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Wednesdays Kansas City Chiefs victory parade turned fatal, prompting gun-law activists to call for reform. One person died and three people are in custody following what was supposed to be a celebration parade for the Chiefs. Valentyna Usyk attended the parade. ...

Time management is an essential skill for academic success, but school counselors say it can also help counter students increasing struggles with depression and anxiety. Educators report alarming rates of mental health challenges among teens post-pandemic as they juggle academics, sports, social obligations and even work. 2024 Massachusetts School Counselor of the Year Colin Moge of West Springfield High School said its a daily struggle for students. ...

A new report found the State of Utahs overall tax and property tax burden hit record lows over the last five years, while the states income tax reached an all-time high. The report by the Utah Foundation examined changes in Utahns tax and fee trends for nearly the last century. Christopher Collard, senior analyst for the Utah Foundation and the reports author, said the states overall tax burden should be calculated by dividing by all residents personal income by the amount of tax collected. ....

Virginias General Assembly has approved legislation to develop small modular nuclear reactors. The bills passed both chambers despite concerns about how this affects ratepayers. Senate Bill 454 allows utility companies to begin billing customers during a research and development phase, which means ratepayers can be billed for engineering, site development and other costs before utility companies get a power plant permit. ...

Many people with persistent mental illness find it difficult, or even impossible, to participate in common activities like work or friendships. A unique clubhouse model at work in Greeley has been helping restore those lost social connections since 1990. Ashlyn McMillan, a member of Frontier House Clubhouse, said when you have a mental illness, disconnecting is one of the easiest things to do but when youre all alone, she noted your mind can be your worst enemy. ...

Oregon officials are considering providing additional protections to orcas in the region. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will decide on Friday if Southern Resident orcas should be listed as endangered in the state. Kathleen Callaghy is the Northwest representative for Defenders of Wildlife. ...

Wisconsin is closer to adopting political maps for legislative seats advocates insist would reverse years of gerrymandered districts. One coalition said despite some skepticism, the latest move offers hope in restoring the will of voters. This week, the Republican-led Legislature approved maps submitted by Democratic Gov. ...

An advocacy group is calling on the U.S. Senate to pass a tax bill to expand the Child Tax Credit for more than 100,000 children in Iowa. It is part of a broader tax bill which has already passed the House. ...

Texas public schools rank 41st in per-student funding, and that may not improve anytime soon. A large education funding package failed in the legislature last year, and Gov. Greg Abbott has said he wont get onboard unless lawmakers also agree to voucher programs that can be used to subsidize students private education. ...

In the wake of the latest, highly contagious bird flu outbreak in Arkansas and across the country, Congress is considering a bill to improve the monitoring of wildlife diseases. The Wildlife Disease Surveillance for Pandemic Prevention Act aims to strengthen monitoring and response systems for illnesses with the potential to affect humans. Miles Goggans, board member of the Arkansas Wildlife Federation, said the bill is critically needed, because it would establish systems to detect outbreaks ...