WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024: Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing key updates regarding the detection of HPAI H5N1 in a backyard farm operation in Crook County, Ore., as well as additional information about the agency's proactive efforts to protect livestock, farms and communities from avian influenz  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. ACSBR-021) on Sept. 12, 2024, by Douglas Conway entitled "State Health Insurance Coverage: 2013, 2019 and 2023." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION Health insurance coverage is an important measure of our nation's overall well-being as it provides greater access to medical care, protection from unexpected costs, and more economic stability for individuals and families. At the same time, health coverage   more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 7 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following commentary on Nov. 6, 2024: * * * Embracing Opportunity: One CEA Member's Unexpected Journey to the Democratic National Convention By Sydney Breakfield When the Colorado delegates were being chosen for the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) held in Chicago, a friend asked Denver Classroom Teachers Association (DCTA) member Rasheeda Ouedraogo if she would consider running, given her continued involvemen  more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following news release: This month's Read Across America theme is all about discovering and engaging with the rich social connections that community offers. November invites us to celebrate the strength, warmth, and shared stories of our communities. By exploring these bonds, students gain a greater appreciation for the people and traditions that surround them, fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility to  more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 7 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following news release: Denver Classroom Teachers' Association (DCTA) member and middle school social studies teacher Sophia Bagola is a proud member of the Lakota and Sioux tribes. For the past six years, Sophia has taught students from a variety of backgrounds the Lakota language. While she has only been teaching formally for a short time, she has spent years studying the Lakota language and continues to learn, seek gui  more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 7 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following statement on Nov. 6, 2024, by President Kevin Vick and Vice President Liz Waddick: * * * Dear Members, We'd like to start by thanking you for your hard work and dedication this election cycle. Over the past few months, we've knocked on doors, phone banked, and texted to ensure that the members of our communities got out and voted for pro-public education candidates and causes. And we're pleased to say that our  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 7 -- The National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research Institute issued the following news: It's been a hectic and productive autumn for both me and NHGRI! Last month, I was delighted to give talks at two major meetings. First, I spoke at the 3rd International Conference for Newborn Sequencing in New York City; followed by a symposium in Toronto associated with the presentation of the 2024 Canada Gairdner Awards, which this year recognized the work of sev  more