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Idaho Republican wants kids to "work to earn" their school lunch
Idaho State Rep. Ron Mendive pitched solving local schools' budget problems by putting students to work
By BRAD REED
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2, 2023 11:30AM (EST)
https://www.salon.com/2023/02/02/idaho-wants-kids-to-work-to-earn-their-school-lunch_partner/
An Idaho Republican state lawmaker thinks today's children need to learn the value of good, honest work if they want to enjoy a hot meal during lunch.
As reported by The Daily Beast, Idaho State Rep. Ron Mendive this week pitched solving local schools' budget problems by putting students to work in exchange for food.
"If we could find a way for the students to work to earn credits for their school lunch, I don't think we'd see any of the waste we do in that program because it doesn't mean much," he said during a meeting on Tuesday.
Mendive did not elaborate on what kind of labor he wants school children to perform in exchange for basic nutrition, but The Daily Beast's report notes that Idaho does have laws against non-agricultural child labor that could throw a wrench into the Republican's plans to put the students to work.
The report goes on to document Mendive's other controversial stances, such as his promotion of ineffective COVID-19 treatment hydroxychloroquine, his belief that being a prostitute is just as much of a "choice" for women as getting an abortion, and his desire to strip school curriculums or any reference to climate change.
Idaho State Representative Ron Mendive, (R)
Idaho State Rep. Ron Mendive pitched solving local schools' budget problems by putting students to work
By BRAD REED
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2, 2023 11:30AM (EST)
https://www.salon.com/2023/02/02/idaho-wants-kids-to-work-to-earn-their-school-lunch_partner/
An Idaho Republican state lawmaker thinks today's children need to learn the value of good, honest work if they want to enjoy a hot meal during lunch.
As reported by The Daily Beast, Idaho State Rep. Ron Mendive this week pitched solving local schools' budget problems by putting students to work in exchange for food.
"If we could find a way for the students to work to earn credits for their school lunch, I don't think we'd see any of the waste we do in that program because it doesn't mean much," he said during a meeting on Tuesday.
Mendive did not elaborate on what kind of labor he wants school children to perform in exchange for basic nutrition, but The Daily Beast's report notes that Idaho does have laws against non-agricultural child labor that could throw a wrench into the Republican's plans to put the students to work.
The report goes on to document Mendive's other controversial stances, such as his promotion of ineffective COVID-19 treatment hydroxychloroquine, his belief that being a prostitute is just as much of a "choice" for women as getting an abortion, and his desire to strip school curriculums or any reference to climate change.
Idaho State Representative Ron Mendive, (R)
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Pennsylvania McDonald's franchisee accused of child labor violations involving 101 teens
Marina Pitofsky
USA TODAY
December 7, 2022
The Department of Labor said an investigation found child labor violations that involved 101 minors at McDonald’s restaurants in the Pittsburgh area.
Santonastasso Enterprises, a McDonald’s franchisee based in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, allowed 14 and 15-year-old employees to work outside allowable hours, according to the Department of Labor. The violations included working more than 3 hours per day and after 7 p.m. on school days, working more than 8 hours on a non-school day and more than 18 hours a week in a regular school week, among other impermissible hours. .
“Permitting young workers to work excessive hours can jeopardize their safety, well-being, and education,” Wage and Hour Division District Director John DuMont said in a Monday news release. “Employers who hire young workers must understand and comply with federal child labor laws or face costly consequences.”
The minor employees worked at 13 McDonald’s locations, according to the Department of Labor. A child under the age of 16 was also allowed to operate a deep fryer, “which was not equipped with a device to automatically lower and raise the baskets,” the Department of Labor added.
Santonastasso Enterprises, which is owned by John and Kathleen Santonastasso, paid a penalty of $57,332 over the violations.
In a statement to USA TODAY, John and Kathleen Santonastasso said: "We take our role as a local employer very seriously and we regret any scheduling issues that may have occurred at our restaurants.
"Our biggest priority is always the safety and well-being of our employees, and we have since instituted a series of new and enhanced processes and procedures to ensure employees are scheduled appropriately,” they added.
McDonald’s USA, the fast food chain's corporate office, told USA TODAY that "While franchisees make local decisions for their businesses, including around labor and employment practices, they must comply with all state and federal laws, and we expect them to uphold our values in everything they do."
From fiscal years 2017 to 2021, the Department of Labor identified child labor violations in over 4,000 cases, with over 13,000 children employed under violations.
In November, a Wisconsin industrial cleaning company was accused of illegally using child workers as young as 13 to clean meat processing plants in Minnesota and Nebraska.
