Many parents complete their families through adoption, and November has been the month to encourage awareness, recognize those still waiting to be adopted and celebrate those who have grown through the process. About 20 families finalized their adoptions at St. Louis County Family Court this year in Missouri, while more than 75,000 in 400 communities did so nationally. .
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Clean-energy companies and supporters are calling on federal officials to prioritize the development of charging infrastructure for EV powered medium and heavy duty trucks in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Trucks transported more than 11 billion tons of freight last year, spewing air pollutants and greenhouse gases along the way. John Boesel, CEO of CALSTART, a clean-transportation nonprofit group, said the EPA s "Phase 3" program would greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all commercial vehicles, improving the health and safety of communities. .
Starting Friday, North Carolinians will have greater access to health care as the long-awaited Medicaid expansion is launched. Medicaid will provide coverage to individuals ages 19 to 64 with higher incomes, allowing eligibility for those earning up to 138% of the federal poverty rate. Kody Kinsley, North Carolina s Secretary of Health and Human Services, said this expansion will bring essential care to thousands, improving their health and overall well-being. .
As the weather turns colder, two groups of people in one North Dakota city that are generations apart appear to be in good shape to navigate housing issues that might surface this winter and beyond. It s the result of a mentorship initiative. The Bringing Generations Together project in Grand Forks was funded by an AARP Community Challenge grant. .