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While the Census Bureau's set to have its first director who's Latinx, an NPR analysis finds people of color are underrepresented in the top rank of civil servants at the country's main data producer.

Governor Ron DeSantis recently unveiled his $99.7 billion proposed state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1st 2022. In his budget message, DeSantis says his proposal “puts Floridians and their freedoms first, keeps taxes low, and addresses key priorities – all while maintaining record budget reserves.” Economic analyst Dr. Hank Fishkind explores whether the governor’s proposal lives up to its description.

Gov. Andy Beshear said at least 74 people died statewide. The search for survivors has been slow going. Teams must move carefully and methodically as they pick through the rubble of demolished homes.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 4 million people in the US quit their jobs in September in what’s being called the Great Resignation. The majority of these workers left jobs in the hospitality and leisure industry.

Venezuelan opponents and U.S. officials were predicting his demise years ago. But Nicolás Maduro and his Socialist Party remain firmly in power.

“I don’t have kids, so it’s been as close to me as fathering children as I'm going to get so it’s been a real blessing to me,” Cavalleri says.

Sometimes it takes someone to stand up and shoulder the burden of making a difference. Chad Pregracke grew up on the banks of the Mississippi River. He was appalled at the amount of garbage and pollution in the river and began a one-man mission to clean it up. He founded Living Lands and Waters and mobilized volunteers who, to date, have cleaned up over 10 million pounds of trash. Pregracke explains that we all have the responsibility of making a difference in our communities.

After deadly tornadoes hit the central U.S., photojournalist Brandon Clement documented the damage.

A severe storm system caused scores of deaths and injuries and significant damage at a Kentucky candle factory, an Amazon facility in Illinois, a nursing home in Arkansas and many homes and buildings.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has rolled out his Freedom First Budget-with a special emphasis on education-including another round of $1,000 dollar bonuses for first-time teachers and $8,000 dollars in funding per student.