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The suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer planned his attack well but made crucial mistakes, experts say; Budget cuts may jeopardize health programs for millions in California; Concerns mount about future of federal environmental justice grants; Ohio's STORK Act: Tax relief for parents or a push against abortion rights?

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Family safety net programs could face axe in Trump budget cutting. JD Vance stands behind Pete Hegseth's nomination, and agriculture could face hits if tariffs spark a trade war.

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Limited access to community resources negatively impacts rural Americans' health, a successful solar company is the result of a Georgia woman's determination to stay close to her ailing grandfather, and Connecticut looks for more ways to cut methane emissions.

Tennessee

For the 2023-2024 school year, Tennessee awarded nearly $577 million through 16 scholarship programs for public and select private two- and four-year colleges and universities. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

College cost still a major hurdle for Tennessee students

A new report from The Sycamore Institute reveals the persistent challenge of college affordability in Tennessee. Despite state and federal aid …

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So far, the Safe Haven Baby Box hotline has handled more than 9,000 calls, supporting parents across all 50 states, including referring more than 500 women to crisis pregnancy centers, assisting with 10 adoption referrals, and facilitating more than 150 legal Safe Haven surrenders. (Tsado/Adobe)

Monday, December 9, 2024

Tennessee offers new Safe Haven Baby Boxes for parents

Advocates say Tennessee is taking a big step toward infant safety by installing new Safe Haven Baby Boxes in Chattanooga and Atoka. Nationwide…

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In 2023, the highest-cost 10 drugs comprised about one-third of the total disbursements within the 340B Drug Pricing Program. (Azee Jacobs/Adobe Stock)
TN health centers voice concerns about future of low-cost drug program

Access to reduced-price medication is vital for many low-income rural Tennesseans and the clinics serving them are concerned about potential cuts to a…

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The Tennessee Department Mental Health Services provides a wide range of resources and programs for people of all ages who are managing mental illness or significant emotional challenges. (vejaa/Adobe Stock)
Support for Tennesseans facing grief, loss during holiday season

'Tis the season for celebration and good cheer. However, for many Tennesseans, the absence of a loved one, whether through death, divorce or another …

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Whooping cough is a common, contagious respiratory illness with frequent outbreaks in various settings such as schools, hospitals and large geographic areas, peaking every few years. (Louis-Photo/Adobe Stock)
Whooping cough cases rise in Tennessee, nationwide

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is making a comeback and a Tennessee medical expert stressed the preventable, highly contagious bacterial infection …

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The proposed Education Freedom Scholarship Act in Tennessee aims to give parents the power to choose the best education for their child and a say in how their taxpayer dollars are used. (BalanceFormCreative/Adobe Stock)
Project 2025's education overhaul could have potential fallout for TN schools

A Tennessee education advocacy group is voicing concerns about Project 2025, which aims to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and transfer …

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Each year, almost 33,000 Tennessee adults are newly diagnosed with diabetes. (Chinnapong/Adobe Stock)
Tennesseans urged to prevent diabetes with healthier habits

November is National Diabetes Month and experts said with healthier habits, more Tennesseans can reverse prediabetes and prevent Type 2 diabetes and …

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Project IKE, a uranium enrichment facility, will be situated on a 920-acre site in Oak Ridge in Roane County. U.S. Department of Energy land will be transferred to the private company Orano USA for the project. (HTGanzo/Adobe Stock)
Alliance sounds alarm on new uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge

A Knoxville environmental group is raising concerns about a new uranium enrichment facility slated to be operated in Oak Ridge. Unlike past sites …

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A report from the University of California-Berkeley found Tennessee has more than 480,000 children ages 0-through-5, but has an early childhood teaching workforce of only 33,800. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)
Study reveals Tennessee child care workers face poverty wages

Child care workers across the nation, including in Tennessee, are struggling with poverty-level wages according to a new report. It revealed in …

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The Latino voter turnout is expected to grow by 6.5% compared with 2020, while non-Hispanic voter turnout is projected to increase by just 1.5% from 2020 levels. (Mediteraneo/Adobe)
Expert warns Tennesseans of harmful misinformation on Election Day

Election Day is finally here, and this year more than 17 million Latinos are expected to cast a ballot. Latino voters are now the country's second …

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The gray bat, one of Tennessee's two endangered bat species, is the state's largest mouse-eared bat. Its gray coat sets it apart from other Myotis bats, and it's mainly found in eastern and middle Tennessee. (creativenature.nl/Adobe Stock)
Debunking the horror: Tennessee bats essential to ecosystem, economy

From vampires to Dracula to the Halloween thriller Bats, stories often paint bats as scary animals. A spooky Halloween-themed campaign Real Scary …

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In 2026, it is estimated Medicare Part D enrollees will likely save $1.5 billion on out-of-pocket costs due to negotiated drug prices. (C Daniels/Adobe Stock)
Medicare open enrollment can bring cost savings for Tennesseans

For millions of Tennesseans age 65 and older, Medicare can be a vital resource and it is the time of year to give their coverage a closer look…

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