October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and 14 states, including Iowa, have received large federal grants to try to link workers with better paying jobs offering career advancement. Iowa s share of grant money is $13.8 million. Dan Tallon, administrator of Iowa s Vocational Rehabilitation Services, said subminimum wage jobs often serve as default for those with disabilities who face barriers in getting care they need to become integrated with the community. .
Kara Clark Summers, Cape Girardeau County Clerk and President of the Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities discussed the changes for voters in the state, as well as the new voter ID law and what it means in this election cycle.
Election deniers ramp up public records requests in Missouri, across the country thepitchkc.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thepitchkc.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The sheer number of requests is overwhelming some elections offices as they prepare for the Nov. 8 election. And many fear turning over the records could compromise the secrecy of a voter’s ballot
Come next year, people with developmental disabilities in New Mexico may not be able to find the help they need - because of a severe labor shortage in the field. Agencies are struggling to find workers to staff group homes, help with daily living, help clients find jobs, and more. Jim Copeland, executive director of the Association of Developmental Disability Community Providers in New Mexico, said the state needs to increase the amount it reimburses providers - so the agencies can pay workers more per hour - and thus attract and retain more employees. .