TN: Livable Wages/Working Families
VUMC partners with local schools to tackle healthcare staffing shortage
By Laura Aka for Working Nation.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Tennessee News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Service Col…
Calls for increased rural Postal Service staffing grow louder
Across the country, and especially in rural parts of Tennessee, U.S. Postal Service staffing shortages are being blamed by some for delays in mail …
Apprentices in demand for Tennessee construction careers
The apprenticeship "learn-while-you-earn" model has emerged as a game-changer for Tennessee employers who want to cultivate a skilled and dedicated wo…
TN families hit 'income cliff' when trying to get SNAP benefits
With the next Farm Bill stalled in Congress and rising food insecurity in Tennessee, advocacy groups say there's a pressing need to address a hurdle …
TN Social Security beneficiaries can expect a 3.2% increase in 2024
Social Security is a critical benefit for older Americans, and recipients in Tennessee and across the country will see an increase in their benefits …
Ford BlueOval City to boost jobs, economy in rural west TN
Most of the news about the automotive industry this month is focused on the United Auto Workers' strike against the Big Three automakers, but the …
Open enrollment for health insurance begins Nov. 1
The open enrollment period to purchase health insurance through the federal marketplace begins Nov. 1, and experts urge consumers to do some research …
Feds to Expand Awareness of SSI Benefits to Tennesseans
The Social Security Administration has taken a proactive step to bridge the gap between critical financial assistance and the people who may be eligib…
Goodwill, Google Collaborate for Job Training in TN
By Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the WorkingNation-Public…
'Kids Count' Data Show Some Improvement for TN Children
The annual Kids Count Data Book by the Annie E Casey Foundation ranked Tennessee 36th among the states for children's well-being. The report found …
Summer Break is Broken for Many Rural Tennessee Kids
An advocacy group is expanding summer learning opportunities for families in the Volunteer State. In Tennessee and across the country, isolation and …
TN Groups Call To Action for TVA Pivot To Clean Energy
Environmental groups in Tennessee have an urgent call to action for the Tennessee Valley Authority to cut fossil-fuel emissions and replace their coal…