Dispatching a 'Battle Buddy' to Help Distressed Veterans
An initiative in Joliet, Illinois, sends police officers with military experience to respond to calls for service involving veterans who need help.
High School Students are Less Likely to Attempt Suicide if They Trust Adults, Study Says
New research about rural high school students found that suicide prevention should involve fostering strong connections to adult staff members.
Tightening Requirements for Vaccine Exemptions
Under a new law in California, state public health officials will have final authority over the validity of children's medical exemptions for vaccinations.
How This State Is Using a 'Netflix Model' to Treat More People for Hepatitis C
Louisiana partnered with a pharmaceutical company to provide hepatitis C treatment to Medicaid and incarcerated patients at a fixed cost.
A New Law Aims to Help Drivers with Autism Prevent Miscommunication with Police
Texas drivers with communication impediments, such as autism, now have the option to disclose their condition to the DMV.
What Happened After a School District Began Feeding Students Breakfast in Classrooms
Springfield Public Schools offer free breakfast to all students in their classrooms, helping boost attendance and graduation rates while decreasing hunger across the Massachusetts school district.
This State's Parks are Full of 'Happy Little Trees'
A partnership between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Bob Ross Inc. brought in new volunteers to help with reforestation efforts.
Food Stamp Recipients in Some States Would Be Hit Harder than Others by Trump Proposal, Analysis Says
A policy analysis also found that a proposed change to food stamp eligibility rules would affect more people than federal estimates had originally anticipated.
A Statewide Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes
Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an emergency rule, saying the products are marketed toward children.
Teaching Caregivers to Also Care for Themselves
A stress-busting course for caregivers offered by a New Jersey county aims to counteract the negative physical and emotional effects that come with providing support for a loved one.
Controlling Mosquito Populations by Releasing Mosquitoes
Los Angeles County officials are hoping to replicate a successful pilot program that mated sterile male mosquitoes with biting females, leading to a reduction in the overall population.
Teaching Consent as Part of Sex Ed
Sex ed classes in Illinois schools must include a lesson on consent under a state law that goes into effect in January.
The Right to Bear Nunchucks
Arizona residents can legally possess nunchucks, now that a new state law has gone into effect.
Leveraging Technology to Clear Criminal Records
Cook County, Illinois, will automatically expunge low-level convictions for marijuana offenses using software from Code for America.
Inside One School District's Virtual Classroom
In West Virginia, state law allows K-12 schools to offer virtual curriculum while maintaining their levels of per-pupil funding.
The Latest State to Prohibit Smoking in Cars With Minors
In Illinois, people smoking in a car carrying a child can now face fines up to $250. At least nine other states have similar policies.
Moving Toward Taxing Motorists by the Mile
Nevada will begin collecting odometer readings from drivers this fall, the first step of determining whether a "pay by mile" tax policy would work in the state.
The Toxic Algae That's Taking Over The Country's Waters
Blue-green algae blooms have been reported in dozens of states and municipalities, shutting beaches and putting people and animals at risk.
This State's Bald Eagle Population Soared After International Help
Pennsylvania's bald eagle population rebounded from near extinction thanks to federal protections, a ban on DDT and 88 eaglets from Saskatchewan, Canada.
Traveling to This Airport? Bring Your Own Water Bottle.
San Francisco International Airport banned the sale of single-use plastic water bottles as part of a larger goal to become zero-waste by 2021.
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