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Maine’s mental health workforce shortage demands action. As of February of this year, there were 8,913 patients waiting for mental health counseling in the state. The average wait time is 32 weeks, more than enough time for a mild depressive episode to escalate into a full-blown crisis. Addressing this crisis requires creative solutions that will have an immediate and lasting impact. The Social Work Licensure Compact is a prime example of a positive solution that can change the situation in Maine. Signed by Governor Mills in April and set to go into effect this summer, the compact will increase the…

Please subscribe to Fox News to access this content Plus, with your account you get exclusive access to handpicked articles and other premium content for free. By entering your email address and pressing “Continue”, you agree to Fox News’ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, including the Financial Incentive Notice. Please enter a valid email address. Having problems? Click here. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to unveil her economic plan in a speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday. Early indications are that the plan will have a progressive, populist bent and will attack corporate “price gouging,” but conservative…

This story is part of California Voices, a commentary forum aimed at deepening understanding of California and shining a spotlight on Californians directly affected by policies, or the lack thereof. Learn more here. *,.ca-voices-intro > h4:first-child{margin: 0;}.ca-voices-intro p{padding-block-start: 4px;font-size: 14px;line-height: 130%;} .ca-voices-intro a{color: #075E73;font-weight: 700;}@media screen and (min-width: 781px){.ca-voices-intro p{font-size: 16px;}}]]> Fifteen years ago, California’s budget was in the red after the Great Recession hit personal income tax revenues hard and left then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and lawmakers scrambling to balance the budget. One of the many ploys they employed was a scheme to obtain more health care funding from the…

Fanflation. Slow shopping. Budget out loud. We live in an age where there’s a fancy word for every personal finance habit or trend. While many of these phenomena affect us as individuals, some have a strong impact on other people in our lives. One example is a rather insidious practice called “stealth shopping.”To help prevent its negative effects, we asked personal finance experts and clinical psychologists to analyze “stealth shopping” and give their advice on preventing it. What is Stealth Shopping?”If you’ve ever purchased something secretly and then hidden the purchase or lied about the amount you paid, that’s ‘stealth…

If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I’m an avid Zara shopper. During my time as an editor (for 13 years), Zara has always been my go-to place for affordable, up-to-date items that help me adapt my wardrobe to each new season and set of trends. But that doesn’t mean I shop there blindly. In fact, I scrutinize my purchases at Zara more than any other, even designer brands. In truth, this is because I know that some of the items this brand produces can sometimes feel a little cheap, either in design or construction. Of…

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — What was once a historic hotel in downtown San Jose has now been transformed into university dorms, and on Thursday, San Jose State University celebrated the opening of Spartan Village on the Paseo.San Jose State University President Cynthia Teniente Matson said the project was approved less than a year ago.”This is unlike anything San Jose State has ever built before, and the speed and scale of its completion is unprecedented,” Chancellor Teniente Matson said.Within four months of starting construction, SJSU converted the south wing of the Signia by Hilton (formerly the Fairmont) into student housing.The…

Aino Health AB (Publisher)This English document is a translation of the original Swedish text. In case of discrepancies, the original Swedish text takes precedence.Contract extension. Improved cash flow.January to June 2024• Net sales amounted to KSEK 12,230 (11,971).• Profit/loss after financial items was -4,960 KSEK (-5,598) • Earnings per share were SEK -0.1 (-0.1)April to June 2024• Net sales amounted to KSEK 6,236 (5,791). • Profit/loss after financial items was -2,017 KSEK (-2,807) • Earnings per share were SEK -0.0 (-0.1)We continued to grow licenses and achieve good results with our customers in the second quarter, but the most important…

BANGKOK — Political newcomer Pathontar Shinawatra was sworn in as Thailand’s youngest prime minister on Friday with the backing of parliament, just a day after being thrust into the spotlight amid a ruthless power struggle between warring elites.The 37-year-old daughter of controversial political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra faces a tough test after clearing the 51 percent threshold needed to win the election, just two days after her ally Suretha Thavisin was ousted as prime minister by the judiciary at the heart of Thailand’s two decades of uninterrupted turmoil.For Mr. Paethonthan, it could be at stake the legacy and political future of…

In recent years, the shores of Lake Balaton have seen a proliferation of large-scale investments, luxury buildings and private real estate. They have often been met with resistance from local residents, and each new project has resulted in a significant reduction in open green space and beaches. Despite opposition from residents, some of whom have even filed lawsuits, several large-scale investments have been started and completed around Lake Balaton in the last decade. Telex has collected the most important large-scale and controversial projects around the lake that have already been completed or are likely to be completed in the coming…

“Off the Cuff” explores the career paths, current projects and next steps of the people shaping the world’s greatest luxury brands.The interviews have a Proustian twist, allowing readers to get to know industry leaders on a personal level.Preview the Q&A series below: Mari Colella, general manager of global luxury and sneakers at eBayMari Corella for eBay | LD: What was your first job and what did you learn from it?MC: My first job was buying vintage clothes from thrift stores and selling them to thrift clothing stores for a profit.This was the 1990s, before eBay existed and reselling was not…