The demands of military life can make it hard for civilian spouses to juggle work with other responsibilities. They often face frequent moves, overseas deployments, and a partner with irregular work hours. This can make it difficult for spouses to find and keep a job, especially a full-time one. Megan Brown has been a military […]
Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, who was first elected in 2016 and was pregnant during the 2023 legislative session, has said it’s important to find balance and set boundaries as a legislative mom. (Trevor Bexon/Nevada Current) For the second time while serving in the Nevada Legislature, Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro gave birth last […]
Despite programs to subsidize rental housing, low-income recipients often struggle to find a place as cost of living rises and landlords refuse Section 8 vouchers. The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency manages local housing voucher programs in Sacramento and the county and has 12 different wait lists for housing. Its Housing Choice Voucher program — […]
After their Bay St. Louis home flooded twice, artist Tami Curtis Guy and husband Perry Guy applied for a Swift Current grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency so they could elevate the house. Generally, a city or county would apply for the grant. But when Tami Guy realized the city didn’t have anyone available […]
(Bloomberg) — Provisions allowing the UK to sell products containing European Union parts to Canada tariff-free will expire on Monday, after the two countries failed to reach an agreement on extensions. Most Read from Bloomberg While UK government officials are trying to play down the impact on British industry, especially car-makers, one critic is calling […]
This Women’s History Month, Channel 9 highlights stories of women in Central Florida who are making their voices heard. A pastor at a local church spoke about the challenges of holding a position traditionally held by men. Pastor Ti’eshia Moore welcomes visitors to hear the word of God. Ti’eshia Moore and her husband, Damon Moore, […]
As Senate Licensing and Occupations chair, my focus has always been supporting Kentucky’s small businesses. The state Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 14, which I co-sponsored, addressing issues within the Kentucky Cosmetology Board and reducing barriers for nail technicians. Sen. Reggie Thomas of Lexington sponsored the bill. He’s a great friend and has visited Boone […]
DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — As Black History Month comes to a close, there are countless African-American people from North Alabama who’ve had a lasting impact on our communities and that includes Yvette Rice. The Decatur native is using her story of resilience to inspire others. Rice became one of the first black women to graduate […]
A new House Bill aims to narrow the number of valid forms of ID, and in the process it would restrict voter access among a generation with already low turnout. The State Board of Elections found that in 2023 Kentucky only had a 38.1% voter turnout rate for the general election. This means that well […]
Over 100 frogs, snakes, spiders, and more burned alive last summer after raging wildfires swept through southern Texas, according to the Guardian. These creatures likely could have escaped if not obstructed by a long stretch of concrete border wall. What happened? According to a statement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and cited by […]
By Abhirup Roy SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday Chinese automakers will “demolish” global rivals without trade barriers, underscoring the heat the U.S. electric vehicle market leader faces from the likes of BYD, who are racing to expand worldwide. Musk’s comments come after Warren Buffett-backed BYD – with its cheaper […]
Top executives from a consortium supplying barriers to the Russian military-industrial complex used in the war against Ukraine have been apprehended in Zhytomyr Oblast, the Ukrainian State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) reported on Jan. 17. The consortium, once owned by an entrepreneur who left Ukraine just before the full-scale invasion, later shifted ownership to individuals […]