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Public defenders in the Bronx and Manhattan continue a strike as negotiations for new contracts drag on, leaving hundreds of attorneys, social workers, and support staff out of court for another week. Clients are left in limbo due to the ongoing labor dispute.

The Charlotte Business Journal (CBJ) has announced finalists for its Health Care Heroes Awards, recognizing healthcare professionals and organizations for their innovative and compassionate work. Over two dozen finalists were selected across categories including physicians, nurses, support staff, and managers.

The Metro Nashville Public Schools board approved a $1.437 billion 2026-27 budget after heated debate, including a 4% increase but cutting a proposed pre-K site and support staff calendar extensions to fund a $550,000 audit mandated by the Metro Council. Board member Abigail Tylor opposed the budget, criticizing cuts to employee compensation while suggesting alternatives like reducing teacher stipend increases.

The EBR School Board approved a budget that includes pay raises for teachers, bus operators, and support staff. The decision affects multiple roles within EBR Schools.

Wildfires are intensifying in Georgia and northern Florida due to a severe drought. Firefighters and support staff are operating at staging grounds near Nahunta, Georgia, to combat the Brantley Highway 82 wildfire.

Over 70% of schools in England have reduced teaching assistants for children with special educational needs (Send) due to a financial crisis, with 81% warning of further cuts ahead. Two-fifths of school leaders report cuts to support staff, exacerbating the crisis.