By Karen Stokes As the holiday season approaches, many will be planning to visit family and friends, but it can come with unique challenges for those with chronic health conditions. Preparation is imperative. The American Heart Association, recommends that a little pre-travel preparation can turn potential issues into a successful vacation for those with chronic […]
Racial Disparities Highlighted as October Breaks Global Temperature Records
Weather officials and experts have confirmed that last month was the hottest October ever globally.
Alzheimer’s Association Announces Milestone of $100 Million Invested In Research In 2023
Largest single year investment in research since the organization’s founding – In Wisconsin nearly $450,000 has been awarded to advance research efforts MILWAUKEE, WI — On November 8th the Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment into research initiatives in 2023. This unparalleled commitment stands as the largest single-year investment since the organization’s founding […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $3.7B to Help Lower Home Energy Costs
By Karen Stokes On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled approximately $3.7 billion in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the Administration of Children and Families (ACF). This funding aims to assist households in covering their home energy expenses. The funding will help ensure that […]
Affordable Care Act Premiums Rise, But Subsidies Protect Most Consumers
The Biden-Harris Administration has pledged that generous subsidies will ensure that most consumers remain shielded from the rising costs.
Students Grapple With Uncertain Futures After Latest DACA Ruling
Local college students have faced uncertainty since a federal judge in Texas ruled last month that DACA is illegal.
Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers, Biosafety Advocates Join Forces on Pathogen Bill
‘Gain-of-function research’ has drawn scrutiny from those who spurned pandemic precautions, but biosafety experts say more transparency and caution are warranted. By Phoebe Petrovic Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Legislation banning a certain type of research on dangerous pathogens is bringing together […]
Biden-Harris Administration Highlights A Record of Championing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
In his Executive Order reestablishing the White House Initiative (Initiative) on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), President Joe Biden charged the Initiative to, “develop new and expand pre-existing national networks of individuals, organizations, and communities to share and implement administrative and programmatic best practices related to advancing educational equity, excellence, and opportunity at HBCUs.” […]
House Republicans Target Title I Education Grants in Controversial Spending Cuts
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia House Republicans are set to decide the fate of Title I education grants, a federal program providing critical support for low-income students nationwide. The proposed cuts, amounting to nearly 80 percent, have raised concerns about the future of educational opportunities for disadvantaged children. The vote, […]
Federal Judge Upholds Fearless Fund’s Grant Program for Black Women Entrepreneurs
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Senior U.S. Judge Thomas Thrash has ruled that the Fearless Fund, a venture capital firm based in Atlanta, can continue its grant program exclusively tailored for Black women entrepreneurs. The judge said the lawsuit challenging the practice, which argued it unlawfully excluded individuals of other […]
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