Marina Pitofsky
USA TODAY
December 7, 2022
Pennsylvania McDonald's franchisee accused of child labor violations involving 101 teens
The Department of Labor said an investigation found child labor violations that involved 101 minors at McDonald’s locations in the Pittsburgh area.
www.usatoday.com
The Department of Labor said an investigation found child labor violations that involved 101 minors at McDonald’s restaurants in the Pittsburgh area.
Santonastasso Enterprises, a McDonald’s franchisee based in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, allowed 14 and 15-year-old employees to work outside allowable hours, according to the Department of Labor. The violations included working more than 3 hours per day and after 7 p.m. on school days, working more than 8 hours on a non-school day and more than 18 hours a week in a regular school week, among other impermissible hours. .
“Permitting young workers to work excessive hours can jeopardize their safety, well-being, and education,” Wage and Hour Division District Director John DuMont said in a Monday news release. “Employers who hire young workers must understand and comply with federal child labor laws or face costly consequences.”
The minor employees worked at 13 McDonald’s locations, according to the Department of Labor. A child under the age of 16 was also allowed to operate a deep fryer, “which was not equipped with a device to automatically lower and raise the baskets,” the Department of Labor added.
Santonastasso Enterprises, which is owned by John and Kathleen Santonastasso, paid a penalty of $57,332 over the violations.
In a statement to USA TODAY, John and Kathleen Santonastasso said: "We take our role as a local employer very seriously and we regret any scheduling issues that may have occurred at our restaurants.
"Our biggest priority is always the safety and well-being of our employees, and we have since instituted a series of new and enhanced processes and procedures to ensure employees are scheduled appropriately,” they added.
McDonald’s USA, the fast food chain's corporate office, told USA TODAY that "While franchisees make local decisions for their businesses, including around labor and employment practices, they must comply with all state and federal laws, and we expect them to uphold our values in everything they do."
From fiscal years 2017 to 2021, the Department of Labor identified child labor violations in over 4,000 cases, with over 13,000 children employed under violations.
In November, a Wisconsin industrial cleaning company was accused of illegally using child workers as young as 13 to clean meat processing plants in Minnesota and Nebraska.
North Dakota Legislature votes down free school lunches
Proponents say House Bill 1491 would’ve impacted about 10,000 children statewide. The bill was asked to be reconsidered again Tuesday, but that proposal was shot down by the Senate.
www.kfyrtv.com
North Dakota Senate Votes to Increase Its Own Meal Budget After Rejecting Free School Lunch Bill
Meanwhile, state Republicans are busy banning pretty much everything except hypocrisy.
newrepublic.com
Proponents say House Bill 1491 would’ve impacted about 10,000 children statewide. The bill was asked to be reconsidered again Tuesday, but that proposal was shot down by the Senate.
ND Legislature votes down free school lunches
The state has a budget of about $18.5 billion. How much of that will go toward school lunches for poor families? After Tuesday? It looks like the answer to that question is nothing.
North Dakota Senate Votes to Increase Its Own Meal Budget After Rejecting Free School Lunch Bill
Meanwhile, state Republicans are busy banning pretty much everything except hypocrisy.
North Dakota Senate Votes to Increase Its Own Meal Budget After Rejecting Free School Lunch Bill
Meanwhile, state Republicans are busy banning pretty much everything except hypocrisy.
newrepublic.com
FBI warns of steep rise in sextortion cases targeting boys in Chicago
BY CBS CHICAGO TEAM
APRIL 7, 2023 / 8:16 PM / CBS CHICAGO
www.cbsnews.com
The FBI's Chicago Field Office warned Friday night of an alarming number of sextortion incidents in northern Illinois.
In February, the FBI and law enforcement agencies around the world issued a joint warning about the blackmailing scheme – which targets minor boys who are coerced to sending explicit images online.
Predators often pose as young girls online or on a gaming app, and trick the boys into sending explicit photos or videos, the FBI said.
The predators then try to blackmail the victims, threatening to release the images unless the victims send payment. But in many cases, the predators end up releasing the images even if they are paid, the FBI said.
The victims are typically ages 10 to 17, but have been as young as 7.
While sextortion is committed virtually, it can have real consequences offline, the FBI emphasized. The victims often feel alone, ashamed, and scared after being the victim of such incidents – and may even resort to self-harm. Law enforcement emphasized that the victims of these crimes are not in trouble and are not alone.
Last year, the FBI received thousands of reports of sextortion of minors – representing an exponential increase from past years. There were also more than a dozen suicides resulting from such incidents nationwide.
The FBI warned Friday that sextortion cases are rising even faster in Chicago than they are nationwide. There was a 539 percent increase in sextortion complaints in Chicago in 2022 compared with 2021, and a 383 percent increase from January to February 2022 and January to February 2023.
The FBI issued this bullet-point list of what parents can do if their children are targeted:
• Tell them they are not in trouble, they are not alone, and there is life after pictures.
