Georgia is stepping up efforts to help students seize college opportunities. Starting this week, students can apply to partner schools with the Georgia Student Finance Commission without any application fees during Apply to College Month in November. In addition, Gov. .
In communities across the state, Kentucky residents are coming up with innovative ways to improve community health. Jeremy Harrell is the founder and CEO of Veterans Club Incorporated in Louisville, and a recent recipient of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky s Healthy Kentucky Champions Award. He s a combat veteran who served in Iraq. .
Spanish-speaking Idahoans face a lack of mental health resources and advocates in the state want to change it. Kurtis Pugh, mental health manager for the Community Council of Idaho, which serves migrant agricultural laborers and their families, said there is some stigma surrounding mental health issues in Spanish-speaking communities but often, people lack access to care. "That s where our biggest obstacles are," Pugh explained. " .
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the State of Iowa is focusing on potential threats to the online integrity of upcoming elections. Given the increasing importance of electronic information and a reliance on data being stored "in the cloud," Iowa s Chief Information Security Officer Shane Dwyer said the state is bolstering cybersecurity across all platforms. This includes investing in intrusion-detection systems, firewalls, 24-7 monitoring devices, and better communication with election officials statewide. .
November is almost here, and some Wisconsin households might be planning their menu for upcoming holiday meals. Those who support vegan diets say it s not a "fringe" option to consider. For holidays like Thanksgiving, turkey is still the staple. .