Wednesday, April 17, 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.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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 …
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…
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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…
Social Issues Wednesday, April 17, 2024
A persistent child care worker shortage across New Hampshire is leaving families with few options. The state is currently short more than 7,000 …
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…
Social Issues Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Kentuckians have less than a week to register to vote in next month's primary election. If folks miss the April 22 deadline, residents can still …
Health and Wellness Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Today, Connecticut health care advocates are holding a student day of action. They will speak to state lawmakers about raising the age limit for …
Health and Wellness Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a day when everyone is encouraged to review their end-of-life planning. The 2024 Alzheimer's Association …
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Social Issues Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Despite a recent policy victory, Wisconsin labor leaders still express concern about the current environment for shielding young teens from unsafe …
Social Issues Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Colorado families must sign up before the end of April to receive $120 per child to buy food through the new Summer EBT program approved by Congress…
Environment Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Health and Wellness Tuesday, April 16, 2024
By Sarah Jane Tribble for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Illinois News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public Ne…
Social Issues Tuesday, April 16, 2024
As communities across Georgia come together to raise awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month, local groups are taking steps to equip parents …
Social Issues Tuesday, April 16, 2024
A new report examines election official turnover since 2000 and found it's something that has been increasing steadily and might continue to rise…
Social Issues Tuesday, April 16, 2024
It just got easier for Hoosiers to study who is running in the upcoming May primary. The Indiana Citizen, a nonpartisan news platform, has published …
Social Issues Monday, April 15, 2024
A new report analyzes Pennsylvania's existing voucher programs, that divert public funds to private schools. This comes on the heels of Gov…