• Remember, the predator is to blame, not your child or you.
• Report the predator's account via the platform's safety feature.
• Block the predator and do not delete the profile or messages because that can be more helpful to law enforcement in identifying and stopping them.
• Ask for help from a trusted adult or law enforcement before sending money or more images. Cooperating rarely stops the blackmail and harassment, but law enforcement can.
Call 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov to report it.
For more information on sextortion, the FBI has this guide.
The FBI noted that it also offers a Safe Online Surfing program to children in grades 3 through 8 – teaching children about online safety through an age-appropriate video game. The program is available in English or Spanish, and kids can participate at home, or teachers can sign up their classes for free. Each month, the school with the greatest number of participants gets a visit from the FBI.
BY CBS CHICAGO TEAM
APRIL 7, 2023 / 8:16 PM / CBS CHICAGO
FBI warns of steep rise in sextortion cases targeting boys in Chicago
Predators often pose as young girls online or on a gaming app, and trick the boys into sending explicit photos or videos, the FBI said.
www.cbsnews.com
The FBI's Chicago Field Office warned Friday night of an alarming number of sextortion incidents in northern Illinois.
In February, the FBI and law enforcement agencies around the world issued a joint warning about the blackmailing scheme – which targets minor boys who are coerced to sending explicit images online.
Predators often pose as young girls online or on a gaming app, and trick the boys into sending explicit photos or videos, the FBI said.
The predators then try to blackmail the victims, threatening to release the images unless the victims send payment. But in many cases, the predators end up releasing the images even if they are paid, the FBI said.
The victims are typically ages 10 to 17, but have been as young as 7.
While sextortion is committed virtually, it can have real consequences offline, the FBI emphasized. The victims often feel alone, ashamed, and scared after being the victim of such incidents – and may even resort to self-harm. Law enforcement emphasized that the victims of these crimes are not in trouble and are not alone.
Last year, the FBI received thousands of reports of sextortion of minors – representing an exponential increase from past years. There were also more than a dozen suicides resulting from such incidents nationwide.
The FBI warned Friday that sextortion cases are rising even faster in Chicago than they are nationwide. There was a 539 percent increase in sextortion complaints in Chicago in 2022 compared with 2021, and a 383 percent increase from January to February 2022 and January to February 2023.
The FBI issued this bullet-point list of what parents can do if their children are targeted:
• Tell them they are not in trouble, they are not alone, and there is life after pictures.
• Remember, the predator is to blame, not your child or you.
• Report the predator's account via the platform's safety feature.
• Block the predator and do not delete the profile or messages because that can be more helpful to law enforcement in identifying and stopping them.
• Ask for help from a trusted adult or law enforcement before sending money or more images. Cooperating rarely stops the blackmail and harassment, but law enforcement can.
Call 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov to report it.
For more information on sextortion, the FBI has this guide.
The FBI noted that it also offers a Safe Online Surfing program to children in grades 3 through 8 – teaching children about online safety through an age-appropriate video game. The program is available in English or Spanish, and kids can participate at home, or teachers can sign up their classes for free. Each month, the school with the greatest number of participants gets a visit from the FBI.
North Dakota Legislature votes down free school lunches
Proponents say House Bill 1491 would’ve impacted about 10,000 children statewide. The bill was asked to be reconsidered again Tuesday, but that proposal was shot down by the Senate.
ND Legislature votes down free school lunches
The state has a budget of about $18.5 billion. How much of that will go toward school lunches for poor families? After Tuesday? It looks like the answer to that question is nothing.
North Dakota Senate Votes to Increase Its Own Meal Budget After Rejecting Free School Lunch Bill
Meanwhile, state Republicans are busy banning pretty much everything except hypocrisy.
North Dakota Senate Votes to Increase Its Own Meal Budget After Rejecting Free School Lunch Bill
Meanwhile, state Republicans are busy banning pretty much everything except hypocrisy.
Republicans, "For me not thee"
Missouri Republican Doubles Down on Letting 12-Year-Olds Marry
BY GIULIA CARBONARO
ON 4/14/23
www.newsweek.com
After being called out by California Governor Gavin Newsom for apparently supporting legal child marriage for kids as young as 12, Missouri Republican Mike Moon doubled down on his controversial stance—at least when it comes to minors getting married to other minors.
In a tweet responding to Newsom's accusations that he supported marrying off 12-year-old kids to adults, Moon said: "To be clear, I did not advocate for minors to be married off to adults. Check out my video below to learn the truth about this issue. Keep your California politics out of Missouri. Democrats will say whatever they can to make sure they can keep mutilating children."
