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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…

TL/DR - A study by Texas 2036, a nonprofit public policy organization, found that nearly 5 million Texans are uninsured - the highest percentage in any U.S. state - and many are eligible for free or subsidized coverage. The research revealed that between 55% and 70% of the uninsured population is estimated to be eligible for some kind of program…

TL/DR - Inflation is threatening healthcare access in the US, particularly in rural areas, as the cost of medical services rises but Medicare reimbursement rates remain stagnant, according to Rep. Larry Bucshon. This widening gap means physicians are inadequately compensated for their services, leading to a decline in rural medical practices.…

TL/DR - The Holland Community Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, will host the second annual Adopt-a-Native-Elder Program’s Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show from 16-18 February. The event features over 200 Navajo rugs, jewelry and crafts for sale, with proceeds directly supporting the weavers. The Adopt-a-Native-Elder program is a non-profit…