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State and federal officials focus on rural healthcare during two events Monday
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) – Getting access to high quality healthcare has become a challenge for many people living in southwest Virginia and other rural areas. Monday afternoon, state and federal officials heard similar stories during two different discussions about the problem. 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith turned his attention to rural healthcare during a …
U.S. Senator John Fetterman, Government Officials Make Appearance at Vigil for Pauly Likens – Erie News Now
As a transgender person and a representative of Governor Josh Shapiro’s office, Ashleigh Strange encountered old feelings when she heard about Pauly: a fear to walk outside the door on a daily basis. Strange, the Executive Director of the Commission on LGBTQ Affairs, was one of the speakers at the vigil. Source link U.S. Senator …
Michigan wildlife officials discuss changing state’s deer hunt regulations
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is changing regulations for this fall’s deer hunt in hopes of curbing the rising deer population in the Lower Peninsula. The changes include expanded doe hunting seasons and expanded hunter access programs. “It might have a small additive effect in terms of overall harvest,” said Chad Stewart, DNR deer …
Mount Clemens officials say state funding for projects is the largest city has received – Macomb Daily
Mount Clemens Mayor Laura Kropp (center) is all smiles as she hears a presentation from state Rep. Denise Mentzer and Senator Kevin Hertel about funding for various projects. (MITCH HOTTS — THE MACOMB DAILY) Mount Clemens city officials were happy to hear a presentation from their state legislators who have been able to secure more …
State officials encourage outdoor safety with summer heatwave around the corner
ST. PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) – A spell of warm weather is expected to arrive in Minnesota this weekend as much of the state creeps into the 90s. “It’s heat, it’s humidity, and the combination of the two can be a little more fatiguing. So we’ve had some hot spells so far, they’ve been very brief, …
Monroe County government experiences temporary cyber attack, officials say
MONROE COUNTY — Monroe County government experienced a temporary cyber attack last week, according to officials. On July 1, government officials said they experienced an “intrusion into its network.”The perpetrator was identified as an outside source termed Blacksuit. Officials say there are actively investigating but do not yet know the extent of data that may …
State officials prepare ahead of landfall
Loading Video… This browser does not support the Video element. Texas prepares for Tropical Storm Beryl Texas officials are getting ready for Tropical Storm Beryl to make landfall overnight on the coast and pass through southeast Texas. AUSTIN, Texas – State officials are urging Texans to be prepared as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the Texas …
Property taxes are the lifeblood of local government, but officials, residents hate to adjust them
Property taxes are a critical source of revenue for Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts, but political inertia and fear of rising costs can prevent communities from keeping rates updated. The taxes are determined by assessments, which dictate how much a property is worth and shape how much property owners must pay. So when assessments are …