Newsom had shared a clip on Twitter from a House Committee hearing in Missouri earlier this week where an opponent of Moon accused him of supporting minors as young as 12 getting married to adults. During a Senate debate on a bill to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth on Tuesday, Rep. Peter Merideth, a Democrat, confronted Moon about his previous vote opposing a bill that would have prevented children as young as 12 from getting married to adults.
"I've heard you talk about parents' rights to raise their kids how they want. In fact, I just double-checked, you voted no on making it illegal for kids to be married to adults at the age of 12 if their parents consented to it. You said actually that should be the law because it's the parents' rights and the kids' rights to decide what's best for them, to be raped by an adult," Merideth said. "That was the law, you voted no to change it."
Moon replied: "Do you know any kids who have been married at age 12? I do. And guess what? They're still married."
The Missouri Republican state senator published a video on YouTube accusing Democrats of "desperately trying to discredit my name and reputation" to prevent him from passing legislation that would limit trans youth's access to gender-affirming care.
Moon claimed that the video was edited and he could understand why the clip "may lead to some misunderstandings." He said accusations that he supported child rape were "misleading, at best."
"Let me set the record straight," he said. "I do not support adults marrying minors, in fact, if there's an instance in which an adult has recently married a minor in the state of Missouri I'll make it a priority to remove and prohibit adults from marrying minors."
He added: "The vote mentioned was referring to House Bill 1630. This bill intended to raise the age at which minors can legally marry from age 16 to 17. As I contemplated the bill, I was reminded of a couple I'd met years before. When this couple was in their teens—actually, pre-teens—they took actions that resulted in the girl becoming pregnant. The youngsters' parents decided to allow the children to marry. They weren't forced."
Moon continued saying that the two went on living with their parents in different states but when they were able to provide for themselves they moved in together and "the couple is still married today."
"With this in mind and because allowances for these extreme circumstances were not included in the language, I voted against the bill," Moon said.
Merideth told Newsweek that "a twelve-year-old isn't old enough to sign a contract, to smoke, to drink, to drive" but Moon thinks "they're old enough to get married and to buy a gun. It's amazing he continues to dig in on this, but he keeps making the point clearer."
"Defending child marriage as an individual freedom and 'parent's right,' when there is zero reason to think a twelve year old should ever be married," he said. "But wanting government to ban medical care that is supported by the parents and doctors that know a child best, and broadly accepted by the medical community and research."
Merideth called Moon "out of touch."
"Similarly, the entire MO House GOP has voted repeatedly this year against ANY minimum age for a child to carry a firearm in public unsupervised (currently there is no minimum age in MO). Guns are, of course, the number one cause of death for kids now," he said.
"They've fought red flag laws begged for by the kids and teachers where a school shooting happened in my district in October. But they want to ban drag storytime, end social and emotional learning programs at schools, and pass book bans at libraries. I'm so over these radicals claiming they are 'protecting kids.'"
Newsweek reached out to Moon's and Newsom's press teams via email for comment.
Missouri State Senator Mike Moon (R)
BY GIULIA CARBONARO
ON 4/14/23
Missouri Republican doubles down on letting 12-year-olds marry
Mike Moon reiterated his support for 12-year-olds' right to marry in Missouri, though he said he does not condone marrying the kids off to adults.
www.newsweek.com
After being called out by California Governor Gavin Newsom for apparently supporting legal child marriage for kids as young as 12, Missouri Republican Mike Moon doubled down on his controversial stance—at least when it comes to minors getting married to other minors.
In a tweet responding to Newsom's accusations that he supported marrying off 12-year-old kids to adults, Moon said: "To be clear, I did not advocate for minors to be married off to adults. Check out my video below to learn the truth about this issue. Keep your California politics out of Missouri. Democrats will say whatever they can to make sure they can keep mutilating children."
Newsom had shared a clip on Twitter from a House Committee hearing in Missouri earlier this week where an opponent of Moon accused him of supporting minors as young as 12 getting married to adults. During a Senate debate on a bill to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth on Tuesday, Rep. Peter Merideth, a Democrat, confronted Moon about his previous vote opposing a bill that would have prevented children as young as 12 from getting married to adults.
"I've heard you talk about parents' rights to raise their kids how they want. In fact, I just double-checked, you voted no on making it illegal for kids to be married to adults at the age of 12 if their parents consented to it. You said actually that should be the law because it's the parents' rights and the kids' rights to decide what's best for them, to be raped by an adult," Merideth said. "That was the law, you voted no to change it."
Moon replied: "Do you know any kids who have been married at age 12? I do. And guess what? They're still married."
The Missouri Republican state senator published a video on YouTube accusing Democrats of "desperately trying to discredit my name and reputation" to prevent him from passing legislation that would limit trans youth's access to gender-affirming care.
