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Funding for cyber charter schools will remain steady this year, even as Pennsylvania’s newest school code refines and builds on existing reform policies aimed at keeping students safe and holding cyber schools accountable

Plans to end a scheme providing sports funding for primary schools could result in an increase in obesity and mental health issues, teachers have said

Cancer disparities cost lives and researchers push to understand what is behind these gaps. Federal funding for such work has slowed since last year. Andrew Brookes/Image

As the Trump administration’s January deadline looms for states to enforce a new Medicaid work requirement, some state lawmakers are turning the tables by pushing to publicly name the largest companies that have employees enrolled in the government program covering low-income and disabled people

In November, Florida voters will decide whether to approve a proposed constitutional amendment that would reduce property taxes for homeowners across the state. If approved, the measure would increase the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes to $250,000

A Finnish longitudinal study has found that public research, development, and innovation (RDI) subsidies have a significant impact on companies’ innovations. It underscores that the results are seen in the long term. 

Today’s life expectancy is due in no small measure to sustained U.S. governmental support for critical vaccine research and humanitarian aid. These efforts have halted the spread of serious disease and saved millions of lives here at home and around the world.  

Responding to an announcement that enhanced support would be made available for police in traumatic and dangerous environments, Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, NPCC Chair, said: 

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), suicide, overdose, and mental health-related concerns are interconnected public health issues that, when addressed simultaneously, can better reduce negative outcomes and help children and families thrive. By preventing ACEs, state, territorial, and freely associated state health agencies (S/THAs) can reduce the likelihood of later suicidal behaviors, substance use, and other mental…

Funding has been awarded for a new innovative programme to improve access to obesity support