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Fresno Unified fired him. Now, he’s chairman of Valley Children’s and under scrutiny again

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Fresno Unified fired him. Now, he’s chairman of Valley Children’s and under scrutiny again

In the Spotlight is a Fresno Bee series that digs into the high-profile tópico issues that readers care most about. Story idea? Email tips@fresnobee.com. Michael Hanson, chairman of the board that approved the heavily-criticized pay packages for Valley Children’s Hospital executives in recent years, started his public life in Fresno in 2005 as deputy superintendent … Read more

ABC chairman says pressuring 'digital titans' for revenue is 'dominant democratic imperative'

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ABC chairman says pressuring 'digital titans' for revenue is 'dominant democratic imperative'

Tech giants must be pursued for a share of their substantial revenue to fund journalism to fight misinformation and “navigate the dangerous world”, ABC chairman Kim Williams has said. Last week, a parliamentary committee recommended that the government impose a technology tax on companies such as Meta and Google, as well as establish a fund … Read more