Health
Thursday, February 6, 2025
MS families face hardship as state rejects federal summer food aid again
Mississippi families struggling with food insecurity are bracing for another difficult summer after state officials declined millions in federal fundi…
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Traumatized Iowa kids commit more gun crimes as adults
New research by social scientists showed children who suffer traumatic experiences growing up are more likely to use firearms defensively as adults…
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Advocates: Unfair insurance policies causing DE mental health crisis
Mental health advocates in Delaware and beyond are concerned certain practices by insurance companies are creating a crisis by hindering many patients…
Thursday, February 6, 2025
CO lawmakers aim to close ambulance surprise-billing gap
Colorado lawmakers are working to ensure all Coloradans with health coverage for ambulance services are not hit with surprise bills or charged higher …
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Report: Nitrate levels continue to rise in eastern OR groundwater
A new study by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality found nitrate levels have continued to rise across the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Georgia’s school mental health report card reveals urgent gaps
Georgia faces a growing mental health crisis among children, with schools on the front lines. Georgia schools received millions in grants last year …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
AL lawmakers urged to prioritize children's health, safety
As Alabama's legislative session kicks off, one advocacy group is calling for urgent action to protect children's health and safety. VOICES for …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
$450 million available to feed Texas kids this summer
The final deadline is approaching for members of the Texas Legislature to decide on participating in the Summer EBT program, which provides grocery …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Factory farm advocates’ blind spot on food system reforms
Recent editorials in The New York Times and Washington Post defending factory farms make one critical mistake, according to environmental advocates: …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Federal funds key to keeping MI cities' water lead free
Federal funds have ensured Muskegon's water is safe to drink, but city leaders there and in other Michigan communities are concerned the funds may …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
NY works to replace lead water pipes, despite funding challenges
Despite sharp national political divisions, states including New York are working to eliminate lead in drinking water pipes. The current challenge …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
IL works toward lead-free water pipes
Illinois has been working to replace all its lead water pipes but the task is enormous, as it is estimated the state has the most lead service lines …