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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

FL: Senior Issues

The Biden administration unveiled the U.S. Labor Department's proposed Retirement Security Rule, which aims to restrict
Proposed rule aims to protect retirement savers from unscrupulous advisers

The Biden administration has proposed a rule to help people save more in retirement and avoid "junk" fees from unscrupulous financial advisers…

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La administración Biden dio a conocer
Disposición pretende proteger a jubilados de asesores sin escrúpulos

La administración Biden ha propuesto una ley para ayudar a la gente a ahorrar más en la jubilación y evitar las comisiones "basura" de …

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The America's Health Rankings 2023 Senior Report shows challenges in Florida, including too few home healthcare workers to meet the needs of older Floridians. (Pixabay)
Highs, Lows for FL Seniors in Health Rankings Report

May is Older Americans Month, and a new report shows the Sunshine State is investing heavily in providing community support to help its older …

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In 2021, Congress unanimously approved - and President Joe Biden signed into law - legislation authorizing the creation of the National Medal of Honor Monument. (National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Staff)
Survivors Call for Monument in Honor of Fallen Heroes

Robert Patterson received his Medal of Honor in 1969 for risking his life above and beyond the call of duty during the Vietnam War. He's among the 65 …

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In the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 federal legislation provided states with significant funding to ensure continuous Medicaid coverage of individuals enrolled in the program. But that is ending. (Pixabay)
FL Group Works to Keep Eligible People on Medicaid

As Florida "unwinds" from the COVID-19 public health emergency and returns its Medicaid program to pre-pandemic rules, there's a possibility that …

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According to the Social Security Administration, Florida had the fourth highest number of people collecting Social Security in 2020. The top three were California, Texas and New York.(Adobe Stock)
Medicare, Social Security Called Essential to FL Seniors

As the midterm elections approach, Medicare and Social Security are top-of-mind issues for Florida seniors. A recent AARP poll found just 12% of …

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More than 65 million people, or more than one in every six U.S. residents, collected Social Security benefits in January, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. (Nick Youngson/Pix4free)
Social Security Benefits Expected to Increase, But Challenges Remain

Social Security benefits could see their highest increase in several decades, but those advocating for beneficiaries say there is still plenty of …

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A Caring.com 2022 Wills Survey finds that one out of three Americans without estate plans think they have too few assets to leave behind. (Pixabay)
Think of Others When Thinking of Life After Death

Thinking of life after death is daunting, but it might help to think of the lives of your loved ones in the event you are no longer around. Experts …

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Una encuesta de testamentos de Caring.com en 2022, revela que uno de cada tres estadounidenses sin planes patrimoniales piensa que tiene muy pocos bienes para dejar. (Pixabay)
Piense en los demás cuando piense en la vida después de la muerte

Pensar en la vida después de la muerte es desalentador, pero podría ayudar el pensar en la vida de sus seres queridos en caso de que usted …

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The 340B Drug Pricing Program is an outpatient drug program. (HeungSoon/Pixabay)
Community Health Centers Call for Added Protections

Community health centers are calling on state and federal lawmakers for added protections against drug manufactures for drastically cutting them out o…

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Florida ranks 28th overall among states in the 10th annual America's Health Rankings® Senior Report. (sarcifilippo/Pixabay)<br />
Pandemic's Social Distancing Took Heavy Toll on FL Seniors

Older people across the country are dying from drug overdose or suicide at much higher rates now compared to a decade ago, according to the latest …

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As a case about Florida election-law changes that went into effect in 2021 is heard in federal court, state lawmakers are advancing even more voting restrictions. (Trimmel Gomes)
FL Lawmakers Double Down on Voting Restrictions

Florida Republicans are proposing yet another sweeping change to state election laws. The new bill would establish an Office of Election Crimes and …

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