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Caregiver criminally charged with dependent adult abuse of autistic teenager

  • Clark Kauffman

A central Iowa caregiver accused of kicking and punching an autistic teenager is now facing criminal charges of dependent adult abuse. State records indicate Falisha Turner, 47, of Des Moines was employed by as a care professional by Home Instead, an in-home care provider, earlier this year. The company provides daily living assistance for people […]

Virginia

Virginia unemployment benefits to increase under new law

  • By Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A new law taking effect Wednesday will increase unemployment benefits for some Virginians, with higher weekly payments available for new unemployment insurance claims filed on or after July 5.