Moore County, NC

Columbus, OH

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Job satisfaction varies widely across sectors, the manufacturing industry stands out. Surveys from The Manufacturing Institute indicate that over 80% of manufacturing workers express satisfaction with their jobs, a notable contrast to broader workforce trends where many sectors report declining satisfaction in specific subcomponents​. This overall contentment is further emphasized by Deloitte’s findings, which highlight the benefits of positive workplace practices such as employee involvement in decision-making, robust training programs, and stringent health and safety measures​.

Why Manufacturing Workers Are Among the Happiest

California State

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In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Wyoming State

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The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

FinanceBuzz

Bypass the coding craze and still cash in on the tech boom! Uncover 15 high-paying tech jobs perfect for non-techies seeking a career upgrade.

15 High-Paying Jobs in Tech (No Tech Skills Required)

North Carolina State

Town Talks

With construction prevalent across North Carolina, encountering a work zone during your commute is common. The Federal Highway Administration defines a work zone as an area of a highway with construction, maintenance, or utility work activities, marked by signs, barriers, and other devices.

Can you be ticketed for speeding in a North Carolina work zone if no one is working? Here’s the law

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Colorado State

Brighton, CO

David Heitz

The largest tiny home festival in the region is about to roll out the welcome mat in Brighton. The Colorado Tiny House Festival will be July 12-14 at Riverdale Regional Park. “This tiny home show blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener,” according to a news release. “Unique small living structures will be spread throughout the Colorado Tiny House Festival grounds and include an assortment of professional and do-it-yourself builds including tiny homes on wheels, a 3D printed tiny home, accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, skoolies, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, and more.”

Colorado's largest tiny home festival coming to Brighton as state law makes dwellings more practical

The banking industry faces cyber security threats that jeopardize the entire financial system. The advent of AI and “deep fakes” push the risk of fraud to a whole new level. The challenge of holding cyber criminals at bay, however, is too large to be left entirely with bankers; efforts from other industries, such as telecom and social media, are essential for success in the war on cybercrime.

Cyber threats warrant multi-industry response

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Shine My Crown

Dr. Shawanda S. Moore, renowned as The Tax Doctor, stands at the helm of Royal Financial Services, which in 2022 achieved a remarkable milestone with a $1.5 million revenue in just three months. As founder and CEO, Dr. Moore attributes this success to strategic innovations implemented following personal adversity. “After...

Shawanda Moore: Founder Of $1.5 Million Grossing Tax Firm Is Achieving Remarkable Milestones

Iowa State

PepsiCo Foods North America unveiled an initiative Wednesday to expand opportunities in the agriculture industry for young people, who make up just 9% of U.S. farming. The effort, called the Planting Pathways Initiative, will start with pilot partnerships that provide job pathways both on the farm and within the agriculture sector at large. Initial partners include Practical Farmers of Iowa and the Farm Foundation.

PepsiCo launches pilot to cultivate next generation of farmers

Raleigh, NC

Calling all floriculture business owners, managers, or sustainability officers! A research team at North Carolina State University, in partnership with the American Floral Endowment, is administering a survey to explore the scope of sustainable practices among flower growers, wholesalers, retailers, transporters, and floral suppliers. The findings of this study will help determine opportunities for future educational efforts, research needs, and other resources enhancing sustainability in floriculture. The survey closes on Aug. 9, 2024.

Last Chance to Complete Survey on Sustainability in U.S. Floriculture Industry

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Illinois State

Radio Workflow has announced the appointment of Sean Kernan to its Traffic As A Service team. Kernan was previously a Brand Manager and Operations Manager with Illinois’ Regional Media after serving as an on-air talent. Radio Workflow’s TAAS provides scheduling, inventory management, and detailed reporting services designed for traffic...

Radio Workflow Enhances TAAS Team with Sean Kernan

Burlington County, NJ

Officials Celebrate Success and Expansion of Meal Initiatives for Children. Morristown, NJ — State and local officials, including New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn, gathered July 18, 2024, at Pemberton Early Childhood Learning Center in Burlington County to spotlight the achievements of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the innovative Summer EBT initiative, which provides substantial support to low-income families during the summer months.

NJ's $120 Summer EBT Feeds Child Nutrition

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

Calexico, CA

CALEXICO — The U.S. General Services Administration announced its selection of Hensel Phelps Construction Co. to provide design-build services for the final phase of a major modernization and expansion project at the Calexico West Land Port of Entry, one of the busiest ports of entry between the United States and Mexico, on Friday, July 26. GSA awarded the contract for $173.6 million to the Phoenix, Arizona-based firm to complete the port project.

GSA Awards $174M Contract for Final Phase of Calexico West POE

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Moore County Chamber’s Jonathon Lewis advances in leadership training

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce is laying the foundation for stronger community leaders. Jonathon Lewis, Director of Membership Development of the Moore County Chamber of...

Moore County Chamber’s Jonathon Lewis advances in leadership training

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