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Pennsylvania's Supreme Court has ordered counties to comply with its directive regarding the handling of ballots, emphasizing that defiance of the court's order is not permissible. This ruling comes amid ongoing disputes over election procedures in the state.
The article discusses eight key counties in the United States that could provide early indicators of the overall direction of upcoming elections. These counties are considered bellwethers due to their historical voting patterns and demographic compositions, which often reflect broader national trends.
Several counties in Georgia have reported the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with Chatham County leading the state in cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Other counties with high STI rates include Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett. Public health officials are working to address the issue through increased education, testing, and access to treatment services to improve sexual health in these areas.
Texas added nearly 475,000 people between July 2022 and July 2023, with Kaufman County growing the fastest at 7.5%, leading the nation. Harris County, home to Houston, added over 53,000 new residents, while Kleberg County lost the most with a decrease of 307. Migration accounted for most of the population increase in major counties, and Texas is the second most populous state with a 1.58% population increase, trailing only California and ranking as the third-fastest-growing state.
Four New Jersey counties, including Bergen, Hunterdon, Morris, and Monmouth, have been ranked among the top 25 healthiest in the United States according to an analysis by Marketwatch. Bergen County claimed the top spot in New Jersey and ranked 10th nationally.
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled against the majority of Montana counties in a dispute over property tax calculations. The court upheld the state's interpretation of property tax law, stating that counties are obligated to charge the full amount of school equalization property tax mills as directed by the Montana Department of Revenue. The ruling ends a months-long dispute between the state and the counties, which started after a spike in residential property values. The court's decision means that property tax collections statewide will not be reduced by about $80 million this year.
Eight counties in New Jersey have median household incomes surpassing $100,000, with Hunterdon County having the highest median income at $142,518, according to the 2022 American Community Survey data. Nationwide, the median income for households was $74,755 in 2022, according to the U.S. Census.
A tornado watch has been issued for several counties in southeastern South Dakota until 10:00 p.m. (CDT). Residents are advised to stay updated on weather conditions and take necessary precautions.
New research reveals that the eastern and southeastern regions of the United States have the highest rates of Alzheimer's dementia. Among counties with populations of 10,000 or more people aged 65 and older, Miami-Dade County in Florida, Baltimore in Maryland, and the Bronx in New York have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's at 16.6%. Demographics, such as a higher percentage of people over 85 and a larger Black and Hispanic population, may contribute to these high rates. The county-level data can aid in better allocation of resources for Alzheimer's care. Maryland, New York, Mississippi, and Florida have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's among states.
New York City has filed a lawsuit against 30 counties over what it calls "xenophobic" orders that ban the relocation of migrants. The lawsuit argues that the orders violate the US Constitution and federal law, and that they are motivated by prejudice and discrimination.
Minnesota is expected to receive more rain and some snow, with a River Flood Warning in effect for numerous counties.
Minnesota has introduced a new area code, 326, to meet the increasing demand for telephone numbers. The new code will be added to the existing 651 area code, which covers the eastern part of the state, including the Twin Cities. The change will not affect existing telephone numbers, but new numbers issued in the affected counties will have the new area code. A river flood warning is also in effect for several counties in Minnesota.
NJ.com has published a list of all real estate transfers in New Jersey counties from March 27 to April 3, including top sales by county and other real estate news. The data was generated by United Robots using machine learning to analyze data from Propmix, an aggregator of national real estate data.
Texas' population has surpassed 30 million, with 158 counties seeing an increase in population and 95 experiencing a decline. Kaufman County grew the fastest, while Loving County had the largest percent decrease. Migration accounted for most of the population increase in the state's largest counties, with the exception of Dallas and El Paso. Inward migration continues to drive much of the population growth in the Austin metro area. Harris County is the largest in the state, while Loving County remains the smallest. Texas is the fourth-fastest-growing state in the US, with a population increase of 1.6% between 2021 and 2022.
A Freeze Warning has been issued for several counties in Georgia from Thursday 2:00 AM EDT until Thursday 10:00 AM EDT, including Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Rabun, Chattooga, Gordon, Pickens, Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Habersham, Stephens, Floyd, Bartow, Cherokee, Forsyth, Hall, Banks, Jackson, Franklin, Madison, Hart, Elbert, Polk, Paulding, Cobb, North Fulton, Gwinnett, Barrow, Clarke, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Haralson, Carroll, Douglas, South Fulton, DeKalb, Rockdale, Walton, Newton, Morgan, Greene, Heard, Coweta, Fayette, Clayton, Spalding, Henry, Butts, Jasper, Putnam, Troup, Meriwether, Pike, Upson, and Lamar.