September 26, 2024
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Two rabies epidemics in animals spurred a state health emergency in Texas and a program that oversees annual mass wildlife vaccination. Millions of doses have been distributed since the ‘90s.
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Facing financial ruin, the Lac du Flambeau tribe began offering short-term loans online with annual rates often over 600%. But as the tribe rose in an industry derided for predatory practices, it put its reputation at risk and drew costly lawsuits. Desperate times led Wisconsin tribe to high-interest lending, dubious partnerships and legal jeopardy is…
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Evans, a state representative, is trying to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo in Colorado’s highly competitive 8th Congressional District
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Rosemarie Russo was questioned and then lost her job after sending frank anti-pollution appeals from residents to Suncor’s Canada headquarters
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Here’s how you can keep track of what your local Northland school board is up to. The post What to know about participating in Northland school board meetings in 2024 appeared first on The Beacon.
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Purgatory and Sunlight are the last two Colorado ski areas to offer free season passes to octogenarians
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As the official water year draws to a close Sept. 30, precipitation registers at 102% of average
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The collapse of Massachusetts’ climate bill this year will let gas companies keep building soon-to-be-obsolete infrastructure. Commentary: Who knocked out Massachusetts’ climate bill? is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support us please make a donation.
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Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here.One evening in May, nursing assistant Debra Ragoonanan’s vision blurred during her shift at a state-run Massachusetts veterans home. As her head spun, she said, she…