Nonstick Chemicals Can Really Stick Around—in Your Body
Amid growing health concerns, policymakers in multiple states want to ban PFAS from food packaging and limit the substances in drinking water.
The Areas of the U.S. Where Ticks Are Spreading Red-Meat Allergies
The lone star tick used to live in warm southeastern states, but its habitat appears to be spreading thanks to rising temperatures across the U.S.
Report Highlights Areas for Improvement in Lead-Mitigation Programs
A recent report from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office outlined a list of strategies for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to strengthen oversight and inspections.
Rural America Needs Help Solving Its Growing Obesity Crisis
Regardless of the individual contributing causes of greater risk of obesity in rural areas, experts are mostly in agreement that more effective programs are needed in rural areas to assist people in learning how to live healthier lives.
With Analytics, New Federal Funding Could Be Turning Point in the Opioid Crisis
COMMENTARY | States like New Jersey, Virginia and Massachusetts are moving forward with data-driven approaches to treating opioid addictions.
Kentucky Sues Walgreens Over Opioid Abuse Epidemic
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Montana preps for another difficult wildfire season … Charlotte’s uncharted scooter territory … and N.J. governor makes first legalized sports bet.
Detroit Residents Can Receive Free Condoms By Mail
The program, which began in April, has distributed roughly 6,000 condoms.
Worries Over Cyanotoxins in Tap Water of Oregon's Capital City
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Dallas looks to reform “generous” bulk trash rules … Tenn. vice mayor charged in food stamp conspiracy … and a Maine town warns of caterpillar hazard.
West Virginia to Start Statewide Distribution of Naloxone to First Responders
“This is not the end all answer to the opioid crisis, but it is certainly a significant step forward in the right direction,” according to Dr. Rahul Gupta, the state’s health officer.
Yes, You Can Become Addicted to Marijuana. And the Problem is Growing.
Public health and medical officials are grappling with a surge in demand for marijuana addiction treatment.
Housing Affordability Rises on the National Agenda
Corporations are teaming with mayors to boost the issue’s visibility.
A Dismal Compliance Rate for Florida Nursing Homes
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Capping city manager pay in California … N.Y.C. halts expansion of composting program … and resettling Hawaii residents displaced by lava.
What Virginia's Vote Means for the Future of Medicaid Expansion
With state legislators deciding this week to extend the program to 400,000 citizens, the drawn-out battle over Obamacare’s signature provision draws nearer to an end.
1 in 5 Americans Know Someone Who Has Been Addicted to Opioids
A Federal Reserve study looked at how people assessed the state of their local economy and the national economy, to see if the “deaths of despair” hypothesis of the opioid abuse crisis held true.
Millions of SNAP Recipients Would Fall Short of Proposed Work Requirements
If the changes went into effect today, 5.2 million people would fail to meet the new requirements in a given month, according to analysis from the Urban Institute.
‘No Silver Bullet’ for Opioid Crisis in Philadelphia, Other Urban Areas
A mix of education, treatment, and other measures shows promise, experts say.
Providence’s New Loan Partnership to Replace Lead Water Pipes
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Seattle City Council OKs employee head tax … prosecutor drops charges against Mo. governor … and Detroit sues downtown’s largest landowner.
Egg-Caused Salmonella Outbreak Leads to the Largest U.S. Recall Since 2010
The Food and Drug Administration has traced the outbreak to a farm in Hyde County, North Carolina.
As Courts See Local Flood of Opioid Lawsuits, Litigation Strategies Can Vary By State
In Arkansas and other states, city and county associations have led a full-out charge against the pharmaceutical industry.
U.S. Sees ‘Steady Increase and Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Swearing in New Orleans’ first woman mayor … why Amazon poopooed Detroit for HQ2 … Chicago suburb looks to outsource firefighting … and Iowa’s state auditor sets record pace in hunt for fraud.
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