Moon claimed that the video was edited and he could understand why the clip "may lead to some misunderstandings." He said accusations that he supported child rape were "misleading, at best."
"Let me set the record straight," he said. "I do not support adults marrying minors, in fact, if there's an instance in which an adult has recently married a minor in the state of Missouri I'll make it a priority to remove and prohibit adults from marrying minors."
He added: "The vote mentioned was referring to House Bill 1630. This bill intended to raise the age at which minors can legally marry from age 16 to 17. As I contemplated the bill, I was reminded of a couple I'd met years before. When this couple was in their teens—actually, pre-teens—they took actions that resulted in the girl becoming pregnant. The youngsters' parents decided to allow the children to marry. They weren't forced."
Moon continued saying that the two went on living with their parents in different states but when they were able to provide for themselves they moved in together and "the couple is still married today."
"With this in mind and because allowances for these extreme circumstances were not included in the language, I voted against the bill," Moon said.
Merideth told Newsweek that "a twelve-year-old isn't old enough to sign a contract, to smoke, to drink, to drive" but Moon thinks "they're old enough to get married and to buy a gun. It's amazing he continues to dig in on this, but he keeps making the point clearer."
"Defending child marriage as an individual freedom and 'parent's right,' when there is zero reason to think a twelve year old should ever be married," he said. "But wanting government to ban medical care that is supported by the parents and doctors that know a child best, and broadly accepted by the medical community and research."
Merideth called Moon "out of touch."
"Similarly, the entire MO House GOP has voted repeatedly this year against ANY minimum age for a child to carry a firearm in public unsupervised (currently there is no minimum age in MO). Guns are, of course, the number one cause of death for kids now," he said.
"They've fought red flag laws begged for by the kids and teachers where a school shooting happened in my district in October. But they want to ban drag storytime, end social and emotional learning programs at schools, and pass book bans at libraries. I'm so over these radicals claiming they are 'protecting kids.'"
Newsweek reached out to Moon's and Newsom's press teams via email for comment.
Missouri State Senator Mike Moon (R)
If they aren't talking about school work than I'll bring my own lunch what the fuck does "work to earn" mean,field,cleaning or factory work?
Watching India and china to closely.....
Missouri Republican Doubles Down on Letting 12-Year-Olds Marry
BY GIULIA CARBONARO
ON 4/14/23
Missouri Republican doubles down on letting 12-year-olds marry
Mike Moon reiterated his support for 12-year-olds' right to marry in Missouri, though he said he does not condone marrying the kids off to adults.
After being called out by California Governor Gavin Newsom for apparently supporting legal child marriage for kids as young as 12, Missouri Republican Mike Moon doubled down on his controversial stance—at least when it comes to minors getting married to other minors.
In a tweet responding to Newsom's accusations that he supported marrying off 12-year-old kids to adults, Moon said: "To be clear, I did not advocate for minors to be married off to adults. Check out my video below to learn the truth about this issue. Keep your California politics out of Missouri. Democrats will say whatever they can to make sure they can keep mutilating children."
Newsom had shared a clip on Twitter from a House Committee hearing in Missouri earlier this week where an opponent of Moon accused him of supporting minors as young as 12 getting married to adults. During a Senate debate on a bill to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth on Tuesday, Rep. Peter Merideth, a Democrat, confronted Moon about his previous vote opposing a bill that would have prevented children as young as 12 from getting married to adults.
"I've heard you talk about parents' rights to raise their kids how they want. In fact, I just double-checked, you voted no on making it illegal for kids to be married to adults at the age of 12 if their parents consented to it. You said actually that should be the law because it's the parents' rights and the kids' rights to decide what's best for them, to be raped by an adult," Merideth said. "That was the law, you voted no to change it."
Moon replied: "Do you know any kids who have been married at age 12? I do. And guess what? They're still married."
The Missouri Republican state senator published a video on YouTube accusing Democrats of "desperately trying to discredit my name and reputation" to prevent him from passing legislation that would limit trans youth's access to gender-affirming care.
Moon claimed that the video was edited and he could understand why the clip "may lead to some misunderstandings." He said accusations that he supported child rape were "misleading, at best."
"Let me set the record straight," he said. "I do not support adults marrying minors, in fact, if there's an instance in which an adult has recently married a minor in the state of Missouri I'll make it a priority to remove and prohibit adults from marrying minors."
He added: "The vote mentioned was referring to House Bill 1630. This bill intended to raise the age at which minors can legally marry from age 16 to 17. As I contemplated the bill, I was reminded of a couple I'd met years before. When this couple was in their teens—actually, pre-teens—they took actions that resulted in the girl becoming pregnant. The youngsters' parents decided to allow the children to marry. They weren't forced."
