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New Report from Ballotpedia Shows 2,227 Uncontested State Legislative Seats Nationwide
MIDDLETON, Wis., Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballotpedia, the encyclopedia of American politics, announced today in their newly released state legislative competitiveness report that in 2024 2,227 (38%) of all state legislative seats are uncontested and have no major party competition. As a result, Republicans and Democrats are nearly guaranteed to each win 19% of all (5,807) November state legislative elections.
First-of-Its-Kind Report on Dyslexia, Reading Unveiled at Nebraska Department of Education
LINCOLN — A first-of-its-kind statewide report related to reading and dyslexia for Nebraska K-12 students shows strides in addressing literacy as policymakers see room for improvement. The Nebraska Department of Education submitted its first report to the Legislature on Sept. 3 as required under Legislative Bill 298. State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of Elkhorn shepherded the […]
Raising Awareness During Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Americans Face 1.5 Times Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
OMAHA, NE – As the community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s important to recognize the unique challenges that Alzheimer’s disease poses to Hispanic and Latino communities. Hispanic Americans are 1.5 times more likely to develop the disease compared to older White Americans. Despite the increased risk, Hispanic Americans are underrepresented in clinical trials, which limits the understanding of how racial and ethnic differences impact the effectiveness of new treatments.
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