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Jan. 19 Early Dismissal: Snow Forces Asheville Schools to Close

TL/DR - Due to snowfall on January 19, Asheville City Schools dismissed students early and postponed or cancelled after-school activities. Buncombe County Schools closed for the day due to hazardous road conditions, instead operating under an asynchronous remote learning day with teachers uploading assignments by 10 a.m. for students to complete…

Free Weekend at Bay Cliff: SAIL Extends Invitation to Veterans & Families

TL/DR - The Superior Alliance for Independent Living (SAIL) will host a veteran community and family weekend event at Bay Cliff Health Camp on February 9-11 as part of its U.P. Vets Served program. The event will provide a supportive environment for veterans and their immediate families, including children, service animals, and caretakers, with…

Improved Health Care, Not Just More Insurance for CA’s Youth

TL/DR - The children's advocacy group Children Now rated California with an A-minus for providing health insurance to children but a D-plus for their overall healthcare access and accountability. Major gaps were found in immunization rates, well-infant visits, and mental health services, despite approximately 97% of kids in the state having…

CT’s Top Health Care Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session Unveiled

TL/DR - Lawmakers in Connecticut are set to debate significant health care reforms during the legislative session starting next month. Topics for discussion include protections for home care workers, improvements in the health care workforce pipeline, an expansion of Medicaid for those without permanent legal status, and reforms in elder care.…