can be viewed here. Voting Information, Timeline and FAQ Voting Information The vote will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School in Gym A. To vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the Bethlehem Central School District for at least 30 days prior to the vote. Voters who will be out of town or unable to vote at the polls due to illness or disability may apply for an absentee ballot. Early ballot voting is also available. Early voting is possible without any reasons needed for voting early. Similar to absentee ballot voting, you must fill out an application to vote early. There are separate applications for early voting or absentee ballot voting, but the application process and deadlines are the same for both. If the application requests that a ballot be mailed to the voter, it must be received by the district clerk no later than 7 days before the election. An application personally delivered to the district clerk must be received by the district clerk no later than the day before the election. Completed ballots must be received by the school district clerk by 5 p.m. on the day of the election. Return your completed ballot application to Brittany Barrett, District Clerk, Bethlehem Central School District Educational Services Center, 700 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY, 12054, (518) 439-7098. If you have questions, please email [email protected] If you have questions about the voting process, please email [email protected] Project Timeline May-Oct 2025: Project developed in public meetings October 8, 2025 : Board of Education approves scope and sets date for vote : December 2, 2025: Scheduled public vote on project referendum POSTPONED due to weather February 3, 2026: New date for public vote on project referendum If approved by voters: Jan-Aug 2026: Project designs finalized Sept 2026: Completed design submitted to State Education Department (SED) Jan 2027: Anticipated SED approval Feb/Mar 2027 – Bidding process takes place Apr 2027 – Construction begins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) If you have a question regarding the proposed 2025 Capital Project, email [email protected]. Frequently asked questions will be added here throughout the process. Capital Project Newsletter A Capital Project newsletter was mailed to all residents the week of Nov. 17. View a copy of the newsletter here [PDF]. An update, with the new Feb. 3 vote date, will be mailed in early January. | https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Copy-of-Copy-of-Draft-Capital-Project-2025-1.png | https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/themes/twentyseventeen-child/images/community_icon.png;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/x_icon-1.svg;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Copy-of-Copy-of-Draft-Capital-Project-2025-1.png;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/youtube_icon.png;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/instagram_icon.png;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GLEclassroom1-1024x683.jpg;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SLIclassroom-1024x683.jpg;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GLEclassroom2-1024x683.jpg;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Copy-of-Draft-Capital-Project-2025-2.png;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/themes/twentyseventeen-child/images/academics_icon.png;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/themes/twentyseventeen-child/images/header_logo.png;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HAMclassroom2-1024x683.jpg;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/themes/twentyseventeen-child/images/character_icon.png;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HAMclassroom3-1024x683.jpg;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/aspen_icon.png;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/themes/twentyseventeen-child/images/wellness_icon.png;https://www.bethlehemschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/facebook_icon.png | The December 2025 Capital Project Vote, which was postponed due to weather, has been rescheduled. The new date is Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. The new referendum date was approved by the Board of Education at its Dec. 4 meeting. The new vote date will not impact the project scope, financing or the projected project timeline. Voting will take place on Feb. 3 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School in Gym A. There will also be absentee and early voting ballots available for the vote. Notification of the new vote date will be mailed to all BCSD residents in early January. Overview | Project Highlights | Scope by Building | Voting Information, Timeline and FAQ On Tuesday, Feb. 3, residents of the Bethlehem Central School District will vote on a proposition that would invest up to $60.0 million to enhance teaching and learning spaces districtwide. The proposed Capital Project is expected to be budget neutral, with no additional local tax impact for residents. Through a series of public meetings, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education approved the proposed project, which includes 137 elements across all buildings in the district. The plan features extensive renovations of outdated elementary classrooms and a districtwide cooling project, where air conditioning would be added to identified “hot spots” in several schools and to large common spaces such as gyms, libraries and cafeterias. Other featured projects include renovation of the Elsmere Library Media Center (LMC), renovation of the Slingerlands Elementary School kitchen and cafeteria, improvements to the Hamagrael cafeteria and gymnasium and the school’s main office, bathroom renovations at the high school and renovation of the “pit” area of the middle school for use by Physical Education/athletics. The school district maintains nearly 1,000,000 square feet of space across nine buildings. The project would address the long-term durability, safety, efficiency, and maintenance of the district’s infrastructure. Roofing repair and replacements, window and door replacements and repair, paving projects, masonry repairs, boiler replacements, site drainage and other infrastructure maintenance account for the largest share of the planned capital project. More details on the scope of the project can be found below. The scope of the project was refined during six public Board of Education meetings. Videos of these discussions can be viewed here . If approved, the Capital Project is expected to be budget neutral, with no additional tax impact for local