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Feb 27 2024
News
Male found dead inside Phoenix apartment after welfare check was requested
A male was found dead inside a Phoenix apartment with signs of trauma on Monday, the police department said. He was found after police responded to the area of 19th and Glendale avenues around 5:15 p.m. for a welfare check on Feb. 26. "Phoenix police officers got to the apartment and discovered a deceased victim with signs of trauma," Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower said. "The Office of the
FOX 10 PhoenixApr 13 2020
Background
Welfare
Welfare is a type of government support for the citizens of that society. Welfare may be provided to people of any income level, as with social security (and is then often called a social safety net), but it is usually intended to ensure that people can meet their basic human needs such as food and shelter. Welfare attempts to provide a minimal level of well-being, usually either a free- or a
WikipediaMar 07 2024
News
Governor Gordon signs two Indian Child Welfare Act-related bills into law
This story is part of our new Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state. Governor Gordon signed two bills related to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) into law on March 7th. Last session, the Wyoming legislature created a version of the law for the state when the federal law was under consideration by the Supreme Court. Very
Wyoming Public MediaFeb 04 2024
News
Police looking for missing Vermont woman, say there are concerns for her welfare
Police in Vermont are looking for a missing 29-year-old woman and have concerns for her welfare. State police say Kayla Wright, of Derby, was last seen in the Troy area in the early morning hours on Friday and she hasn't had any contact with her family or acquaintances since then. Wright was reported missing on Saturday. She is described as approximately 5'3 tall with a thin build, brown hair
NBC 10 BostonJun 02 2023
Opinion
The GOP’s Progress on Work and Welfare
Some Republicans aren’t enthused about the debt-ceiling deal that Speaker Kevin McCarthy brokered with President Biden—not enough spending cuts, too few policy concessions. But one reason the deal is worth passing: The provisions on work and welfare are incremental progress the GOP can build on.
The Fiscal Responsibility Act makes several changes to social safety net programs, notably
Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Feb 06 2024
News
Brett Favre Must Repay Welfare Funds, State Auditor Says in Lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s state auditor filed court papers Monday renewing his call for Brett Favre to repay the state for welfare money that the auditor says was improperly spent on projects backed by the retired NFL quarterback. Auditor Shad White’s demand of nearly $730,000 from Favre is the latest twist in a long-running legal battle over money that was supposed to help some of
Mississippi Free PressMar 17 2020
Background
Animal Welfare
Animal welfare is the well-being of nonhuman animals. Formal standards of animal welfare vary between contexts, but are debated mostly by animal welfare groups, legislators, and academics.[1][2] Animal welfare science uses measures such as longevity, disease, immunosuppression, behavior, physiology, and reproduction,[3] although there is debate about which of these best indicate animal welfare
WikipediaFeb 07 2024
News
Nebraska police officer fatally shoots teen during welfare check, prompting investigation
The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating after a police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old boy.The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon in Columbus, an eastern Nebraska town of about 24,000 residents. A news release from the patrol said police were called to a welfare check for someone after receiving a report of "potential self-harm."NEBRASKA DEPUTIES FATALLY SHOOT SUSPECT AFTER PROLONGED
Fox News DigitalFeb 06 2024
News
Mississippi Official Demands Brett Favre Repay $730,000 in Misspent Welfare Funds
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is embroiled in a long-running legal battle in Mississippi. Mississippi’s state auditor filed a court paperwork against ex-NFL quarterback Brett Favre on Monday alleging that Favre still owes the state nearly $730,000 in interest connected to over $1 million in welfare money that was improperly spent on personal projects. Auditor Shad White wrote in the court
KLAS 8Feb 05 2024
News
Brett Favre hasn’t finished repaying misspent welfare money, Mississippi auditor says
Auditor Shad White’s demand of nearly $730,000 from Favre is the latest twist in a long-running legal battle over money that was supposed to help some of the poorest people in one of the poorest states in the nation. JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi’s state auditor filed court papers Monday renewing his call for Brett Favre to repay the state for welfare money that the auditor says was improperly
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