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Balancing back to school and mental health
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — As children head back to school, their mental health is top of mind for many parents and educators. What You Need To Know A mental health emergency was declared by some agencies last fall Pinellas schools are working to help address mental health A national health emergency in youth mental health …
SDF says this summer could be record breaking
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — People are traveling more in and out of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, and officials think traffic may hit record levels this summer. What You Need To Know Beginning this month, capacity levels at the SDF are approaching near record levels last experienced in 2019 The airport added two new airline launches in …
CSEA Blasts Mental Health Service Cuts
The state’s largest public workers union on Tuesday knocked a provision in the agreed-to $212 billion state budget that will cut 200 beds used for inpatient mental health treatment services at the Office of Mental Health. The cut is part of a broader trend in the last seven years as 20% of inpatient beds have …
Technology Jobs See Increase During Pandemic
LEXINGTON, Ky. — One web development business in Lexington has seen a spark of interest in the web coding industry over the last few months. “A lot of people who have said to us that for whatever reason, COVID has prompted them to want to switch careers so we’re happy about that for sure. We …
AISD Going “100% Remote” Following Thanksgiving Break
AUSTIN, Texas – Students in Austin will be learning remotely following the Thanksgiving holiday. The Austin Independent School District made the announcement Wednesday night following a meeting with city and county officials and Austin Public Health. Students will be 100% remote from November 30 to December 4 and can return to classrooms on December 7. …
Driverless Vehicles At Northern Kentucky Airport
HEBRON, Ky. — It’s not quite a flying car, but a van in Northern Kentucky is definitely doing things people have never seen before. What You Need To Know Driverless technology being tested in Northern Kentucky The Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky airport hopes to begin using the technology next year Luggage and cargo would be the first …
Ohio is Breaking Records This Election
OHIO — There’s still time to vote early if you haven’t gotten the chance. But from the numbers, it looks like many already have. Secretary of State Frank LaRose said Sunday that Ohioans are turning out in record numbers. Three million residents have casted their ballots, which is more than half the total number of …
Sales Tax Weekend Gives Parents a Break
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Despite the pandemic, Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday is on this weekend, giving parents a break when buying back to school supplies. What You Need To Know The sales tax holiday saves Ohio taxpayers around $19 million It falls on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of every August There’s no tax …
Stephentown Berry Growers Pioneering New Insect Technology
It’s peak season for picking blueberries across New York State and one farm in the Capital Region is doing something unique to get a yield than many other growers in the area. What You Need To Know An invasive insect pest called the Spotted Wing Fruit Fly has been attacking berries across New York State …