WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration wants to expand the federal Pell grant program to help more students graduate from college — by providing them with money to attend classes year-round and reward them for taking more credits.
Two new proposals, announced Tuesday by the Education Department, would expand the $29 billion program by $2 billion in the new fiscal year. They'll be part of President Barack Obama's budget proposal next month.
BOSTON – Even those supporting legislation that would ban the use of handheld mobile devices while behind the wheel agree that the measure won't eliminate the scourge of distracted driving.
Up for debate at the State House on Thursday, the bill (S 2093) would harden Massachusetts' stance against juggling a cell phone or other electronic device while driving. The proposed legislation would only allow the use of hands-free devices when driving. But safety experts say the measure is no cure-all.
