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The Bureau of Land Management updates a proposed Western Solar Plan to the delight of wildlife advocates, grant funding helps New York schools take part in National Farm to School Month, and children's advocates observe "TEN-4 Day" to raise awareness of child abuse.

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Biden voices concerns over Israeli strikes on Iran, Special Counsel Jack Smith details Trump's pre-January 6 pressure on Pence, Indiana's voter registration draws scrutiny, and a poll shows politics too hot to talk about for half of Wisconsinites.

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Cheap milk comes at a cost for residents of Washington's Lower Yakima Valley, Indigenous language learning is promoted in Wisconsin as experts warn half the world's languages face extinction, and Montana's public lands are going to the dogs!

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Kentucky's rate of child abuse decreased in 2022, but the number of reported child abuse and neglect cases in the state still surpasses the national average, according to federal data. (Adobe Stock)<br />

Friday, October 4, 2024

On 10/4, raising awareness of TEN-4 Rule to spot signs of child abuse

A screening tool developed by medical providers is an effective way to spot signs of child abuse, and experts are raising awareness about it today…

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A rendering depicts the proposed entryway for Teague Park in Longview, Texas. (Photo courtesy City of Longview)

Thursday, October 3, 2024

East TX city receives federal grant money to improve park

The City of Longview, in east Texas, will use a $1.3 million federal grant to make upgrades to one of its largest parks. Teague Park sits in the …

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A recent Surgeon General Advisory, highlighting parent burnout, calls for a shift in culture, policies and programs to ensure all parents and caregivers can thrive. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

MN after-school programs learn how to work around parent burnout

On the heels of warnings from federal health officials about parent burnout, school-linked programs in Minnesota are overhauling their approach so …

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If postpartum depression symptoms last longer than a few weeks, mothers are encouraged to talk to their doctor. (sementsova321/Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

TX postpartum expert: 'reach out for help'

About 20% of new mothers experience postpartum depression after giving birth. What's typically known as the "baby blues" usually lasts around three …

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The Fair collaborated with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) and other local organizations to devise ways to make Sensory-Friendly Mornings beneficial and fun. (State Fair of Texas)
State Fair of TX hosts Sensory Sensitive Mornings

Big Tex is up and the Ferris wheel is spinning at the 138th State Fair of Texas. And again, this year the Fair is making special accommodations for …

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Nationwide, more than 2.5 million children are being raised in kinship-care settings, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Survey: Kentucky kinship caregivers need help with basic needs

September has been National Kinship Care Month, and more than 80% of Kentucky kinship families say they need help with groceries, followed by …

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Last year, nearly 20,000 teens turned 18 or 21 and aged out of foster care without a permanent home. <br />(Rido/Adobe Stock)
Almost 30,000 TX children remain in foster care system

It's a week to celebrate kids, with National Daughters Day today and National Sons Day on Saturday. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is …

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The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act provides lump-sum compensation for illnesses contracted by people working in the uranium industry or exposed to above-ground nuclear tests. (Courtesy Nuclear Threat Initiative)
New Mexico tribal representatives in D.C. to support radiation exposure compensation

A 2,000-mile bus trip has not deterred representatives from Southwest tribes from traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to support expansion of …

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The odds of an active shooting are about three times higher where guns are allowed than in a gun-free zone, according to research published this month in The Lancet. (Adobe Stock)
WY lawmakers consider concealed weapons in public schools, state facilities

Wyoming lawmakers are discussing gun legislation, after Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill which would have repealed "gun free zones" this spring…

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The March of Dimes reports 2.2 million women live in maternity care
Addressing postpartum depression in rural Ohio

A new report sheds light on the state of women's health in Ohio, with growing concerns about maternal care and postpartum mental health. As …

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The Brooklyn Public Library has gotten nearly 9,300 eCard applications as part of its Books Unbanned program. The program is a catalog of banned books teens across the country can access.  (Adobe Stock)
NY, U.S. libraries celebrate Banned Books Week

Libraries in New York and nationwide are celebrating Banned Books Week. Across the state, libraries are hosting various programs this week about …

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According to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's annual budget report, the state receives more than $1.10 billion in federal funding outside of funds from the child nutrition and COVID relief programs. (Michael Ireland/Adobe Stock)
Parents, teachers voice concerns over rejecting federal funds for NC schools

From gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson to Superintendent of Public Instruction hopeful Michele Morrow, some Republicans running for office have …

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