Feds Begin Distributing $7.5B to Rural Health Providers
The funding comes after the pandemic dealt a hit to rural America's already eroding health care system.
A Breakdown of the Andrew Cuomo Investigations
The former New York governor is facing probes at the county, state and federal level. Here’s what's happening.
The Best and Worst States for Health Care
Massachusetts ranks as the best state for health care while Alabama ranks as the worst, according to a report.
Should Rap Lyrics Be Used as Evidence in Criminal Trials?
A proposal in the New York State Assembly would require prosecutors to meet stricter standards to use rap lyrics as evidence, a relatively common practice that in most states has gone unregulated.
Evictions in Some Texas Cities Are Almost Back To Normal Levels as Tenant Help Dries Up
Evictions in major Texas cities have reached levels not seen since the pandemic began. But tenant protections and financial assistance for struggling renters are beginning to fade.
‘Am I Even Fit To Be a Mom?’ Diaper Need Is an Invisible Part of Poverty in America
Parents cannot use federal aid to pay for diapers, and are often forced to come up with other solutions, using maxi pads or towels to keep their children clean and dry. In rural America where aid is even harder to access, tiny diaper banks are the only lifeline.
As Food Banks Struggle to Feed More Families at Thanksgiving, Localities Step Up to Help
Food shortages and soaring prices have hampered many charities' ability to collect and buy enough items. Municipal governments are investing new federal funds to boost these efforts.
More Than Two Dozen States in Limbo on Vaccine Mandate for Government Workers
A federal order requiring vaccination or weekly testing for workers in large companies also applies to state and local government employees in 26 states. But it’s under judicial review.
How the Pandemic Helped Spread Fentanyl Across the US and Drive Opioid Overdose Deaths to a Grim New High
The number of fatal drug overdoses in the US over a 12-month period has surpassed 100,000 for the first time. Fentanyl is the main driver of the spike in deaths.
Sacramento tests AI-powered cameras for school buses
Buses in Sacramento will be testing stop-arm cameras and artificial intelligence-enabled software that capture and analyze driver behavior around stopped buses.
How Cities Are Addressing Mental Distress
Successful programs include partnerships between social workers and first responders, incorporate data and recognize larger social factors affecting health and well-being, like racism, experts say.
Domestic Violence Declined During Covid-19 Lockdowns
While documented simple and aggravated assaults dropped, reports of domestic violence rose for a variety of reasons, new research shows.
For City Leaders, an Upbeat Moment Mixed With Challenges Old and New
Historic amounts of federal funding are flowing to the local level. But cities are also grappling with a host of difficult problems.
Accessibility: A roadmap for creating an equitable experience
Improving accessibility requires a mix of training, leveraging technology and embracing the philosophy that continuous attention will ultimately makes the digital experience of all constituents better.
Infrastructure law: High-speed internet is as essential as water and electricity
Federal, state and local governments have an opportunity to ensure broadband infrastructure and funding is equitably distributed to improve the nation’s economic competitiveness and provide access to public services, such as health care and education.
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.
Black People Killed by Police at More Than Twice the Rate of Whites
An analysis of police violence also shows that the National Vital Statistics System misclassified and underreported about 55% of the estimated deaths by law enforcement for nearly 30 years.
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.
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