Mental Health
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
As House Republicans examine Medicaid cuts, AZ advocates urge otherwise
U.S. House Republicans are looking to cut Medicaid spending, imposing new restrictions on beneficiaries, and Arizona advocates are urging Congress to …
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Medicaid cuts come into focus, with unique challenges possible for SD
The Congressional Budget Office estimates roughly 8 million people could lose Medicaid coverage under a new House Republican plan. There are renewed …
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Report: WI youth mental health struggles at all-time high
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the latest state data show the number of Wisconsin youth who are struggling with their mental health has spik…
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Homeless advocates say Common Sense Institute report misses the mark
A new report on homelessness in Colorado released by the Common Sense Institute has come under fire for muddying the waters for lawmakers and other st…
Monday, May 12, 2025
IN housing facility helps with transition from prison to society
In Indiana, the transition from prison back to society can be anything but smooth. Many people released don't have a place to live and have …
Monday, May 12, 2025
Trump admin to begin transgender military ban after court ruling
The Pentagon will begin removing transgender troops from the military after the Supreme Court ruled last week that a ban could be enforced as lawsuits…
Monday, May 12, 2025
Ohio voices call for early mental health support
As youth mental health challenges rise and federal restructuring threatens key programs, former Ohio Gov. and 2016 Republican presidential candidate …
More Hoosiers facing Alzheimer's diagnoses as caregiver costs rise
A new study showed costs are rising for caring for Hoosiers with Alzheimer's disease and forms of dementia. The report indicated nearly 122,000 …
Threatened Medicaid cuts would hobble Iowa's child-care workforce
A new report by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families said the Trump administration's proposed cuts to Medicaid would hobble Iowa…
Health coverage holds up Ohio’s child care
Ohio's child care system is under strain and a new national report highlighted how Medicaid helps support the workforce behind early childhood care…
AZ hospitals could be required to ask patients about legal status
State lawmakers in Arizona are considering legislation to mandate hospitals to ask patients whether they are in the country legally. Rep. John …
National program makes sure TX students are technology ready
Across Texas, 63 schools are participating in a Parent Teacher Association digital literacy program known as "PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go!." The …