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Apr 11 2024
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Teacher Shortages (and Dog Sledding) in Northwest Alaska
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in Mile Markers, a twice monthly newsletter from Open Campus about the role of colleges in rural America. You can join the mailing list at the bottom of this article to receive future editions in your inbox. Jeff Alexander was settling into retired life, after three decades as a teacher, principal, and superintendent in Arkansas — that is,
The Daily YonderApr 21 2024
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Houston Police Union Leaders Sound Alarm on Dire Cop Shortage
Houston police union leaders reportedly warn the city’s safety is jeopardized by criminal suspects who’ve been freed on bond amid an ongoing shortage of police officers. In an interview, Houston Police Officers’ Union executive director Ray Hunt told Fox News "I have never in my lifetime – and I'm a lifelong Houstonian – seen this many suspected murderers and capital murderers who are walking
Newsmax (News)Apr 09 2024
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Wizards find no shortage of silver linings in loss to Timberwolves
The Washington Wizards experienced three quarters of that Tuesday in a 130-121 loss that showed the duality of the Wizards experience. They walked onto the court at Target Center with their nine available players to line up against Rudy Gobert, Anthony Edwards and the West-leading Minnesota Timberwolves and gave them a fight. The pressure was on for the home team because they’re locked in a
Washington PostApr 17 2023
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Florida gas shortage plagues state as drivers "fight" at the pumps
A video shared on Twitter by a Florida-based user on Sunday shows what seems to be a fight breaking out at a pump in southern Florida, a region that's currently being affected by a significant gas shortage. "They really [are] about to fight out here over gas," the Miami-based woman, whose Twitter handle is @TrainLikeDime, wrote on Sunday, sharing a video in which she said four people were
NewsweekApr 25 2024
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Pets may need to wait weeks, months for care amid US veterinarian shortage
America is running short on veterinarians — and that could lead to problems for pets. A recent study by Mars Veterinary headquartered in Vancouver, Washington shows that by the year 2030, there could be 15,000 fewer vets than needed to care for pets nationwide. It’s common these days for people to schedule an appointment for their pets — and then wait weeks, if not months, for their animals to
Fox News (Online News)Mar 22 2024
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An abundance of Johns. A shortage of GOP women.
Happy Friday! I’m not D.C.-based so I’m missing out on all the cherry blossoms this weekend — so send me your best cherry blossom pics and ideas for this newsletter! sgardner@politico.com If you’re a man named John, consider yourself well represented in the Senate. If you’re a Republican woman? No such luck. There are more men named John or Jon (10) in the Senate than there are GOP Women (nine
PoliticoMar 21 2024
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Idaho deals with serious prosecutor shortage
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) - The Gem State is seeing a serious shortage of prosecutors. The shortage could affect the justice system’s ability to put criminals away, and those in charge say it can’t be fixed anytime soon. It’s a nationwide issue, said Bonneville County prosecuting attorney Randy Neal. It’s affecting public defenders, law clerks, and the private sector too. But Neal believes
KIFI News 8May 01 2024
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China’s Smart Gas Meters Spark Suspicions of Fraud
Residents in China’s Sichuan Province and Chongqing Municipality say their gas utility bills skyrocketed after their existing natural gas meters were replaced with smart gas meters. Customers expressed their grievances online, sparking public outrage across multiple cities. Since February of this year, the number of related complaints has gradually increased, involving many districts and
The Epoch TimesApr 20 2024
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Sunnyvale public safety gets new paramedics in midst of county-wide shortage
Sunnyvale public safety officers are relieved to have new and much-needed paramedics for the city, but desire a long-term solution to address a local and county-wide shortage. City firefighters and police officers are trained EMTs, but for years the department had no paramedics, who are more qualified to perform advanced procedures and offer advanced life support during emergencies. The
San Jose Mercury NewsApr 19 2024
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Abbott writes THECB to create task force addressing healthcare workforce shortages
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott is taking steps to make sure Texans can see a doctor or a nurse when they are needed. On Thursday, Abbott sent a letter to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) asking them to help address healthcare workforce shortages in Texas, Abbott’s office said in a news release. Abbott said he wants board to create a task force that would “provide
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