residents. New York State reimburses the district for about 71.8 percent of the cost of eligible capital building projects. In addition, the district plans to use $16.6 million from the voter-approved 2022 Capital Reserve fund to offset the cost of the 2025 Capital Project. The timing of the project is key to keeping it budget neutral: debt service repayment related to the proposed project would begin as debt service payments from older capital projects are expiring, maintaining stability of financing, bond payments and state aid reimbursements. Classroom renovations at six of the district’s seven schools are top priorities in the proposed project. At the elementary schools, a total of 45 outdated classrooms would receive new floors, ceilings, lighting, casework and finishes. At the middle school, the art classrooms would be renovated, and renovations at the high school would include an art classroom, a Family and Consumer Science (FACS) classroom and technology classrooms. The total cost of classroom renovations (including upgrades to other student-use areas such as libraries, cafeterias and gyms) districtwide is estimated at $19,989,050. These include: If the proposed project is approved by voters on Feb. 3, construction would not begin until spring 2027, at the earliest. The elementary classroom renovations are expected to present logistical challenges due to a compressed schedule and limited swing space at some of the elementary schools. Superintendent Jody Monroe said some students (particularly at Elsmere, Glenmont or Hamagrael) may have to be relocated temporarily to other areas within their schools or to other schools for a period of three to six months during the construction period. She said any plan requiring relocation of students would be determined in consultation with the construction team, building leaders, staff and families. “The elementary classroom renovations are long overdue. These are classrooms that were last renovated between the 1950s and 1970s and they are no longer conducive to modern-day teaching and learning,” said Superintendent Jody Monroe. “Given the number of necessary classroom improvements, we will need creative solutions to minimize the construction impact. The goal will be to limit any student disruption to the best of our abilities.” The proposed Capital Project includes air conditioning for select areas of each school. Under the proposal, air conditioning would be added to several classrooms at three schools where temperatures reach the highest points in the district – Elsmere, BCMS and BCHS. Classrooms in areas of these schools often register above 80 degrees during May, June and September. Air conditioning is also proposed for communal zones such as cafeterias, libraries and gymnasiums that are not air conditioned presently. These are areas that could be repurposed for instruction and testing on hot days in the warmer months during the school year. These areas are also used regularly by community groups year-round. If approved on Feb. 3, the Capital Project would add air conditioning in the following locations: Data show that “cooling degree days” in the Albany area (a measure of the amount of cooling that is reasonably needed on a particular day) during the months of May, June and September have exceeded “normal” levels nearly every year between 2012-2025. Only September 2020 had monthly cooling degree days below normal in recent years. During each of the last two years (2024 and 2025), BC schools have been forced to dismiss early due to high heat in June. A new state law now requires school districts to have plans for relocating students from rooms where the temperature reaches 88 degrees, where possible, and for mitigating classroom temperatures that reach 82 or higher. The estimated cost of the districtwide cooling project is $10,213,392. The proposed Capital Project would address infrastructure and safety in and around the district’s schools. Roof replacements, window and door replacements, masonry repairs, plumbing, & electrical and ventilation infrastructure upgrades, and site drainage and paving improvements are proposed throughout the district. New, upgraded fire/emergency alarm systems would be added at all schools (except the high school, which already has an upgraded alarm system). These alarm systems use flashing lights to provide clear, visual notifications for different types of emergencies, from fires to lockdowns. The new alarm systems can be integrated with other building safety technology and are designed to be accessible to everyone, including those with hearing disabilities. The estimated cost of infrastructure and security upgrades is $28,343,312. The proposed Capital Project includes improvements and upgrades for every school in the district. A full list of project elements, by building, can be viewed here . The vote will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School in Gym A. To vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the Bethlehem Central School District for at least 30 days prior to the vote. Voters who will be out of town or unable to vote at the polls due to illness or disability may apply for an absentee ballot. Early ballot voting is also available. Early voting is possible without any reasons needed for voting early. Similar to absentee ballot voting, you must fill out an application to vote early. There are separate applications for early voting or absentee ballot voting, but the application process and deadlines are the same for both. If the application requests that a ballot be mailed to the voter, it must be received by the district clerk no later than 7 days before the election. An application personally delivered to the district clerk must be received by the district clerk no later than the day before the election. Completed ballots must be received by the school district clerk by 5 p.m. on the day of the election. Return your completed ballot application to Brittany Barrett, District Clerk, Bethlehem Central School District Educational Services Center, 700 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY, 12054, (518) 439-7098. If you have questions, please email [email protected] If you have questions about the voting process, please email [email protected] If approved by voters: If you have a question regarding the proposed 2025 Capital Project, email [email protected] . Frequently asked questions will be added here throughout the process. A Capital Project newsletter was mailed to all residents the week of Nov. 17. View a copy of the newsletter here [PDF]. An update, with the new Feb. 3 vote date, will be mailed in early January. | |||
