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States are making it easier for physician assistants to work across state lines
The physician assistant compact, a multistate agreement that allows PAs to practice in any participating state, is one of several that have emerged over the past several years, especially since the expansion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More Americans go hungry after COVID relief measures end
About 13.5% of households were food insecure in 2023, with 10 states seeing increases in food insecurity.
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Trees aren't just pretty to look at. They're also good for yew.
More U.S. cities are planting trees as a way to improve public health and reduce climate threats. New data shows they might be on the right track.
Homelessness can’t be cut big-time? Don’t tell Sacramento.
COMMENTARY | Since 2022, overall homelessness in the city and county has decreased by more than a quarter. Officials credit intergovernmental collaboration and commitment.
No, local election officials can’t block certification of results—there are plenty of legal safeguards
COMMENTARY | There isn’t one weird trick to steal a presidential election.
Cities are increasingly embracing violence interventions programs to control deadly violence
Initial research indicates the approach is working—saving lives and money. But supporters admit more analysis is needed.
More than 17 million older Americans miss out on important public benefits
A new interactive map can help state and local governments improve older adults’ access to assistance programs.
26 states may soon need to regulate cannabis—here’s what they can learn from Colorado and Washington
COMMENTARY | Colorado and Washington, the first two states to legalize marijuana, have more than a decade of experience writing and enforcing laws to control the marijuana marketplace.
Community fridges are helping neighbors nourish one another
While fighting food waste and food insecurity, these grassroots mutual-aid projects also aim to bring communities closer together
More studies won’t solve the masking debate
COMMENTARY | Policymakers should communicate how science informs their values and priorities in weighing policy trade-offs.
Community colleges step up to address young adults’ mental health
Young people feel uneasy about the future. But educational institutions are stepping up to give them the tools they need.
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Officials voted down a controversial Georgia election rule, saying it violated the law. Then a similar version passed.
The rule, which was pushed by nationally prominent election deniers, only changed in minor ways between being voted down in May and approved in August. Those adjustments made it even less compliant with existing law, experts say.
Impasse on SNAP benefits holds up farm bill
The current law expires at the end of September. Congress appears likely to extend the 2018 farm bill again.
How states can tackle vaccine hesitancy with data
From school safety to 'Tis the Sneezin’ public health campaigns, states are using public, local vaccination data to help people make better choices.
Supreme Court deals Arizona Republicans a partial victory in voting case
The ruling allows Arizona to require proof of citizenship from people who register to vote using a state-generated form.
In New Mexico, child care is free for most families. Here's how they did it.
The state, long known for its challenges with child well-being, is now a leader in early childhood education.
Few states require foster homes to respect LGBTQ youths' identities
The lack of explicit anti-discrimination policies around gender and sexuality can have dire consequences for children and teens, advocates say.
Dems highlight state and local leaders amid looming policy battles
A bevy of leaders from city halls and state houses highlighted what lies ahead in infrastructure, abortion and other areas during this week’s Democratic National Convention.
Housing finally becomes a focus in a presidential campaign
With home prices at record highs, the Harris-Walz campaign has outlined a policy agenda that it says will spur construction of 3 million new units in four years.
Most Americans are leery of book bans—but they don’t oppose all restrictions, survey says
“Books like ‘Huckleberry Finn,’ ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ ‘Catcher in the Rye’ all need to be made available to students,” one survey respondent said.
Hawaii is the first state where Medicaid covers comprehensive palliative care. That's good news for older adults.
Now six other states are considering increasing coverage for palliative care, which generally serves patients with pain or other symptoms from serious illnesses.
