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The political winds of change swept through the Golden State as Adam Schiff, former House Intelligence Committee Chair, was officially sworn in as California’s new U.S. Senator. This moment marks a symbolic and historic shift for the state as it grapples with a new era of federal leadership.
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How hospitals can help end homelessness
Although it may seem counterintuitive, hospitals release people experiencing homelessness back to the streets all the time, according to Dr. Richard Bryce of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Perhaps they’re treated for a leg infection, then returned to the cold concrete that caused the wound. Chances are they will end up in the hospital again, he said. Indigent care costs taxpayers more than $70 million annually in Denver, and that number is going up now that a sales tax has been approved to benefit the hospital.
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Despite discrimination and safety concerns, Denver homeless shelters paid $150 million by city
The Denver City Council’s Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee on Wednesday will consider adding $500,000 to a contract with Denver Rescue Mission to manage chronically homeless clients. For whatever reason, these clients have lived outdoors for years and need “more nuanced” case management, according to a memo from city staff to the City Council.
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Ohio State medical experts discuss holiday-season stress and alone time’s positive effects on mental health
Sophie Lazarus, a clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Ohio State, advises her patients not all alone time is equal and encourages them to spend it in ways that best support their mental health. Credit: Courtesy of the Wexner Medical Center.
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May 8, 1934 – October 24, 2024. Patricia Marie Gannon passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, at the age of 90. Born to Louis and Eileen McKnight Gannon in Texas, Pat grew up in Oakland, California, and lived there and in the city of Alameda throughout her life. She attended Holy Names High School and San Jose State College and then began a long career working for the Alameda Probation Department, serving as the Executive Secretary to the Chief Probation Officer.
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South Carolina ranked #1 in U.S. in Christmas spirit
Santa Claus is making his list and when he checks it twice, he’ll find that South Carolina is very nice when it comes to Christmas spirit. According to a report from casino.com, South Carolina is the #1 Most Festive State for having the most Christmas spirit.
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Federal government pays Denver $2.4 million to care for migrant foster children
The Denver City Council accepted a federal grant Monday to pay for foster care for unaccompanied migrant children in Denver. The $2.4 million grant will pay for care through Sept. 30, 2025, according to city spokesman Jon Ewing. "The grant funding received for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor program is entirely federal, so federal dollars pay for the full $2.4 million," Ewing said. "Nothing is coming out of Denver’s budget and DHS isn’t paying the state. The grant pays us."
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky to build new $922 million paint facility at Georgetown plant
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky has announced a $922 million investment to build a new advanced paint facility at the Georgetown plant, the largest dollar investment for the Commonwealth this year.
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Denver to spend up to $74M to house 94 homeless Indigenous people for 20 years
The Denver City Council voted Monday to spend up to $74 million over 20 years on 94 housing vouchers for homeless Indigenous people who will live at 901 Navajo St. The money will come from the Homelessness Resolution Fund, according to city staff. “The City does not by this agreement irrevocably pledge present cash reserves for payment or performance in future fiscal years,” according to memo from city staff to the council. “This Agreement does not and is not intended to create a multiple-fiscal year direct or indirect debt or financial obligation of the City.”
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Ohio State student ambassadors attempt to ‘Free the Facts’ around policy issues using nonpartisan strategies
Free the Facts ambassadors at Ohio State are pictured at their recent event Nov. 13. Credit: Courtesy of Ella Magaw. When Melina Kopczewski, a second-year in environmental policy and decision-making, arrived at Ohio State, she struggled to find spaces where students with moderate political views could comfortably discuss policy.
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Denver hospital discharges pregnant migrant in pain to the street, advocacy group alleges
Denver Health discharged a pregnant migrant complaining of pain to the street last week after shelter for her homeless family could not be found, according to an advocacy group for migrants and people experiencing homelessness.
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Opinion: Homelessness and loneliness in Denver: Making connections again
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