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Medicaid for millions in America hinges on error-plagued Deloitte systems
Deloitte, a global consultancy that reported revenue last year of $65 billion, pulls in billions of dollars from states and the federal government for supplying technology it says will modernize Medicaid. The company promotes itself as the industry leader in building sophisticated and efficient systems for states that, among other things, screen who is eligible […] The post Medicaid for millions in America hinges on error-plagued Deloitte systems appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Tennessee high school track and field all-state teams for 2024 TSSAA season announced by TSWA
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association has released its 2024 all-state track and field teams for all five TSSAA classifications. Here is the complete list of boys and girls honorees. Boys. Class A. Pole vault: Tyler Bailey, Happy Valley, So., Jullian Pate, Happy Valley, So., Nolan Weems, South Greene, Jr. Long...
Valle Crucis Conference Center opens new trail to Crab Orchard Falls
VALLE CRUCIS — The Valle Crucis Conference Center has announced a new trail leading to Crab Orchard Falls at the Valle Crucis Conference Center. The new trailhead is approximately 50 feet from the existing trailhead, and adds a quarter-mile to the distance between the conference center’s main campus and Crab Orchard Falls. The new trail provides a gentler slope up the mountain, as well as more sustainable surfacing and more opportunity for native plants to flourish near the trail. ...
Tennessee announces 2024 rugby schedule
Tennessee announced its 2024 rugby schedule. The Vols will hold an Orange & White scrimmage on Aug. 24. Tennessee will kick off regular-season play, hosting Queens on Sept. 6. Tennessee is scheduled to play two road contests at Thomas More (Sept. 13) and Rio Grande (Sept. 14) before hosting Texas A&M for family weekend on Sept. 21. The Vols travel to Ohio State on Sept. 28 and Kentucky on Oct. 4. Tennessee will host Florida (Oct. 11) and Alabama (Oct. 18) before SCRC playoffs on Oct. 26. All home games will be contested at RecSports Fields at Sutherland except for the Vols’ match against Texas A&M. Tennessee and the Aggies will play at Tennessee Rugby Park. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Tennessee enacts new law that alters parental rights, denounces ‘debanking’ and introduces other changes
As part of our ongoing coverage, we wanted to inform you about some new laws that came into effect on July 1st in Jackson, Tennessee. Starting this month, Tennessee can expect a series of new laws from the General Assembly. One such law is the ‘Family Rights and Responsibility Act’ which lays out 12 essential rights of parents.
Suspects arrested after a missing Georgia lady is Found dead in Tennessee
Authorities have arrested three suspects in connection with the disappearance and death of a 20-year-old woman from Georgia whose remains were discovered in Tennessee. According to the Cobb County Police Department, the remains of Maury-Ange Martinez, a resident of Alpharetta who was reported missing from Gwinnett County in August 2023, were discovered on January 5th in a wooded area outside Chattanooga.
Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows
A recent study shows a sharp drop in the rate of prescriptions for contraceptives in states with the most restrictive abortion bans. Clinic closures in the wake of the Dobbs decision and questions about the legality of emergency contraceptives, including disinformation that some are abortion drugs, may have contributed to the drop in prescriptions, according […] The post Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
TN commission recommends using tax revenues to encourage local governments adopt rules that spur housing development
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In late May, a state commission tasked with studying the factors behind housing affordability released its findings. In its report, the commission recommended the state start working with local governments to change zoning rules and open up areas where developers could build more homes. The Tennessee...
Weekend Fun: Activities to enjoy across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. — While Independence Day may be over, the fun continues this weekend. The 46th annual Wayne Jerrolds Savannah Bluegrass Festival is Friday, July 5. The event began at 5 p.m. and will continue until 9 p.m. This event is also free and they welcome you to bring...
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