Moon continued saying that the two went on living with their parents in different states but when they were able to provide for themselves they moved in together and "the couple is still married today."
"With this in mind and because allowances for these extreme circumstances were not included in the language, I voted against the bill," Moon said.
Merideth told Newsweek that "a twelve-year-old isn't old enough to sign a contract, to smoke, to drink, to drive" but Moon thinks "they're old enough to get married and to buy a gun. It's amazing he continues to dig in on this, but he keeps making the point clearer."
"Defending child marriage as an individual freedom and 'parent's right,' when there is zero reason to think a twelve year old should ever be married," he said. "But wanting government to ban medical care that is supported by the parents and doctors that know a child best, and broadly accepted by the medical community and research."
Merideth called Moon "out of touch."
"Similarly, the entire MO House GOP has voted repeatedly this year against ANY minimum age for a child to carry a firearm in public unsupervised (currently there is no minimum age in MO). Guns are, of course, the number one cause of death for kids now," he said.
"They've fought red flag laws begged for by the kids and teachers where a school shooting happened in my district in October. But they want to ban drag storytime, end social and emotional learning programs at schools, and pass book bans at libraries. I'm so over these radicals claiming they are 'protecting kids.'"
Newsweek reached out to Moon's and Newsom's press teams via email for comment.
Missouri State Senator Mike Moon (R)
Carry on…..
Iowa’s Senate advances bill to loosen child labor laws
AP NEWS
April 18, 2023
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawmakers in Iowa’s Senate passed a controversial bill Tuesday that would allow minors to work longer hours and work in currently banned roles, like serving alcohol at restaurants, the Des Moines Register reported.
Supporters of the bill — mainly Republicans — said it would give children valuable opportunities to work and get paid, whereas opponents — largely Democrats — said it would harm children.
Although two Republicans defied their party and voted against the bill with Democrats, the measure still passed 32-17 in the GOP-controlled Senate. The bill requires approval from the Republican-controlled House and from Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to become law.
The bill would allow kids under 16 to work up to six hours a day, which is two more hours than currently allowed for that age group. It would also allow 16- and 17-year-olds to serve alcohol at restaurants, with written permission from their parent or guardian.
“Ultimately, parents and kids will decide if they want to work or not,” Reynolds has said favorably about the bill. “It teaches the kids a lot. And if they have the time to do it and they want to earn some additional money, I don’t think we should discourage that.”
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AP NEWS
April 18, 2023
Iowa's Senate advances bill to loosen child labor laws
Iowa's Senate has passed a controversial bill that would allow minors to work longer hours and in currently banned roles, like serving alcohol at restaurants. The bill's mainly Republican supporters said it would give children valuable opportunities to work and get paid. The bill's mainly...
apnews.com
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawmakers in Iowa’s Senate passed a controversial bill Tuesday that would allow minors to work longer hours and work in currently banned roles, like serving alcohol at restaurants, the Des Moines Register reported.
Supporters of the bill — mainly Republicans — said it would give children valuable opportunities to work and get paid, whereas opponents — largely Democrats — said it would harm children.
Although two Republicans defied their party and voted against the bill with Democrats, the measure still passed 32-17 in the GOP-controlled Senate. The bill requires approval from the Republican-controlled House and from Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to become law.
The bill would allow kids under 16 to work up to six hours a day, which is two more hours than currently allowed for that age group. It would also allow 16- and 17-year-olds to serve alcohol at restaurants, with written permission from their parent or guardian.
“Ultimately, parents and kids will decide if they want to work or not,” Reynolds has said favorably about the bill. “It teaches the kids a lot. And if they have the time to do it and they want to earn some additional money, I don’t think we should discourage that.”
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10-year-old children were found working at a Louisville McDonald’s until 2 a.m.
By Michelle Watson, CNN
Updated 11:23 AM EDT, Wed May 3, 2023
Two 10-year-old children were found working at a Louisville McDonald’s restaurant — sometimes until 2 a.m. — the US Department of Labor said Tuesday.
The revelation was part of an investigation into the child labor law violations in the Southeast. The agency also found three franchisees that own more than 60 McDonald’s locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio, “employed 305 children to work more than the legally permitted hours and perform tasks prohibited by law for young workers,” the Labor Department said in a statement.
“Investigators from the department’s Wage and Hour Division found two 10-year-old workers at a Louisville McDonald’s restaurant among many violations of federal labor laws committed by three Kentucky McDonald’s franchise operators,” the release said. “Investigators also determined two 10-year-old children were employed – but not paid – and sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m.”
Tiffanie Boyd, senior vice president and chief people officer at McDonald’s USA, told CNN: “These reports are unacceptable, deeply troubling and run afoul of the high expectations we have for the entire McDonald’s brand. […] We are committed to ensuring our franchisees have the resources they need to foster safe workplaces for all employees and maintain compliance with all labor laws.”
