Many employers run credit checks on prospective employees, saying that the credit rating will help determine if someone is trustworthy and honest. 16 states are considering banning the practice. Opponents of employee credit checks say someone with poor credit would be more eager to work and keep their job so they could improve their rating.
Should employers be banned from conducting credit checks on prospective employees?
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Several states are cutting back on funding for public television as their budgets shrink. In Wyoming, the state supplies 40% of the budget for Wyoming Public Television, which includes shows like a documentary about former Senator Alan Simpson, Capitol Outlook about the Legislature, and Sesame Street.
Should the state of Wyoming cut funding for Wyoming Public Television?
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