The bulk of federal funding for Community Health Centers expires next month, and health advocates say they re worried about the impact on Kentucky communities. Molly Lewis, CEO, Kentucky Primary Care Association, said about one in five Kentuckians accesses health services through a community health center, which doesn t require insurance or hefty payments. She said centers ensure residents can access medical, dental and behavioral health, but typically go further to cater to the needs of the communities they serve. .
As Florida lawmakers advance bills to restrict children s access to social media, today s Safer internet Day is a global campaign to raise awareness about the benefits and risks of connected technology. With the theme "Together for a Better internet," organizers are calling on parents to get more involved and open lines of communication with their kids about their screen times. Yvonne Johnson, president of the National Parent Teacher Association, said families and caregivers should aim to promote healthy digital habits by having open dialogue about the use of various apps and websites. .
A new report assessing post-high school educational attainment shows Maryland doing better than most states, but says work remains to be done. In 2009, Lumina Foundation set a goal for 60% of working age adults in the nation to hold a college degree, industry-recognized certification or other credential of value by 2025. When the goal was established, only 38% of adults held a certificate beyond high school. .
By Will Wright for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Illinois News Connection reporting for The Daily Yonder-Public News Service Collaboration As the federal government distributes $42.5 billion to expand broadband internet access across America and its territories, some local leaders are asking themselves: How much economic impact could faster internet create? The true dollar figure would be spread across the economy, from agriculture and small businesses to harder-to-track impacts like an increased willingness for families to relocate to rural areas. But a report by the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society estimates that, across 15 agricultural counties in Illinois, faster internet speeds could boost production of corn and soybeans by over $100 million annually. The report argues that faster internet will allow farmers to more precisely plant, fertilize and harvest crops — a method called “precision agriculture.&rdquo
The Keystone State s primary election is less than 90 days away, and a nonpartisan, grassroots organization is already getting the word out to residents about the importance of voting and voter registration. More than 8.7 million Pennsylvania voters could participate in the local municipal primaries on April 23. Kadida Kenner, CEO of the New PA Project Education Fund and the New Pennsylvania Project, said more than 2.1 million eligible Pennsylvanians are still unregistered or at risk of losing their right to vote because they haven t voted in a while. .