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Affluent North Texas school districts grapple with a growing problem: a rise in homeless students
By Caroline Love Published on July 10, 2024 North Texas school districts are seeing an increase in students experiencing homelessness — even in affluent communities like Plano. Students experiencing homelessness — or what James Thomas from Plano ISD calls “living in transition”— are eligible for services at school under the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The federal…
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Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on youth gender transitions. It’s the largest state with such a law
By Jim Vertuno and Andrew Demillo Published on June 28, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to decide on and seek medical care for their children. The 8-1 ruling from the all-Republican…
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Concerns over conditions inside Arizona state prisons over no air conditioning
ADCRR has posted a website to update the status of installing HVAC systems inside prisons across the state By: Nicole Grigg Posted at 11:00 AM, Jul 10, 2024 To watch video report, Click Here. “It’s like a hot box.” That’s the message shared with us by some women describing the conditions inside Perryville Women’s Prison. The ABC15…
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City of Phoenix sends official response to Department of Justice over review of police department
ABC15 has been reporting on the DOJ’s investigation into the Phoenix Police Department since 2021 Posted: 2:56 PM, Jun 14, 2024 Updated: 7:54 PM, Jun 14, 2024 By: abc15.com staff To watch video report, Click Here. The City of Phoenix has issues an official response to the DOJ investigation findings. PHOENIX — The City of Phoenix has sent…
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After SCOTUS decision, WA homeless camping bans may gain traction
The Court ruled that laws limiting public sleeping are not cruel and unusual, regardless of shelter, which advocates fear will lead to “dystopian” bans. by Josh Cohen / June 28, 2024 On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Grants Pass, Oregon’s criminalization of sleeping in public, a decision that’s sure to have ripple effects in Washington state.…
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Supreme Court declines to review Illinois assault weapons ban, leaving it in place
By Melissa Quinn Updated on: July 2, 2024 / 1:42 PM CDT / CBS News To watch video report, Click Here. Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge to an Illinois law banning certain semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines, leaving the measure intact. The court declined to review a decision from the U.S. Court…
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KING 5, Northwest Harvest aim to reduce childhood food insecurity through Home Team Summer
Discontinuation of pandemic-era funding, the Child Tax Credit expiration and record inflation have strained many families’ resources and increased rates of hunger. Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 8:01 AM PDT June 17, 2024 To watch video report, Click Here. SEATTLE — While many western Washington residents associate summer with vacation and fun in the sun, for school-aged…
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New mental health copayment exemptions
Includes substance use disorder care By VHA Communications On June 7, 2024 Your mental health is important to you and a priority for us. Section 193A of the Cleland-Dole Act enhances access to care and lowers out-of-pocket costs for outpatient mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) care. If you owe copays for your VA outpatient mental health and…
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VA updates home loan benefits, helping Veterans remain competitive in the housing market
By Valery P. Behr. Loan Guaranty Service, Veteran’s Benefits Administration Published on June 11, 2024 In March, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit that requires NAR to change its brokerage fee rules. This could result in changes to the real estate market. Before that settlement takes effect, VA…
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