Public education gets historic increase

Funding for public education was the primary topic of discussion and focus for much of our legislative session this year. We knew we wanted to give teachers another pay raise and dedicate more funding for classroom instruction to boost student outcomes.

DO JUST ONE THING

One of the best things you can do for your health and to reduce your carbon footprint is to adopt a plant-based diet. But if going totally vegan seems too radical or isn't quite right for you, try a 'vegan-ish' diet.

Kids visiting ex-husband’s family concerns

DEAR HARRIETTE: When I was in my late 20s, I decided to move to Japan to teach English. I met a man there, and we got married and had two beautiful daughters. Soon after my second daughter was born, we decided to get a divorce because our relationship wasn't working anymore. I moved back to the U.S.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is the 193rd day of 2023 and the 22nd day of summer.In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law a measure creating the U.S. Army Medal of Honor.In 1871, rioting between Irish Catholics and Protestants in New York City left more than 50 dead.In 1984, Democratic Rep.

Lifestyle changes can help arm numbness

Dear Doctors: My arms and hands have begun to go numb when I'm lying down in bed at night. It wakes me up, so I'm not sleeping well. What causes this? I'm healthy, eat a pescatarian diet and exercise regularly. I don't have diabetes, but I may have high blood sugar. Should I see a doctor?

Confronting woman about relationship

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am supposed to reconnect with a friend I have not seen in about a year. During the pandemic, we became close, and she was one of the only people I went out to see. Then she started dating someone and began to change as their relationship progressed.

We’re No. 2! We’re No. 2!

The 2024 election differs from its 59 predecessors in several ways. Its two front-runners may offer Americans the oldest set of candidates ever. It is being conducted amid civil anger turbocharged by an incendiary media atmosphere.

Thriving, not just surviving

By barring the use of race in college admissions, the Supreme Court has focused attention on a critical question: Who gets into the most elite institutions of higher learning?

Mom wont stop babying 23-year-old child

DEAR HARRIETTE: My mom is still treating me as if I am a child. I understand 23 is still young, but I have moved out of the house and am paying all my own bills. She still feels as if she needs to have control over me. I am switching jobs soon and need to drive halfway across the country.

Nothing is impossible when you have Dane

Ihave always relied upon my cousin Dane.We grew up together. I'm a year older, but he's the closest in age of my many cousins.