Health
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Challenge to ND gender-affirming care ban in play, despite SCOTUS ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday released an opinion that allows Tennessee to keep in place a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. While seen …
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Cuts in federal mega-bill could close Kentucky hospitals
As Congress considers cuts to safety-net programs in what Republicans are calling the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," new analysis from the nonpartisan …
Thursday, June 19, 2025
New law strikes medical debt from Oregonians' credit scores
A bill prohibiting credit reporting on Oregonians' medical debt has been signed into law by Gov. Tina Kotek. Hailed as a significant victory for …
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
WI farmer education collab helps save money, environment
A joint effort is helping Wisconsin farmers protect water quality in their communities by learning more about how to prevent manure and fertilizer spi…
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Despite known Iowa nitrate risks, EPA focuses on fluoride
By Gabriella Sotelo for Sentient.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Iowa News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration T…
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Trump’s plan to lower egg prices, explained
By Seth Millstein for Sentient.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabor…
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Future of THC ban in TX unknown
Gov. Greg Abbott has until June 22 to sign or veto Senate Bill 3, which would ban consumable THC products in Texas. Banning items like vapes and …
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Money management skills focus of new dementia research
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and new research examined the connection between dementia and awareness about money management skills…
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Medicaid cuts risk health-care access for MS military families
As Republican lawmakers weigh billions of dollars in potential Medicaid cuts, a new report warned the move could affect health coverage for …
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Policy expert warns MO hospitals could suffer under federal cuts
As Congress debates what's being called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, new Congressional Budget Office analysis estimates 16 million Americans - …
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Montana, rural U.S. hospitals at risk under 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'
As Congress considers cuts to safety net programs in what Republicans are calling the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," new analysis from the nonpartisan …
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Potential Medicaid, SNAP cuts could derail IL education system
As Congress considers federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP food assistance, groups advocating for Illinois schools are speaking out on how it would …