Local Court’s Landmark Ruling on Biometric Health Case
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The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act does not apply to health care professionals in hospitals. This decision was made during a case involving two nurses who sued their employers for using fingerprint-enabled storage for medication. The court found that Illinois law clearly exempts the use…
Colorado Achieves Record Low in Health Insurance Uninsured Rate
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The uninsured rate in Colorado has reached a record low of 4.6% in 2023, down from the 6.6% recorded in…
Essential Guide: 10 Key Facts about Home Care Services
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The article discusses the difficulties faced by older Americans who desire to live at home but need…
Top 3 Candidates for GRCC Student Life Director Unveil Vision
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The Student Life Director position at Grand Rapids Community College has three finalists: Madison Creutz, Joseph DeDonato, and Valerie Butterfield. Madison Creutz is the current Assistant Director for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at Grand Valley State University, with a focus on student conduct.…
LAPD Seeks Assistance in Homeless Triple Homicide Investigation
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Three homeless men have been murdered in downtown and South Los Angeles on November 26, 27, and 29,…
US Water Utilities Targeted by Hackers, Federal Investigators Confirm
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Multiple water utilities in the US running the same industrial equipment have been breached by hackers,…
DEP to Guide Allegheny County on Climate Change Funds Usage
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Energy Programs Office is conducting public engagement sessions to gain feedback on using federal funding to address climate change. The department has received $3 million in federal grants for this purpose, and the initiatives will be supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection…
Climate Policies Neglect Disabled: An Urgent Issue – Mother Jones
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The United Nations (UN) held a panel discussing the impact of climate change on the disabled community,…
Impact of America’s Investment Agenda on Tennessee’s Energy
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm is set to visit Tennessee to discuss advancements in clean…
Biden-Harris Deal with IID Saves 100K Acre-Feet of Colorado River Water
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The Biden-Harris administration has announced an agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District to conserve about 100,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead in 2023, funded by $77.6 million from the Investing in America agenda. The investments are part of the administration's approach to improve and protect the Colorado River System. Over…