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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.

NC: Disabilities

More than 2,000 patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities have received dental care in group home day center settings across North Carolina, according to Access Dental. (Adobe Stock)
Improving NC access to dental care for people with disabilities

Most people probably never give a second thought to their visits to the dentist, but not everyone can navigate this process with ease. People with …

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La inscripción total de Medicaid/CHIP aumentó a 90,9 millones en septiembre de 2022, un aumento de 19,8 millones o más del 27,9 % desde la inscripción en febrero de 2020, según Fundación Kaiser Familiar. (Adobe Stock)
NC Personas vulnerables enfrentan desafíos con planes de salud personalizados

Aproximadamente 2,8 millones de habitantes de Carolina del Norte reciben beneficios de Medicaid, y muchos están pasando a planes de atenció…

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Falls among adults age 65 and older caused more than 34,000 deaths in 2019, making it the leading cause of injury death for this group, according to the CDC. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Risk of Falling Increases with Age; Prevention Tools Can Help

One in four Americans age 65 and older takes an unexpected fall each year. During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, experts are encouraging older …

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Research suggests exposure to air pollution over time can contribute to the development of serious lung conditions. (Adobe Stock)
Deadline Looms for Public Comments on EPA’s Transparency Rule

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Time is running out for public comments on a proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule change that would block the agency from …

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More than 30 years ago, the North Carolina Persons with Disabilities Protection Act became law. It says people with disabilities should have the opportunity to live independently. (Adobe Stock)
NC to Overhaul Community Living Program for People with Disabilities

RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina isn't offering enough community-based supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to …

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According to a report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, foster families are more likely to maintain relationships with their foster child as they grow into adulthood. (trobi017/Twenty20)
Foster Care on Rise in NC

SALISBURY, N. C. – North Carolina's foster-care population has been on a steady rise since 2014, with 11,000 children in the system, and a new …

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Kaiser polling shows Americans across the political spectrum support protections for pre-existing conditions, including 75 percent of Independents and 58 percent of Republicans. (albertolopezphoto/Twenty20)
NC Voters Won't Be Fooled by Political Ads

RALEIGH, N.C. — Health care appears to be a hot-button issue for voters in North Carolina and across the nation. According to polling from …

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People enjoy access at Tumbling Rock Reservoir in Mount Airy, where they are able to fish and enjoy other activities, regardless of their level of mobility. (City of Mt. Airy)
NC Communities Make Outdoors Accessible for All

MOUNT AIRY, N. C. – Taking a hike on a trail or casting a line into a creek is something many people take for granted, but it's a luxury for …

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AccessTheVoteNC.org is a first-of-its-kind website to help people with a disability in North Carolina ensure their right to vote. (Disability Rights NC)
Access for All: Making Voting Easier for People with Disabilities

RALEIGH, N.C. - Three million votes are enough to affect the outcome of elections, including the presidential race - and that's the number of people …

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Although there is help available, social stigma continues to discourage people from seeking mental help. (aaayyymm eeelectriik/Flickr)
Stigma Discourages People from Seeking Mental Help

RALEIGH, N.C. - Concern over what others might think is the major roadblock for the estimated 335,000 people in North Carolina who could be in need …

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More than 600,000 people in North Carolina are living with Alzheimer's or caring for someone who is. (Ann Gordon/flickr.com)
"The Longest Goodbye": June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As many as 600,000 North Carolinians are living with Alzheimer's, or caring for someone who is, but advocates say it's been at …

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Men, women and children are impacted by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder but a multitude of effective treatments are available. (morguefile.com)
Surviving PTSD: June is PTSD Awareness Month

CHARLOTTE, N.C.. – Almost 25 million people in the U.S. at any given time are living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, according to the …

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