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Arkansans’ Health Impacted by Affordable Care Act: ACHI Director

TL/DR - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) celebrated its ten-year anniversary, marking a decade of significant changes in the U.S. healthcare system, comparable to the enactment of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965. The law expanded healthcare coverage through Medicaid to low-income adults and offered financial assistance to those…

Raleigh Tops National Jobs Ranking: Ideal For Fresh Opportunities

TL/DR - WalletHub listed 182 of the largest US cities according to their attractiveness for jobs in the new year. The ranking took into account factors such as job opportunities, employment outlook, average starting salary, housing affordability, and median annual income. Raleigh, North Carolina was ranked 31st nationally and 1st in the state,…

Secure Your College Future: Trust Fund Scholarships for Ex-Foster Children

TL/DR - The Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund provides college scholarships to students who have been in the foster care system in Michigan. Despite 70-75% of foster youth expressing a desire to pursue higher education, only about 10% actually enroll and a smaller percentage graduate. Additionally, the fund supports these students with…