"vote" when:1y | UC Davis | California Special Election: Drop Off Your Ballot, Cast Your Vote on Campus | https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/special-election-drop-your-ballot-cast-your-vote-campus | 2025-10-28 07:00:00 UTC | Cody Kitaura | https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/special-election-drop-your-ballot-cast-your-vote-campus | special;county;open;yolo;election;california;ballot;cast;drop;vote;center;nov;campus;day | Election day for the statewide special election is next Tuesday (Nov. 4), but you don’t need to wait until then to cast your vote. A Yolo County ballot drop-box is open 24/7 on Tennis Court Lane, adjacent to the Memorial Union Bus Terminal. A second vote center will open in the ARC ballroom for election day, also open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. A full list of vote centers and ballot drop boxes in Yolo County is available online. California allows same-day registration, so you are able to register and cast a ballot up to and including Nov. 4. | Election day for the statewide special election is next Tuesday (Nov. 4), but you don’t need to wait until then to cast your vote. A Yolo County ballot drop-box is open 24/7 on Tennis Court Lane, adjacent to the Memorial Union Bus Terminal. Similar to dropping your ballot in the mail, deposit any California ballot in the box and it will be forwarded to your home county, even if you don’t live in Yolo County. Those registered to vote in Yolo County can also vote in person at the Activities and Recreation Center, or ARC, starting Saturday (Nov. 1). The vote center in the ARC’s meeting room 1 will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Nov. 3, and from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on election day. A second vote center will open in the ARC ballroom for election day, also open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Visiting campus to cast your vote? Park in Lot 25 for up to 30 minutes at no cost — just check in with the ARC’s front desk and provide your license plate number. A full list of vote centers and ballot drop boxes in Yolo County is available online. If you live outside of Yolo County, find information from your county elections office. Everyone in California is voting on the Proposition 50 redistricting measure this year, and voters in some nearby areas, like El Dorado County, will consider additional measures. Not registered to vote? California allows same-day registration, so you are able to register and cast a ballot up to and including Nov. 4. | https://www.ucdavis.edu/sites/default/files/styles/sf_landscape_16x9/public/media/images/uc-davis-ballot-drop-box-2000px.jpg?h=2e121769&itok=chDwKmGG | https://www.ucdavis.edu/profiles/sitefarm/themes/sitefarm_one/images/uc-logo-gold.svg;https://www.ucdavis.edu/profiles/sitefarm/themes/sitefarm_one/images/aggie-logo-white.svg;https://www.ucdavis.edu/sites/default/files/styles/sf_landscape_16x9/public/media/images/uc-davis-ballot-drop-box-2000px.jpg?h=2e121769&itok=chDwKmGG | Election day for the statewide special election is next Tuesday (Nov. 4), but you don’t need to wait until then to cast your vote. A Yolo County ballot drop-box is open 24/7 on Tennis Court Lane, adjacent to the Memorial Union Bus Terminal. Similar to dropping your ballot in the mail, deposit any California ballot in the box and it will be forwarded to your home county, even if you don’t live in Yolo County. Those registered to vote in Yolo County can also vote in person at the Activities and Recreation Center, or ARC, starting Saturday (Nov. 1). The vote center in the ARC’s meeting room 1 will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Nov. 3, and from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on election day. A second vote center will open in the ARC ballroom for election day, also open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Visiting campus to cast your vote? Park in Lot 25 for up to 30 minutes at no cost — just check in with the ARC’s front desk and provide your license plate number. A full list of vote centers and ballot drop boxes in Yolo County is available online. If you live outside of Yolo County, find information from your county elections office . Everyone in California is voting on the Proposition 50 redistricting measure this year, and voters in some nearby areas, like El Dorado County, will consider additional measures. Not registered to vote? California allows same-day registration, so you are able to register and cast a ballot up to and including Nov. 4. Cody Kitaura is the editor of Dateline UC Davis and can be reached by email or at 530-752-1932. | ||
"vote" when:1y | San Diego County News Center | Starting Saturday, Select Vote Centers Open for November Special Election | https://www.countynewscenter.com/starting-saturday-select-vote-centers-open-for-november-special-election/ | 2025-10-24 07:00:00 UTC | Tracy Defore | https://www.countynewscenter.com/starting-saturday-select-vote-centers-open-for-november-special-election/ | open;special;vote;centers;drop;select;election;voting;registrars;official;starting;voter;ballot | Voters can take advantage of early voting at nearly three dozen select vote centers starting Saturday, Oct. 25. The centers are located around the county and will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.On Saturday, Nov. 1, additional vote centers will open for a total of 68. There are fewer vote center locations for this special election, so if you wait until Election Day to vote, you should expect long lines. Vote centers have replaced polling places and provide more services. Remember that campaigning or electioneering within 100 feet of a vote center or official ballot drop box is not allowed. | Reading Time: 2 minutes You don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote in person. Voters can take advantage of early voting at nearly three dozen select vote centers starting Saturday, Oct. 25. The centers are located around the county and will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 1, additional vote centers will open for a total of 68. All the centers will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the final day of voting, Nov. 4, all vote centers, official ballot drop boxes and the Registrar’s office will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are fewer vote center locations for this special election, so if you wait until Election Day to vote, you should expect long lines. You can visit any vote center in the county. Find a location near you at sdvote.com. Vote centers have replaced polling places and provide more services. You can: Vote in person or drop off a mail-in ballot Vote using an accessible