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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

CA: Disabilities

President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. (Wikimedia Commons)
CA advocates raise awareness for Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, and today is the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Federal data show that more …

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A recent Career Launchpad workplace readiness session focused on allied health. (Career Launchpad)
New career pathway program helps CA students with disabilities

By Laura Aka for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Working Nation-Public News Service Co…

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Peter Sussman is among three patients with disabilities who have asked to intervene in a lawsuit challenging California's End of Life Option Act. (Nancy Rubin)
Advocates ask to intervene in CA medical aid-in-dying case, request dismissal

California's medical aid-in-dying law is back in court. Three patients with disabilities and two doctors are asking to intervene in a lawsuit …

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Peter Sussman es uno de los tres pacientes con discapacidad que han solicitado intervenir en una demanda contra la Ley de Opción Final de Vida de California. (Nancy Rubin)
CA Defensores piden intervención en caso de ayuda médica al morir y solicitan desestimación

La ley de ayuda médica al morir de California vuelve a los tribunales. Tres pacientes con discapacidad y dos médicos están pidiendo …

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Eli Timoner, de Pasadena (centro), recurrió a la ley estatal de ayuda médica para morir con el fin de poner fin a una enfermedad terminal. Su hija Ondi (izquierda) realizó un documental nominado a un Emmy sobre el viacrucis de la familia. (Familia Timoner)
Avanza demanda contra Ley de Ayuda Médica para Morir en CA

La Ley de Ayuda Médica para Morir de California sigue siendo objeto de críticas esta semana, ya que el viernes es la fecha límite para …

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Eleven jurisdictions that have authorized medical aid in dying represent 22% of the nation's population. (Adobe Stock)
National Group Defends CA End-of-Life Option Amid Federal Lawsuit

A national nonprofit organization is speaking out about a federal lawsuit filed last week against California officials, challenging the state's End …

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Las once jurisdicciones que han autorizado la ayuda médica para morir representan el 22% de la población del país. (Adobe Stock)
Grupo defiende opción del final de vida en CA en medio de demanda federal

Una organización nacional sin fines de lucro se está pronunciando sobre una demanda federal presentada la semana pasada contra funcionarios …

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Jennifer McLelland's son James gives a thumbs-up as his ventilator equipment continues to run, thanks to a portable power station used during a recent power outage. (Jennifer McLelland)
Groups Call for Expanding Power Outage Battery-Backup Program

By Jennifer McLelland for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Yes! Media-Public News …

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More than 93,000 people live in certified nursing care facilities in California. (C.Davids/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
Report: Nursing Homes Sedate Too Many Residents

Groups that advocate for older Americans are speaking out about the overuse of psychotropic medications in nursing homes. Last November, the …

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Un reporte reciente muestra que las instalaciones que cuentan con personal que tiene los niveles más altos de preparación profesional ven tasas más bajas de infección COVID-19. (Reknown Skilled Nursing)
Reporte: COVID se dispara en los Asilos más con los pacientes de color

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Un estudio reciente indagó sobre las razones por las que ciertos asilos tienen tasas mucho mayores de COVID-19 que otras…

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Los Subsidios ayudan a las Comunidades de CA ante el Covid y temas de Habitabilidad

FREMONT, Calif. - Ocho comunidades de California ganaron subsidios para terminar proyectos que mejoren su habitabilidad -parte del Reto Comunitario 20…

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Los Centros de salud comunitaria están en la primera fila de la pandemia, y aún así han sido excluidos de algunos programas federales de socorro. (National Association of Community Health Centers).<br />
Defensores piden fondos Federales ante el cierre de Centros de Salud en todo California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Unos 200 centros de salud de California han tenido que cerrar durante la crisis del COVID-19, por la caída que se present&#…

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