LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas lawmakers want to make it more difficult for scammers who target senior citizens. A bill filed would create a reporting system that involves financial institutions
Staff Reports The Huntsville Item Apr 2, 2021
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CASA volunteers, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are everyday people from all walks of life who are recruited and specially trained to advocate for children in foster care and provide a consistent, reliable adult presence for them during a difficult time in their life.
But one might think, âI donât have time to be a CASAâ. Or, âI donât have that many extra dollars to support local programs serving childrenâ. Citizens of Walker, San Jacinto, and Trinity Counties may have verbalized or thought the previous sentiments; however, there is a way to support the local CASA program without having to become a volunteer. It is as easy as dropping by various locations around town and buying a sweet treat.
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The Ministry of Health stated that health guidelines issued in view of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be released today (02).
A special discussion was also held in this regard and the proposals made there will be further discussed.
The Health Promotion Bureau stated that this year s New Year festivities will be subject to restrictions.
Chief Epidemiologist at the Epidemiology Unit, Dr. Sudath Samaraweera stated that test to detect COVID-19 will be carried out targetting those employed in the trade zones and economic development zones leaving Colombo during the New Year season.
Meanwhile, a discussion was held yesterday between the Health Minister and the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka on the implementation of several new health development projects.
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As part of its annual energy cost adjustment, Rocky Mountain Power proposes a 1.1 percent decrease overall for customers in its 2021 annual energy cost adjustment. Typical residential customers using 800 kilowatt-hours per month would see a decrease of approximately $9.00 on their annual electricity bill.
âRocky Mountain Power is committed to bringing the best value to our customers for their hard-earned dollars,â said Tim Solomon, regional business manager for Rocky Mountain Power in Rexburg. âAs a provider of one of the most essential public services, weâre pleased to pass on to customers the lower costs of providing service. This annual adjustment continues to ensure Rocky Mountain Power customers always pay some of the lowest prices in the nation for the energy they need.â
âThank you, Publix and other retailers who are continuing to keep our essential services safe for customers and employees. For those who donât want to mask up, use curbside pick-up and you can avoid the mask and there will be no need for the whining and tantrums.â
âThe Key West outdoor mask mandate has never been about science, but about control. That is why itâs not being followed. The mandate is like an âSaturday Night Liveâ skit, a spoof on reality. Please stop making this news. It is ruining fabulous Key West.â
âLights on throughout the high school all night. Surely, if this is a security measure, electronic alarms would do as well; saving energy, reducing light pollution, sparing the birds who roost in the salt ponds adjoining.â