Thursday, April 18, 2024
A new study shows health disparities cost Texas billions of dollars; Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary; Iowa cuts historical rural school groups.
The Senate dismisses the Mayorkas impeachment. Maryland Lawmakers fail to increase voting access. Texas Democrats call for better Black maternal health. And polling confirms strong support for access to reproductive care, including abortion.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The New York HEAT Act might not make the final budget. The bill reduces the state's reliance on natural gas and cuts ratepayer costs by eliminating …
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Oregon lawmakers passed a major housing package in this year's session, but said easing the state's housing crisis will take more work. Bills passed …
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Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
Last year's Medicaid expansion in South Dakota increased eligibility to another 51,000 adults but a new report showed among people across the state wh…
Health and Wellness Thursday, April 18, 2024
There is light at the end of the tunnel for Tennesseans struggling with opioid addiction, as a bill has been passed to increase access to treatment …
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
Washington joins a handful of states to do away with mandatory meetings for employees on political or religious matters. Sometimes known as captive …
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
The solar eclipse has sparked more interest in science and technology, especially among young people. But the saying, 'You can't be what you don't …
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
Saving New Mexico residents money as they adapt to climate change is the goal behind an Earth Day event in Albuquerque Sunday. The Rio Grande …
Social Issues Wednesday, April 17, 2024
California's program helping low-income families buy fresh fruit and vegetables is on the chopping block and health care advocates are asking legislat…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Social Issues Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The child welfare system in Pennsylvania faces a staffing crisis affecting children and families throughout the system. The Child Welfare Resource …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Work is being done in rural areas across Texas to make sure students are prepared for the workforce even if they intend to stay put after graduation…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Recent data ranks Columbus as the most polluted major city in the U.S., highlighting concerns about common pollutants, like smog and vehicle …
Health and Wellness Wednesday, April 17, 2024
While Black Maternal Health Week is wrapping up, health disparities for pregnant Black women continues to be an issue. From April 11-17 this year…
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
Health and Wellness Thursday, April 18, 2024
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
City and county governments are feeling the pinch of rising operating costs but in Wisconsin, federal incentives are driving a range of local …
Social Issues Thursday, April 18, 2024
Well over three-fourths of Americans support universal background checks for gun purchases, but federal law allows unlicensed people to sell guns at …
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
By Max Graham for Grist.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Arizona News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Serv…