Bill Watson, Director of Court Services for Vigo County, talks about programs to help offenders get out of the legal system and stay out of jail. Through programs like community corrections and more
On this Focus on the Community, we speak with Clay County Prosecutor Emily Clark & Clay County CASA Director Sara Tellechea
Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and their The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America . The annual report provides state-by-state rankings of adult obesity rates, information on trends by region, age, gender and ethnicity, and policy recommendations for local and state government.
This year the U.S. adult obesity rate passed the 40 percent mark for the first time, standing at 42.4 percent – the highest ever recorded, an increase of 26 percent since 2008.
Indiana ranks 12th on the list. Reha Farberman talks about the study.
Lisa Lee from Western Indiana Department of Workforce Development discusses the New Wage And Benefit Survey and how it helps west central Indiana.