ballot marking device Receive assistance and voting materials in multiple languages Register to vote or update your voter registration and vote on the same day Voters can use a touch screen to make their selections on ballot marking devices. When finished, the voter will print out the official ballot, review it, place it in a secrecy sleeve, and hand it to a poll worker to insert it in the ballot box to be counted at the Registrar’s office. The ballot marking device does not store, tabulate or count any votes. Remember that campaigning or electioneering within 100 feet of a vote center or official ballot drop box is not allowed. This includes the visible display or audible dissemination of information that advocates for or against any contests on the ballot. Additionally, an individual may not circulate any petitions, including those for initiatives, referenda, recall or candidate nominations. Don’t delay! If you have been holding onto your ballot, act now and vote from the comfort of your home. Sign and date your return envelope, seal your completed ballot inside and return it by mail or at any of the Registrar’s over 140 official ballot drop boxes. The Registrar’s secure stand-alone drop boxes feature the Registrar’s logo along with the County seal and are labeled “Official Ballot Drop Box.” Find one close to you through the Registrar’s online locator map or inside your voter information pamphlet. Check each location’s hours of operation before heading out at sdvote.com. All will close at 8 p.m. on Nov. 4. The sooner the Registrar’s office receives your ballot, the sooner it is processed for the first release of election night results. Voters throughout the state will decide whether to adopt Proposition 50, an amendment to the State Constitution related to redistricting. You can learn more about the proposition in the California Voter Information Guide. Voters who reside in the City of Poway’s Council District 2 will have an additional question on their ballot. Poway District 2 voters will decide whether to remove their elected representative on the city council from office. Only voters living in Poway’s Council District 2 are eligible to vote on this contest. If you’re not sure whether you live in the district, you can look it up at sdvote.com. Learn more about voting in the November special election at sdvote.com, or call (858) 565-5800 or toll free at (800) 696-0136. | https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/North-Park-Vote-Center-2.jpg | https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/Privara-Brahms_Shiotsugu_Brom-350x131.jpg;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/North-Park-Vote-Center-2-720x540.jpg;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/Still-of-Ballots-350x197.jpg;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_2394982329-350x176.jpg;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/holiday-fun-for-all-at-county-me-350x197.jpg;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/SDEmergency-1.jpg;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/North-Park-Rec-Center-1-350x263.jpg;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/Vote-Stickers-2.00_00_28_29.Still004-350x197.jpg;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/a-prescription-for-action-on-dru.jpg;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/sillygroup_25-350x230.jpeg;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/AlertSD_FB1.png;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/North-Park-Vote-Center-2.jpg;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/themes/_cnc//assets/cnc-login-logo-180x180.png;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/themes/_cnc/assets/cosd-logo.svg;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png;https://www.countynewscenter.com/wp-content/themes/_cnc/assets/cnc-banner-logo-2023.svg | You don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote in person. Voters can take advantage of early voting at nearly three dozen select vote centers starting Saturday, Oct. 25. The centers are located around the county and will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 1, additional vote centers will open for a total of 68. All the centers will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the final day of voting, Nov. 4, all vote centers, official ballot drop boxes and the Registrar’s office will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are fewer vote center locations for this special election, so if you wait until Election Day to vote, you should expect long lines. You can visit any vote center in the county. Find a location near you at sdvote.com . Vote centers have replaced polling places and provide more services . You can: Voters can use a touch screen to make their selections on ballot marking devices . When finished, the voter will print out the official ballot, review it, place it in a secrecy sleeve, and hand it to a poll worker to insert it in the ballot box to be counted at the Registrar’s office. The ballot marking device does not store, tabulate or count any votes. Remember that campaigning or electioneering within 100 feet of a vote center or official ballot drop box is not allowed. This includes the visible display or audible dissemination of information that advocates for or against any contests on the ballot. Additionally, an individual may not circulate any petitions, including those for initiatives, referenda, recall or candidate nominations. Don’t delay! If you have been holding onto your ballot, act now and vote from the comfort of your home. Sign and date your return envelope, seal your completed ballot inside and return it by mail or at any of the Registrar’s over 140 official ballot drop boxes . The Registrar’s secure stand-alone drop boxes feature the Registrar’s logo along with the County seal and are labeled “Official Ballot Drop Box.” Find one close to you through the Registrar’s online locator map or inside your voter information pamphlet . Check each location’s hours of operation before heading out at sdvote.com. All will close at 8 p.m. on Nov. 4. The sooner the Registrar’s office receives your ballot, the sooner it is processed for the first release of election night results. Voters throughout the state will decide whether to adopt Proposition 50, an amendment to the State Constitution related to redistricting. You can learn more about the proposition in the California Voter Information Guide . Voters who reside in the City of Poway’s Council District 2 will have an additional question on their ballot. Poway District 2 voters will decide whether to remove their elected representative on the city council from office. Only voters living in Poway’s Council District 2 are eligible to vote on this contest. If you’re not sure whether you live in the district, you can look it up at sdvote.com . Learn more about voting in the November special election at sdvote.com, or call (858) 565-5800 or toll free at (800) 696-0136. | ||
