An effort is underway in Kentucky to better collect and analyze domestic violence data, with the goal of improving the lives of survivors and their children, and preventing victimization. While data from courts, law enforcement, and state protective services is helpful, it does not always paint an accurate picture or account for underreported cases and the effect on communities. The group ZeroV said in the past five years, its regional shelter programs have provided safe havens and resources for more than 10,000 women and 6,000 children. .
North Carolina is pushing to expand health care to those who need it most and officials from UnitedHealthcare are urging residents to take advantage of the opportunity and enroll in benefits. Health officials said the expansion of Medicaid across the state could bring relief to nearly 600,000 people who have been caught in a health care coverage gap. This is where, despite working, they cannot afford to get the medical care they need. .
The annual winter rise in COVID infections is here, but so far, only 10% of Californians have gotten the latest booster shot, according to the state vaccination dashboard. The most recent COVID booster shot came out in September, but only 27% of people over age 65 had received it as of Dec. 8. .
This week, older North Dakotans will have a chance to learn about housing discrimination as part of a long-term aging plan for the state. Advocates hope LGBTQ seniors participate. On Thursday, North Dakota s Adult and Aging Services Division will feature a housing-rights expert in an educational session tied to the state s Multigenerational Plan for Aging. .
New York is looking at different ways to make use of where to place solar panels. The practice of dual-use solar uses solar panels in a variety of forms, ranging from shade canopies for cars to a house s awning, but this is becoming a common agrivoltaic practice. Solar panels are being installed on farmland growing crops or home to livestock production. .