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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
ND looks to ease 'upskill' obstacles for former college students
This summer, colleges and universities will have to comply with a new federal rule and not withhold students' transcripts over unpaid tuition and …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Burnout, low wages leave NH child care centers short staffed
A persistent child care worker shortage across New Hampshire is leaving families with few options. The state is currently short more than 7,000 …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Day of action focuses on CT undocumented residents' health care needs
Today, Connecticut health care advocates are holding a student day of action. They will speak to state lawmakers about raising the age limit for …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
VA General Assembly considers RGGI budget amendments
Virginia's General Assembly will consider budget amendments to reenter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, known as RGGI. Gov. Glenn Youngkin …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
FTC chair in Iowa to hear fertilizer antitrust concerns
The chair of the Federal Trade Commission will be in rural Iowa this weekend to hear from farmers and other residents about the proposed sale of Iowa …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Study: 90% of CO River irrigation water goes to cattle
As Colorado and other states grapple with shrinking Colorado River water levels, new research pinpoints how much water is being diverted for cattle …
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Mississippi seniors may benefit from dual-eligible special-needs coverage
Certain health plans offer benefits for eligible low-income seniors in Mississippi who have special medical needs, but not everyone knows they are …
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
UT students could get a bachelor's degree in just 3 years
A new degree program could grant students across the Utah System of Higher Education a bachelor's degree in just three years. Geoffrey Landward…
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
CO families must sign up to get $120 per child for food through Summer EBT
Colorado families must sign up before the end of April to receive $120 per child to buy food through the new Summer EBT program approved by Congress…
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
NYers can benefit from early health care decision planning
Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day, and New Yorkers have reason to start early planning. A new report cites rates of Alzheimer's disease …
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Frozen screens? Telehealth access imperiled
By Sarah Jane Tribble for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Illinois News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public Ne…
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Measure to end sales tax on groceries could go to SD voters
South Dakotans face high prices at the grocery store and some are working to ease the burden. A new report from the Federal Trade Commission finds …