"vote" when:1y | CIDRAP | ACIP tables vote to delay hepatitis B vaccine birth dose | https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/acip-tables-vote-delay-hepatitis-b-vaccine-birth-dose | 2025-09-19 07:00:00 UTC | Lisa Schnirring | https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-vaccines/acip-tables-vote-delay-hepatitis-b-vaccine-birth-dose | members;children;dose;tables;b;acip;birth;hepatitis;delay;vaccine;public;risk;vote | Demands for formal, science-based recommendation proposalsThe decision to table the hepatitis B vaccines measures passed on an 11-to-1 vote, with ACIP Chair Martin Kulldorff, PhD, as the only no vote. Ahead of the vote, the advisers unanimously passed the first part of the hepatitis B voting question, which recommends that all pregnant women be screened for hepatitis B, which is already the standard of care in the United States and many other countries. Multiple members, however, said the wording of the proposed recommendations to postpone the hepatitis vaccine birth dose to 1 month after birth lacked evidence and had wording that created ambiguity regarding clinical decision making. Sen Bill Cassidy, MD, (R-LA), who leads the Senate HELP committee, has been vocal about the benefits of hepatitis B vaccine. I have the experience of treating patients infected with hepatitis B at birth, who end up terribly ill like this. | The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory panel today voted to postpone a vote on delaying the birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine, given that most members felt more data was needed to inform the wording of the recommendation. In another vote, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) reversed a Vaccines for Children (VFC) program vote it took yesterday on the measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine for children younger than 4 years old. The reversal removes the vaccine from the federal program that provides free vaccine to uninsured and underinsured children. The vote is unusual, because yesterday on the main voting question the group removed its recommendation that children in the youngest age-group can get the MMRV vaccine when caregivers consult with doctors about the low risk of febrile seizures, but kept in place VFC inclusion for the vaccine, whose varicella component protects against chickenpox. Demands for formal, science-based recommendation proposals The decision to table the hepatitis B vaccines measures passed on an 11-to-1 vote, with ACIP Chair Martin Kulldorff, PhD, as the only no vote. Kulldorff is a statistician and epidemiologist formerly at Harvard University. Ahead of the vote, the advisers unanimously passed the first part of the hepatitis B voting question, which recommends that all pregnant women be screened for hepatitis B, which is already the standard of care in the United States and many other countries. Multiple members, however, said the wording of the proposed recommendations to postpone the hepatitis vaccine birth dose to 1 month after birth lacked evidence and had wording that created ambiguity regarding clinical decision making. Tell the public how you’re vetting vaccines. Confusion about the vote prompted strong demands from some ACIP and liaison member members that, going forward, ACIP use the usual work group format to formulate the voting questions and back the recommendations with science, using its long-standing grading and methodology that takes into account risk-benefit and equity analyses. Jason Goldman, MD, a representative with the American College of Physicians and an assistant professor of clinical biomedical science at Florida Atlantic University, said he applauded the group's delaying of the hepatitis B vote, but said that ACIP members need to be transparent about how they’re evaluating vaccines. “Tell the public how you’re vetting vaccines.” Vote challenges strong public health track record Hepatitis B spreads through infected body fluids and is much more infectious than HIV. The CDC has estimated that 640,000 US adults have chronic hepatitis B infections, though many are asymptomatic, increasing the risk of household exposure. Antiviral drugs can help prevent liver damage, but there is no cure. Compared to adults, children who contract the virus are at sharply greater risk of developing chronic disease. Infected mothers can pass the virus to babies during birth, and though pregnant women are typically screened for hepatitis B during the first trimester, tests aren’t perfect, and women can still contract infections during the last two trimesters. To prevent impacts from screening gaps, in 1991 ACIP recommended that all infants receive their first dose of hepatitis B vaccine at birth, which is credited with dropping the rate of infections in children and teens by 99% in the decades that followed. Babies typically receive three doses, the first one at birth. During yesterday’s ACIP presentations, Adam Langer, DVM, MPH, associate director for Science at CDC's National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, whose presentation addressed questions raised earlier by ACIP members, noted that 36 countries have hepatitis B birth-dose policies, with others vaccinating soon after. He said none have reversed their birth-dose policies and that more countries are working toward adopting birth-dose policies. Sen Bill Cassidy, MD, (R-LA), who leads the Senate HELP committee, has been vocal about the benefits of hepatitis B vaccine. Earlier this month on X, he said people objecting to the vaccine have never treated patients who died from liver disease or required transplantation. Alongside slides of physical symptoms in sick patients, he wrote, “This is about preventing illnesses like this. I have the experience of treating patients infected with hepatitis B at birth, who end up terribly ill like this. Why would anyone want someone to end up like this?” 