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New York has made a massive investment in renewable energy. The state is committing $300 million to create the nation s first offshore wind blade and nacelle manufacturing facilities. In addition to three massive offshore wind projects, 22 solar and wind projects across the state are also being funded. .
No Indiana county has enough mental-health professionals to meet the local needs according to the Rural Health Information Hub. Add to that an overall mistrust of the healthcare system by many people of color, and there s an unmet need that one Indianapolis nonprofit hopes to help fill. Nonprofit community center Flanner House has opened a facility geared for the mental-health needs of Black Hoosiers. .
The Biden administration has proposed a rule to help people save more in retirement and avoid "junk" fees from unscrupulous financial advisers. According to the White House, a financial adviser may receive a commission as high as 6.5% to recommend some insurance products, posing a conflict of interest. Melondia Franklin Corpus, an educator for 36 years, finally reached her retirement milestone last May. .
As Ohio voters cast their ballots today for issues on abortion and legalizing marijuana, a new poll finds up to 37% of rural voters can be swayed by candidates messaging and policy proposals. Affordable housing and the high cost of living remain top concerns among the 500 voters polled living in Ohio and nearly a dozen other states. Dee Davis, president of the Center for Rural Strategies, said Democratic candidates with a populist messages would benefit from making their case to rural voters. .