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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.

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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.

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Rural Wyoming needs more vocational teachers to sustain its workforce pipeline, Ohio environmental advocates fear harm from a proposal to open 40-thousand forest acres to fracking and rural communities build bike trail systems to promote nature, boost the economy.

CA: HIV/AIDS Prevention

The fight against HIV/AIDS continues, 40 years after the disease began to ravage American cities and towns. (Nito/Adobe Stock)
Californians Mark 40th Anniversary of AIDS Epidemic

LOS ANGELES -- Forty years ago this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first cases of what would become known as HIV/…

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Nonprofits that serve the LGBTQ community are going virtual with their programs, including those to engage people in the 2020 census and the November elections. (MXRuben/Morguefile)
COVID-19 Hits LGBTQ Nonprofits Hard; CARES Act Provides Grants, Loans

LOS ANGELES -- The COVID-19 crisis is really hurting nonprofit organizations -- in particular those that serve vulnerable populations. The LGBTQ …

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CA Experts Dispute Report That Claims Circumcision Could Halt HIV Cases

BERKELEY, Calif. - A California group is disputing claims that new HIV infections could be prevented if male circumcision rates were increased…

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CA Budget: Health Advocates Say Severe Cuts “Shred Safety Net”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California finally has a budget solution, but it's one health care advocates say will "shred the safety net" for many families…

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New Website Lists HIV Infection Rates In California

Tomorrow is National HIV Testing Day and Californians are being encouraged to take advantage of free testing available throughout the state. To help …

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Un nuevo sitio de Internet publica el mapa de índices de infección por VIH, en California

El sábado 27 es el Día Nacional del Examen de VIH (HIV, en inglés), en el que varios Proyectos AIDS (SIDA) y organizaciones locales …

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Governor Puts Welfare And Kids Health Insurance On Chopping Block

Deep cuts to health and human services are being proposed for California, with more to come on Friday. Faced with a $24 billion deficit, Gov…

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El Gobernador cortará la asistencia social y el programa de seguro médico para niños

Sacramento, CA – Grandes cortes a los servicios humanos y de salud se proponen para California, y hay más por venir. En cara de un dé…

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CA Teens “Take the Lead” In AIDS Awareness

San Jose, CA - World AIDS Day events held over the weekend encouraged people to "Take the Lead," and that's exactly what some California teens are …

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