Franchisee Bauer Foods LLC confirmed to CNN that the two 10-year-olds allegedly employed were children of a night manager who were visiting their parent at work and were not approved by franchisee organization management to be in that part of the restaurant.
Two of the other franchisees, Archways Richwood and Bell Restaurant Group, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The three franchisees face a combined $212,754 in civil money penalties for the child labor violations, the release said.
“Too often, employers fail to follow the child labor laws that protect young workers,” said Karen Garnett-Civils, the agency’s wage and hour division district director, in a statement. “Under no circumstances should there ever be a 10-year-old child working in a fast-food kitchen around hot grills, ovens and deep fryers.”
Three McDonald's franchisees that own more than 60 McDonald's locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio employed 305 children to work more than the legally permitted hours, the DOL found.
By Michelle Watson, CNN
Updated 11:23 AM EDT, Wed May 3, 2023
Two 10-year-old children were found working at a Louisville McDonald’s restaurant — sometimes until 2 a.m. — the US Department of Labor said Tuesday.
The revelation was part of an investigation into the child labor law violations in the Southeast. The agency also found three franchisees that own more than 60 McDonald’s locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio, “employed 305 children to work more than the legally permitted hours and perform tasks prohibited by law for young workers,” the Labor Department said in a statement.
“Investigators from the department’s Wage and Hour Division found two 10-year-old workers at a Louisville McDonald’s restaurant among many violations of federal labor laws committed by three Kentucky McDonald’s franchise operators,” the release said. “Investigators also determined two 10-year-old children were employed – but not paid – and sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m.”
Tiffanie Boyd, senior vice president and chief people officer at McDonald’s USA, told CNN: “These reports are unacceptable, deeply troubling and run afoul of the high expectations we have for the entire McDonald’s brand. […] We are committed to ensuring our franchisees have the resources they need to foster safe workplaces for all employees and maintain compliance with all labor laws.”
Franchisee Bauer Foods LLC confirmed to CNN that the two 10-year-olds allegedly employed were children of a night manager who were visiting their parent at work and were not approved by franchisee organization management to be in that part of the restaurant.
Two of the other franchisees, Archways Richwood and Bell Restaurant Group, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The three franchisees face a combined $212,754 in civil money penalties for the child labor violations, the release said.
“Too often, employers fail to follow the child labor laws that protect young workers,” said Karen Garnett-Civils, the agency’s wage and hour division district director, in a statement. “Under no circumstances should there ever be a 10-year-old child working in a fast-food kitchen around hot grills, ovens and deep fryers.”
Three McDonald's franchisees that own more than 60 McDonald's locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio employed 305 children to work more than the legally permitted hours, the DOL found.
Arkansas loosens and strengthens child labor laws amid national concerns
by Jeff Della Rosa
August 6, 2023 8:37 am
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by Jeff Della Rosa
August 6, 2023 8:37 am
Arkansas loosens and strengthens child labor laws amid national concerns - Talk Business & Politics
Child labor laws are now simultaneously loosened and enhanced in Arkansas amid a rise in violations of the laws across the country and states looking to weaken them. According to...
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Georgia declines federal summer food program for low-income kids
The Summer Food Service Program and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children is a federally funded, state-administered program, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It reimburses program operators who serve no-cost meals and snacks to children and teens.
By Tim Darnell and Doug Reardon
Jan. 8, 2024
www.wrdw.com
The Summer Food Service Program and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children is a federally funded, state-administered program, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It reimburses program operators who serve no-cost meals and snacks to children and teens.
By Tim Darnell and Doug Reardon
Jan. 8, 2024
Georgia declines federal summer food program for low-income kids
Gov. Brian Kemp’s office said Monday the state would not be participating in a summer federal food assistance program for children.
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Florida's Plan to Replace Migrant Workers With Children Falls Apart
The proposal came as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, touted using teenagers as a replacement for the labor of migrants who are in the country illegally.
By Khaleda Rahman
May 06, 2025
www.newsweek.com
Governor Ron DeSantis speaking during a news conference at the ICE-Enforcement and Removal Operation office in Miramar, Florida, on May 1.
The proposal came as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, touted using teenagers as a replacement for the labor of migrants who are in the country illegally.
By Khaleda Rahman
May 06, 2025
Florida's plan to replace migrant workers with children falls apart
Senate Bill 918 would have relaxed restrictions on working hours for Florida teenagers.
www.newsweek.com
Governor Ron DeSantis speaking during a news conference at the ICE-Enforcement and Removal Operation office in Miramar, Florida, on May 1.
