Cities Can Apply for Free Monitoring of Sewage for Signs of Monkeypox
The National League of Cities is accepting applications for the new program and will select 50 localities to participate. The initiative will build on efforts to track Covid-19 in wastewater.
A California Man’s ‘Painful and Terrifying’ Road to a Monkeypox Diagnosis
As monkeypox cases rise, some patients are struggling to find the resources and treatment they need to effectively address their condition.
Looser Liquor Laws Boosted Restaurants — and Maybe Problem Drinking
“Covid brought about a long-delayed reckoning about how alcohol is regulated and controlled.”
The Rising Costs of Extreme Heat
Hot weather can be deadly. It’s also putting a dent in the nation's economy and forcing new expenses on states and localities.
The Senate Deal Could Keep Millions from Losing Health Insurance
Pandemic-era programs that helped more people afford coverage are set to lapse. Legislation that leading Democrats are now supporting would extend a key subsidy.
‘Chronic Underfunding’ of Public Health Threatens Lives in US, Report Finds
Funding for public health programs has been slashed over the last several years. A nonprofit is calling for a $4.5 billion annual investment in “public health infrastructure at the state, local, tribal, and territorial levels.”
‘True Cost of Aging’ Index Shows Many Seniors Can’t Afford Basic Necessities
Millions of older Americans are financially insecure and many public assistance programs are not enough to cover the cost of living. A new coalition is working to change that.
Monkeypox Forces a New Public Health Test on Local Governments
Experts point to steps health departments and others can take to meet the challenges posed by the spreading disease.
A Local Government Plans to Pay Off Millions in Residents' Medical Debt
Cook County, Illinois, where Chicago is located, is launching the initiative using American Rescue Plan dollars and hopes to wipe out hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid bills.
A Key US Energy Efficiency Program Has a Major Flaw. Pennsylvania Is Trying to Fix It
Homes are rejected for efficiency upgrades because they need repairs. Many owners can't afford them.
More States Are Forgoing Extra Federal Food Aid
At least 16 states have opted out of receiving millions in pandemic food aid.
To Reduce Harmful Algal Blooms and Dead Zones, the US Needs a National Strategy for Regulating Farm Pollution
COMMENTARY | There is no shortage of solutions to this problem. What’s needed is technological innovation and stronger political will.
Toxic Algal Blooms are Driving Up Water Costs in the Great Lakes
In Toledo, Ohio, monitoring and treating algae-contaminated water from Lake Erie costs $100 per family per year.
Combating Abortion Misinformation in the Post-Roe Environment
COMMENTARY | False information could get worse amid rapidly changing laws around abortion access. But states, employers and others have ways to quash these efforts.
Biosurveillance network crucial to public health preparedness, GAO says
Data sharing and interoperability lessons states learned during the COVID-19 pandemic can help build a nationwide situational awareness and biosurveillance network.
How Cities Can Respond to Extreme Heat
A new report offers a practical framework to help communities ensure urban heat resilience planning efforts are as effective and equitable as possible.
Satellites Zoom in on Hottest Neighborhoods to Help Combat Urban Heat Island Effect
Satellite and population data can help cities create detailed maps so they can prepare for and respond to risks associated with extreme heat, a top weather-related killer.
Why I Am On a Mission to Address My City's Mental Health Crisis
COMMENTARY | The federal government is failing Americans by not offering sufficient mental health resources. As mayor of Reno, Nevada, it's my job to do something. And it's personal.
The 'Impossible' Federal Standard States Can't Meet as They Work to Assist Low-Income Families
Critics say a longstanding performance metric for work participation that is part of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is faulty and should be reformed.
For Mental Crises, Send a Pro Not the Police
Evidence from a pilot program in Denver suggests that providing mental health support for nonviolent emergencies can help reduce crime and save money.
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