'We will increase the risk of harm' In yesterday’s deliberations, some ACIP members questioned the scientific basis of the proposed recommendation. Cody Meissner, MD, who has served on both CDC and Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisory committees and is a professor of pediatrics at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, said he’s not aware of any data that the hepatitis B vaccine is safer when given at 2 months or 3 months, for example. “I’m not sure what we’re gaining by avoiding that first dose,” he said. “If we change the recommendation for neonatal administration, we will increase the risk of harm, with no evidence of benefit,” he added. “This is an extremely safe, pure vaccine. We will be creating new doubts in the public that aren’t justified.” He also pointed out that the practice of medicine isn’t precise, and that, as with HIV, it’s difficult to identify all patients with risk factors. Meissner also raised concerns about the overall effort to narrow vaccine target groups. “The more we try to define a target group, the less successful we are.” This is an extremely safe, pure vaccine. We will be creating new doubts in the public that aren’t justified. At the end of the main policy discussion, several liaison members representing medical groups asked ACIP members to explain what problems in the childhood vaccine schedule are prompting the proposed changes, which some said raises equity questions about potential consequences for a growing underinsured population Robert Malone, MD, vaccinologist and scientist who was involved in early mRNA vaccine research, replied that ACIP has proposed the changes due to Americans’ lack of trust in vaccines in the wake of COVID and sensitivities to a medical intervention delivered during the newborn period. | https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/layout_large/public/article/Newborn%20with%20gloved%20HCWs.jpg?itok=DapThUhU | https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/underwriters/BentsonFound%20Logo%20RGB%200612.jpg;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/53866250163_799deaa81c_c.jpg?itok=yUPHgoxD;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/underwriters/Gilead.IDtag%202C.pos_.jpg;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/underwriters/avr-logo.png;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser/public/article/Mule%20deer.jpg?itok=vkyFd4Y1;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/layout_large/public/article/Newborn%20with%20gloved%20HCWs.jpg?itok=DapThUhU;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/Jeanne%20Marrazzo-UAB.jpg?itok=u0fQUpW3;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/underwriters/up-4166734.jpeg;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/2022-08/bordetella-pertussis-maroon.jpg;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/social-icons/bluesky.svg;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/Baby%20gripping%20moms%20finger.jpg?h=c49f3b32&itok=Vk59Wiak;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/social-icons/twitter_0.svg;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/social-icons/facebook.svg;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/iStock-2209741697.jpg?itok=xWqu4pgz;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser/public/article/Jeanne%20Marrazzo-UAB.jpg?itok=SUbIKhyL;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/social-icons/rss-icon-blue.svg;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/Tilted%20MMR%20vaccine%20vial%20and%20syringe.jpg?itok=8gK2iZoH;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/underwriters/3M%20logo.jpg;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/social-icons/youtube.svg;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/themes/custom/cidrap_theme/logo-internal.svg;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/Couple%20with%20small%20child.jpg?itok=uF_RfdRC;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/article_detail/public/article/Newborn%20with%20gloved%20HCWs.jpg?h=97ac55c3&itok=w-1FAOYU;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser/public/article/Couple%20with%20small%20child.jpg?itok=vraQIJD-;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/social-icons/linkedin.svg;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser/public/article/53866250163_799deaa81c_c.jpg?itok=4B9qJUT5 | sansara / iStock The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory panel today voted to postpone a vote on delaying the birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine, given that most members felt more data was needed to inform the wording of the recommendation. In another vote, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) reversed a Vaccines for Children (VFC) program vote it took yesterday on the measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine for children younger than 4 years old. The reversal removes the vaccine from the federal program that provides free vaccine to uninsured and underinsured children. The vote is unusual, because yesterday on the main voting question the group removed its recommendation that children in the youngest age-group can get the MMRV vaccine when caregivers consult with doctors about the low risk of febrile seizures, but kept in place VFC inclusion for the vaccine, whose varicella component protects against chickenpox. The decision to table the hepatitis B vaccines measures passed on an 11-to-1 vote, with ACIP Chair Martin Kulldorff, PhD, as the only no vote. Kulldorff is a statistician and epidemiologist formerly at Harvard University. Ahead of the vote, the advisers unanimously passed the first part of the hepatitis B voting question, which recommends that all pregnant women be screened for hepatitis B, which is already the standard of care in the United States and many other countries. Multiple members, however, said the wording of the proposed recommendations to postpone the hepatitis vaccine birth dose to 1 month after birth lacked evidence and had wording that created ambiguity regarding clinical decision making. Tell the public how you’re vetting vaccines. Confusion about the vote prompted strong demands from some ACIP and liaison member members that, going forward, ACIP use the usual work group format to formulate the voting questions and back the recommendations with science, using its long-standing grading and methodology that takes into account risk-benefit and equity analyses. Jason Goldman, MD, a representative with the American College of Physicians and an assistant professor of clinical biomedical science at Florida Atlantic University, said he applauded the group's delaying of the hepatitis B vote, but said that ACIP members need to be transparent about how they’re evaluating vaccines. “Tell the public how you’re vetting vaccines.” Hepatitis B spreads through infected body fluids and is much more infectious than HIV. The CDC has estimated that 640,000 US adults have chronic hepatitis B infections, though many are asymptomatic, increasing the risk of household exposure. Antiviral drugs can help prevent liver