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Staffordshire County Council is launching a recruitment drive for 60 new foster families this year, utilizing Foster Care Fortnight to raise awareness. The council's foster teams will be touring the county, engaging with local communities and sharing the experiences of existing foster carers, Craig and Louise Harris. The
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Senators grilled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his comments on vaccines and the massive budget cuts at the department, which have left agencies with slashed research grants and thousands of employees laid off. The hearing was marked by interruptions from protesters and tense exchanges between
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U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked controversy after posting photos of himself and his grandchildren swimming in Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., despite an official health advisory due to high levels of bacteria in the water. The National Park Service
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Foster Care Fortnight, running from May 12 to 25, is the UK's largest campaign to raise awareness of fostering, led by the national charity The Fostering Network. This year's theme, "The Power of Relationships," highlights the vital connections that shape lives, create stability, and
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On April 28, 2025, the Kentucky Public Service Commission issued an order granting confidential treatment for a third-party appraisal report for the Riverport Central Service Shop, a facility owned by Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E). The report, which contains commercially sensitive information, was deemed confidential due to
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A recent document from the Kentucky Public Service Commission reveals that the commission has granted confidential treatment to a portion of the records related to the sale of the Riverport Central Service Shop by Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E). The designated materials, which include information related to
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The Arkansas Public Service Commission has received the 2024 Meter Testing Report for Ashley-Chicot Electric Cooperative Corporation (ACEC), as required by Docket 92-248-R, Special Rules - Electric, Rule 7.08 D. The report outlines the cooperative's routine meter inspections and testing procedures to maintain quality assurance. The cooperative
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The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved the proposed Demand Response Service (DRS) tariff of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC), following a thorough review process. The approval comes after AECC made modifications to the tariff's Application section and Curtailment Credit section, addressing minor errors and issues with the
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The Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans have proposed legislation that would give tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans by eliminating funding for essential programs like Meals on Wheels, Head Start, and Social Services Block Grant. This move would put nearly 25 million children, seniors, and families at risk across the
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Leaders within the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, a coalition of vaccine skeptics and wellness influencers, are embroiled in a public feud following a heated phone call between Calley Means, a special government employee for the Health and Human Services, and Pete Gillooly, the CEO of The Wellness Company.
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Foster Care Fortnight, the biggest fostering awareness campaign of the year, has kicked off on the Isle of Anglesey, highlighting the importance of strong relationships in fostering care. The campaign, running until 25 May, aims to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care transforms lives. With over
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As we approach Foster Care Fortnight, a nationwide campaign highlighting the power of relationships in fostering, foster carers like Lucy are sharing their remarkable experiences of forming lasting connections with children, social workers, and other carers. Through their stories, we see the immense impact that fostering can have on individuals
