New Hampshire lawmakers are considering legislation to allow part-time, uncertified teachers in the classroom. The bill would eliminate New Hampshire State Board of Education licensing requirements for any person working less than 30 hours a week, who can also pass a criminal-background check. Deb Howes, president of the American Federation of Teachers-New Hampshire, said students and teachers deserve better. .
Critics say a bill passed by West Virginia lawmakers increases the bureaucratic red tape folks who rely on unemployment benefits have to navigate and could financially hurt families already struggling with the high cost of living and ongoing inflation. Kelly Allen, executive director with the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, said the bill includes new reporting from employers and job research requirements for recipients, but keeps the maximum number of benefits available at 26 weeks. "Safety-net kind of programs like this, that help bridge families between jobs and keep them economically secure, is a really important tool," Allen said. " .
Community health centers in Missouri and across the nation are getting a boost in funding thanks to Congress passage of a bipartisan spending package. House Resolution 4366 is a package of six Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills that continues funding for several programs and helps avoid a partial government shutdown. Community health centers provide health-care access to 31 million Americans and are vital to people, especially in rural areas. .
This month is National Disability Awareness Month, and in Ohio, parents who ve adopted kids with special needs say living with a disability isn t always a barrier to independence and thriving. Aaryn McGregor, a nurse in Richland County, said her husband adopted 15-year-old Samantha from foster care nearly four years ago. Samantha was born without some of her organs and was placed in foster care as a toddler because of medical neglect. .
Critical, but stable. That s how an industry group describes the state of Wisconsin s health-care workforce. Amid some brighter spots, shortages loom large in the face of an aging population. .