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
As federal Victims of Crime Act funding continues to impact Kentucky's domestic violence shelters, advocates say they are applauding lawmakers …
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Health and Wellness Thursday, April 18, 2024
Health disparities in Texas are not only making some people sick, but affecting the state's economy. A new study shows Texas is losing $7 billion a …
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 …
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…
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
Educators and public school advocates are pushing back on a measure which would consolidate state-funded services that have been an important part of …
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Social Issues 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 …
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
Two pieces of legislation in Connecticut could bolster public transportation if they make it through the General Assembly. Senate Bill 277 would …
Environment Thursday, April 18, 2024
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
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…
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 …