Howard Hepburn
Coverage of Howard Hepburn in the Nexus archive.
- School bus stop arm cameras coming to Broward after unanimous vote
Broward County School Board unanimously approved AI-powered cameras on school buses to cite drivers illegally passing stopped busses. Fines of $225 will be mailed to violators, with most revenue funding Bus Patrol, the provider, and 30% allocated to Broward schools. The program addresses safety concerns after Miami-Dade County temporarily halted a similar system due to improper fines.
- School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here’s what’s driving the cuts.
School districts nationwide are facing budget cuts due to declining enrollment, rising healthcare costs linked to GLP-1 weight loss medications, and other financial pressures. Over half of the 50 largest districts are poised to cut staff, programs, or services, with examples like Broward County Public Schools reducing 1,000 staff positions and closing six schools.