damage, but there is no cure. Compared to adults, children who contract the virus are at sharply greater risk of developing chronic disease. Infected mothers can pass the virus to babies during birth, and though pregnant women are typically screened for hepatitis B during the first trimester, tests aren’t perfect, and women can still contract infections during the last two trimesters. To prevent impacts from screening gaps, in 1991 ACIP recommended that all infants receive their first dose of hepatitis B vaccine at birth, which is credited with dropping the rate of infections in children and teens by 99% in the decades that followed. Babies typically receive three doses, the first one at birth. During yesterday’s ACIP presentations, Adam Langer, DVM, MPH, associate director for Science at CDC's National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, whose presentation addressed questions raised earlier by ACIP members, noted that 36 countries have hepatitis B birth-dose policies, with others vaccinating soon after. He said none have reversed their birth-dose policies and that more countries are working toward adopting birth-dose policies. Sen Bill Cassidy, MD, (R-LA), who leads the Senate HELP committee, has been vocal about the benefits of hepatitis B vaccine. Earlier this month on X , he said people objecting to the vaccine have never treated patients who died from liver disease or required transplantation. Alongside slides of physical symptoms in sick patients, he wrote, “This is about preventing illnesses like this. I have the experience of treating patients infected with hepatitis B at birth, who end up terribly ill like this. Why would anyone want someone to end up like this?” In yesterday’s deliberations, some ACIP members questioned the scientific basis of the proposed recommendation. Cody Meissner, MD, who has served on both CDC and Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisory committees and is a professor of pediatrics at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, said he’s not aware of any data that the hepatitis B vaccine is safer when given at 2 months or 3 months, for example. “I’m not sure what we’re gaining by avoiding that first dose,” he said. “If we change the recommendation for neonatal administration, we will increase the risk of harm, with no evidence of benefit,” he added. “This is an extremely safe, pure vaccine. We will be creating new doubts in the public that aren’t justified.” He also pointed out that the practice of medicine isn’t precise, and that, as with HIV, it’s difficult to identify all patients with risk factors. Meissner also raised concerns about the overall effort to narrow vaccine target groups. “The more we try to define a target group, the less successful we are.” This is an extremely safe, pure vaccine. We will be creating new doubts in the public that aren’t justified. At the end of the main policy discussion, several liaison members representing medical groups asked ACIP members to explain what problems in the childhood vaccine schedule are prompting the proposed changes, which some said raises equity questions about potential consequences for a growing underinsured population Robert Malone, MD, vaccinologist and scientist who was involved in early mRNA vaccine research, replied that ACIP has proposed the changes due to Americans’ lack of trust in vaccines in the wake of COVID and sensitivities to a medical intervention delivered during the newborn period. Legal experts say Kennedy needs to follow established legal procedures to prevent any policy changes from being dismissed by a judge. A COVID diagnosis was associated with 76% higher odds of death within 30 days. An abundance of evidence demonstrates lives saved and hospitalizations avoided because of childhood immunizations. Whole-genome sequencing confirmed the virus detected in a Wisconsin dairy herd on December 14 is H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b genotype D.1.1. Anthony Fauci, MD, former NIAID director and chief medical adviser to former US President Joe Biden, calls Marrazzo a “superb choice.” Utah also reported six new cases. In 2025, there have been 29 H9N2 cases reported from mainland China. Of the 146 raccoons examined in necropsy, 66.4% were infected with the Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm. The report is in response to a continent-wide surge in STIs since 2014. The infections were reported by Arkansas, Wisconsin, and Manitoba, Canada. Help make CIDRAP's vital work possible CIDRAP - Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy Research and Innovation Office, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Email us © 2025 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights Reserved. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer Research and Innovation Office | Contact U of M | Privacy Policy | ||
"vote" when:1y | ACLU of Indiana | Yes! You Can Vote! | http://www.aclu-in.org/campaigns-initiatives/yes-you-can-vote/ | 2025-11-06 11:49:35 UTC | http://www.aclu-in.org/campaigns-initiatives/yes-you-can-vote/ | registration;vote;indiana;requirements;students;register;yes;youll;verified;meet;mail | College students have a right to register and vote in the place they truly consider to be “home” — whether their dorm room, apartment or parents’ house. High school students who will turn 18 by November 3, 2026 may register to vote before the registration deadline even if they have not yet turned 18. In Indiana, you can register to vote online if you have an identity document issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, such as an Indiana Driver's License or state ID. Students who will be absent on Election Day from the county they are registered to vote in (or who meet one of the other absentee ballot eligibility requirements) can apply to vote by mail. If you vote in-person, you’ll need to meet the identification requirements below. | College students have a right to register and vote in the place they truly consider to be “home” — whether their dorm room, apartment or parents’ house. High school students who will turn 18 by November 3, 2026 may register to vote before the registration deadline even if they have not yet turned 18. In Indiana, you can register to vote online if you have an identity document issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, such as an Indiana Driver's License or state ID. If you do not have one of those documents, you’ll need to register by mail or at an approved voter registration location. A new law requires the identities of first-time Indiana voters to be verified. If your identity cannot be verified, you’ll be asked to show additional