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Nebraska saw nine long-term care facility closures in 2022, second only to 13 in Texas. In the past three years, Nebraska has lost a combined 29 assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Inadequate funding for Medicaid patients, workforce issues and the rising costs of goods and services have all contributed to these closures. ...
Members of the American Postal Workers Union are calling for more staffing and better pay to reduce turnover. They say the problem is affecting mail delivery, particularly in rural areas. An audit by the Office of the Inspector General last year found the U.S. ...
By Lydia Larsen for Inside Climate News.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration The Green Energy Justice Cooperative recently placed first, second and fourth in the Illinois Power Agency's second round of community-driven community solar project selection. Being selected for this solar development program, made possible through the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, represents an important step in developing and building clean energy projects in Illinois communities. The co-op, fo...
Arizona is among states that have considered passing consumer privacy laws but have yet to do so. While the state doesn't have anything on the books, one expert contends it is an opportunity for Arizona to take action. R.J. ...
The Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) has never collaborated with other parties to offer money lending services, it said in a joint statement with the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) yesterday. The statement came in light of money lending services being advertised through social media applications such as Facebook and Telegram, and using the […]