Gun Violence Has Soared During the Pandemic, a New Study Finds—But the Reasons Why Are Complex
The pandemic brought about a sharp rise in mental health concerns, deep unemployment and an unprecedented amount of social isolation—a potentially deadly combination alongside rising gun sales.
Latinos With Darker Skin Face More Discrimination Than Those With Lighter Skin
Nearly 60% of Latinos surveyed say having a lighter skin color helps Hispanics get ahead in work and in life, and about half say discrimination based on race or skin color is a “very big problem,” a Pew report shows.
All Adult New Yorkers Now Eligible For Covid-19 Booster Shot
New York City made the announcement Monday as cases have ticked up. It joins Colorado, California and New Mexico in expanding booster eligibility.
Mental Health Disorders Qualify You for a Covid-19 Booster. It’s Unclear How Many People Know That.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made the change a month ago, but finding the information online can be tricky.
States With the Most and Least At-risk Youth
Louisiana ranks as the state with the most at-risk youth while Massachusetts ranks as the state with the least, according to a report.
4 Strategies States Can Use to Confront the Child Care Crisis
COMMENTARY | The Urban Institute released two reports about the urgency of challenges facing the early childhood workforce and offers evidence-based approaches to address the issues.
The American Workplace Isn’t Prepared for This Much Grief
COMMENTARY | The pandemic has highlighted the fact that without a federal bereavement policy, many people are subject to the whims of state legislatures and individual companies.
Families Most at Risk of Missing Out on the Expanded Child Tax Credit
The child tax credit is the largest ever -- $250 to $300 a month -- but many low-income households may not get the help for a variety of reasons, a Tax Policy Center report says.
State Spending on Anti-poverty Programs Could Substantially Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect
Public investments in benefit programs could save tens of thousands of children from being victims of child abuse and have important later-life effects on child welfare and overall health.
Strategies for Combating the Opioid Crisis
In many cities and states, fatal drug overdoses—primarily from opioids—outnumber homicides, deaths from auto accidents, suicides and other types of fatalities. Law enforcement’s role is changing to address the challenges, according to research.
Biden Releases $1.75T Social Spending Framework to Win Over Democrats
The White House scaled back the original $3.5 trillion proposal, dropping paid family and medical leave and some Medicare expansions.
The States With New Restrictions on Public Health Emergency Powers
A new research project tracks and maps laws limiting how governors and others can respond to crises like the pandemic.
Public Health Workers Make Case for Student Loan Repayment Program
The House Energy and Commerce Committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill that would forgive up to $35,000 annually in student loans for individuals who work in public health for three years.
What Stays and Goes as Democrats Trim Biden’s Domestic Spending Bill
Funding for free community college tuition is likely to be cut and a child tax credit and paid family and medical leave could be limited.
Public Health Workers Request Federal Aid to Combat Threats
After the Justice Department said it would intervene to assist school boards and educators who have become the target of harassment during the pandemic, a public health association wants the same resources.
Most Americans Resumed Risky Activities Before Covid-19 Vaccines Came Out
People resumed travel, visiting loved ones and eating indoors despite the risks to themselves and others, according to a new study.
Using Rapid Drug Analysis to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths
A partnership between the Maryland State Police and Maryland Department of Health will allow for faster and broader testing of illicit drugs found in the state.
Public Health Departments Need 80,000 New Employees. But That's Not Enough for Another Pandemic.
A recent analysis found that state and local health agencies should increase staffing levels by 80% just to deliver basic services. Federal Covid-19 relief money can pay for some positions, but stability requires permanent funding.
Drought-Stricken Western Towns Say No to Developers
“We need to protect the people who live here before we let more people come in.”
How Public Health Officials Overcame Vaccine Barriers in Minority Communities
A series of reports issued by the Communivax Coalition explores resistance to Covid-19 vaccinations in four states and strategies to improve immunization rates.
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