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Trump administration freezes billions in funding for after-school and summer programs
The administration is holding back over $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more as it conducts a review to ensure grants are aligned with President Trump's priorities.
CBS NEWS
July 2, 2025
www.cbsnews.com
The administration is holding back over $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more as it conducts a review to ensure grants are aligned with President Trump's priorities.
CBS NEWS
July 2, 2025
Trump administration freezes billions in funding for after-school and summer programs
The Trump administration is withholding over $6 billion in funding for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction and more.
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The schools want the students to use copilot.
No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
A program that helps connect schools and libraries to the internet at discounted rates is under review by the Federal Communications Commission. Educators and advocates are bracing for the funding to shrink or be eliminated.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr asked for a review of the E-Rate program, which helps many public schools and libraries, and some private schools, pay monthly internet bills.
Trump admin reveals plans to hold 3,000 migrant children in massive new detention facility
Alex Woodward
August 18, 2026
Exclusive: Trump admin plans to hold 3,000 migrant children in new detention facility
Officials have outlined plans for ‘emergency influx facility’ campuses that can hold hundreds of unaccompanied minors
www.the-independent.com
Officials have started to outline plans for the project as federal agencies escalate efforts to detain and remove tens of thousands of people from the country, including children, while effectively closing off the U.S.-Mexico border to people seeking asylum.
Unaccompanied immigrant children — currently housed in more than 150 shelter facilities across the country — could be held inside “emergency influx facility” campuses staffed with physicians, teachers and other “humanitarian care” providers as the administration responds to “surges” at the southern border, according to a market research call with prospective service providers on Tuesday.
Officials have not yet determined a location for the project but appear ready to move quickly once contracts are awarded by the end of this year. A spokesperson for the the Department of Health and Human Services stressed in a statement to The Independent that “there are currently no immediate plans to establish such a facility.”…
It’s Way Creepier Than You Think…
Parkrose Resistance
September 3, 2026
These stories are alleged, although the women bring receipts. I haven't been able to confirm either incident but they provide a good launching off point to discuss what the Nerd Reich wants from us. What the broligarhs are trying to do.
Parkrose Resistance
September 3, 2026
These stories are alleged, although the women bring receipts. I haven't been able to confirm either incident but they provide a good launching off point to discuss what the Nerd Reich wants from us. What the broligarhs are trying to do.
Why Does Everyone Hate Kids Now?
Parkrose Permaculture
September 7, 2026
Parkrose Permaculture
September 7, 2026
Flock Cameras At Kids Playgrounds: It’s Way Worse Than You Think
Parkrose Resistance
September 12, 2026
Flock and other surveillance cameras are being installed at splashpads, playgrounds, elementary schools, middle and high schools all across the country.
Why?
Well, now we know. And it's not the reason you think.
Parkrose Resistance
September 12, 2026
Flock and other surveillance cameras are being installed at splashpads, playgrounds, elementary schools, middle and high schools all across the country.
Why?
Well, now we know. And it's not the reason you think.
This is the problem, 58 grand in fines is peanuts compared to the money they're saving.
Mike Johnson Defends Backing Candidate Who Called Children ‘Cum Trophies’
House Speaker Mike Johnson defended his decision to back and fundraise for Texas Republican congressional candidate Brandon Herrera after CNN's Jake Tapper confronted him with a few of Herrera's offensive remarks.
J.D. Wolf
September 13, 2026
Mike Johnson Defends Backing Candidate Who Called Children ‘Cum Trophies’
Speaker: “That was his persona online.”
Brandon Herrera (L) and SoH Mike Johnson
State lawmakers continued to weaken child labor protections in 2026
Efforts to strengthen protections have stalledNina Mast
June 2, 2026
• So far this year, at least 13 states have introduced bills weakening child labor protections, and four have enacted them.
• Meanwhile, only three states have introduced bills to strengthen standards in 2026, compared with 15 in 2025.
• Industry-backed attacks on child labor standards have followed four troubling trends: 1) lowering minimum wages for teen workers; 2) weaponizing “youth apprenticeships”; 3) eliminating youth permits; and 4) weakening safeguards for teen child care workers.
• The Trump administration has undermined federal enforcement of child labor standards, even amid rising violations.
• Oregon enshrined current federal child labor standards into state law, offering a replicable model for states to hold the line against potential federal rollbacks.
They Keep Trying To Block This Video. This Is Why America Is Like This
Parkrose Permaculture
October 19, 2026
If I post all of the links I want to post here, I get demonetized. Please check out my bluesky where I link to every relevant video I wanted to discuss here.
Parkrose Permaculture
October 19, 2026
If I post all of the links I want to post here, I get demonetized. Please check out my bluesky where I link to every relevant video I wanted to discuss here.
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