documentation of residency (official mail that matches the name and address on your registration paperwork) when you go to vote. Students who will be absent on Election Day from the county they are registered to vote in (or who meet one of the other absentee ballot eligibility requirements) can apply to vote by mail. If you vote in-person, you’ll need to meet the identification requirements below. A student ID will not meet this requirement. | http://www.aclu-in.org/app/uploads/2024/08/yycv_share_image.png | https://www.aclu-in.org/app/uploads/2024/09/raymond_blog_hero_image-600x400.jpg;https://www.aclu-in.org/app/uploads/2019/05/yycv_full_list_web_shareable.jpg;https://www.aclu-in.org/app/uploads/2024/06/Yes-You-Can-Vote.png;http://www.aclu-in.org/app/themes/aclu-parent/global/bundles/common/images/post_defaults/page.jpg;http://www.aclu-in.org/app/themes/aclu-parent/global/bundles/common/images/affiliate-logos/ACLU_IN.svg;https://www.aclu-in.org/app/uploads/2024/06/KYR-Voting-600x400.png;https://www.aclu-in.org/app/uploads/2025/09/3gjmuiylnqc.jpg;https://www.aclu-in.org/app/uploads/2022/09/people_voting-600x400.jpeg;http://www.aclu-in.org/app/uploads/2024/08/yycv_share_image.png | By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement . Last updated on November 06, 2025 Learn more about your voting rights in Indiana ahead of the 2026 election. To vote in Indiana, an individual must be a citizen of the U.S. who will be least 18 years of age at the time of the next general, municipal or special election (November 3, 2026). The voter must have resided in their precinct for 30 days prior to the election and must be registered to vote. There are many misconceptions surrounding who can and cannot vote in the state of Indiana, leading to suppressed voter turnout for certain groups that do have the right to vote. After a conviction, you get your right to vote back the day you leave prison in Indiana. People who have been previously incarcerated should check their registration, and re-register to vote if it has been canceled. Individuals on parole, probation, home detention, or people who are in jail awaiting trial can vote. People who are in a community corrections program, such as work release or electronic monitoring, can vote. Learn more and view corresponding Indiana Code . Transgender people can vote, even if their gender does not match what is listed on their government issued ID. Transgender people must be registered with the name that is listed on their government issued ID. Full list of accepted photo ID forms below. College students have a right to register and vote in the place they truly consider to be “home” — whether their dorm room, apartment or parents’ house. High school students who will turn 18 by November 3, 2026 may register to vote before the registration deadline even if they have not yet turned 18. In Indiana, you can register to vote online if you have an identity document issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, such as an Indiana Driver's License or state ID. If you do not have one of those documents, you’ll need to register by mail or at an approved voter registration location. A new law requires the identities of first-time Indiana voters to be verified. If your identity cannot be verified, you’ll be asked to show additional documentation of residency (official mail that matches the name and address on your registration paperwork) when you go to vote. Students who will be absent on Election Day from the county they are registered to vote in (or who meet one of the other absentee ballot eligibility requirements) can apply to vote by mail. If you vote in-person, you’ll need to meet the identification requirements below. A student ID will not meet this requirement. In Indiana, if you lack a permanent address because you are experiencing homelessness or live in a motor home, you can still vote. You do need to provide a mailing address (such as a friend’s house, shelter, or post office box) within the county you reside, where someone will accept mail on your behalf. You may be contacted for additional information at the mailing address you provide. Whether voting early or on Election Day, Hoosier voters must present a photo ID in order to vote. In accordance with state law, your ID must: In most cases, an Indiana driver's license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID, or U.S. Passport is sufficient. Click here to see examples of acceptable forms of ID. Voters may also submit an application for a free photo ID at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The Secretary of State provides further information . Those Without a Photo ID Exemptions to Indiana’s voter ID law exist for those who cannot afford an ID, people with a religious objection to being photographed, and those living in state-licensed facilities that serve as their precinct's polling place. On Election Day, you can cast a provisional ballot and then visit the county election office within 10 days to prove you qualify for an exemption. Alternatively, you can vote early in-person and claim your exemption there. A free ID card may be issued by the BMV if you are at least 18 years old, a United States citizen, and you are eligible to vote. However, when you apply for a new driver’s license, permit or identification card, you must present original versions or certified copies of the following documents: Make sure you have a voting plan! Your vote plan should include: How you’re voting — early in-person at a satellite location, absentee by mail, or in-person on Election Day. The location you’ll vote if you opt to vote early at a satellite location or in-person on Election Day. Any important deadlines associated with the way in which you plan to cast your vote. By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement . If you are interested in working at the polls on election day, contact your county clerk . © 2025 ACLU of Indiana |
Input
Google News search URL: https://news.google.com/search?q=%22Vote%22%20when%3A1d&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen
Notes
Please contact our support team (click on the widget on the bottom right) if you have any questions about this template or if you would like to have a template customized.
Is scraping Google News legal?
Web scraping is generally legal if you scrape publicly available non-personal data. What you do with the data is another question. Documentation, help articles, or blogs are typically protected by copyright, so you can't republish the content without the owner's permission. Learn more about the legality of web scraping in this article. If you're not sure, please seek professional legal advice.