Kansas ranks 17th in U.S. on child well-being in terms of economic, health, education metrics
Kansas in top 10 of national rankings on economic welfare of children, but struggling on education, health and community measures.
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Kansas in top 10 of national rankings on economic welfare of children, but struggling on education, health and community measures.
The number of children reported with anxiety and depression increased between 2016 and 2020 by 26% nationally, with 1.5 million more children with anxiety and depression in 2020 than 2016. In Oregon, the increase is even higher.
The 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book specifically highlights the mental-health crisis exacerbated by the pandemic.
Stacey Abrams has doled out hundreds of thousands on private security despite her ties to the Defund the Police movement, according to a new report.
Governor Pete Ricketts was sworn in as Nebraska’s 40th Governor on January 8, 2015. Governor Ricketts was first elected to office upon winning the Nebraska gubernatorial election on November 4, 2014. Prior to his election as governor, he worked to support Nebraska entrepreneurs and startup companies.