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Public health
fromFortune
1 week ago

Republican states rush to ban abortion pills as surveys suggest they're spiking in pro-life states | Fortune

States are increasingly restricting access to abortion pills, with many women in banned states relying on telehealth prescriptions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

New policies are making life harder for trans people and prompting big financial decisions

Transgender people face costly, life-altering choices as state and federal policies restrict rights, healthcare access, education options, and safety.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months 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
8 months 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
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

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

States are evaluating Medicaid cuts for immigrants amid financial deficits.
Portland food
fromFast Company
10 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.
fromTruthout
10 months ago

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

"As climate disasters strain state budgets, a growing number of lawmakers want fossil fuel companies to pay for damages caused by their greenhouse gas emissions."
NYC politics
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
11 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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