#state-policies

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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status

Recent changes in healthcare enable low-income immigrants without legal status in several states to access insurance, though cuts to programs are occurring.
fromAxios
1 month ago

Exclusive: Most states allow jails and prisons to charge inmates for own incarceration

Forty-eight states in the U.S. allow at least one form of 'pay-to-stay' fees for incarcerated individuals, which often leads to long-term debt upon release.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Democratic governors reverse course on health care for immigrants without legal status

States are evaluating Medicaid cuts for immigrants amid financial deficits.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Oregon and Washington vowed to pioneer green energy-but almost every other state is beating them

Oregon's climate efforts will continue despite challenges from federal policies under Trump.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

11 States Are Eyeing Laws to Make Fossil Fuel Industry Pay for Climate Crisis

Growing momentum for climate Superfund laws aims to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change damages.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Assault Weapons Are Illegal in These 10 States

Assault-style weapons raise significant concerns due to their rapid-fire capability and association with mass shootings.
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