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The States and Counties Taking Russian Vodka Off Liquor Store Shelves
Removing Russian-made products from government-run stores “is just the right thing to do,” one official said.
US Cities Where Rents are (Surprisingly) Going Down
Rents in a number of major metropolitans from coast to coast fell during the past year, although rents are trending upward overall, according to a new report.
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.
Mental Health Teams Increasingly Dispatched to Answer 911 Calls
Clinicians are showing up in situations once handled by police. There are signs the efforts are leading to fewer arrests and helping to connect people in crisis with needed services.
The Best and Worst States for LGBTQ+ People
Nevada ranks as the best state for LGBTQ+ residents while Alabama comes in last, according to a report.
Supply of Antibody Drugs Could Drop in Some States as Feds Take Over Distribution
The Biden administration announced the new policy after a handful of states, most of them with low vaccination rates, accounted for nearly three-fourths of orders for the Covid-19 monoclonal antibody treatment.
Hunting Destructive Feral Hogs Saves Livestock and Property—and Provides ‘Excellent Table Fare’
Hunters in Alabama can now legally hunt wild pigs at night, an additional method of controlling the destructive invasive species.
Lowest Rates, Highest Hurdles: Southern States Tackle Vaccine Gap
"It's not a Covid vaccine thing. It's a Mississippi thing."
Report: Grocery Taxes Impede Food Security for Low-income Americans
About two-thirds of all U.S. counties tax grocery foods, which creates “serious burdens” for the families living at or below the poverty line, according to a Cornell University study.
Vaccination Outreach Shifts as Demand Drops in Some States
Nationwide, state and local health agencies are coming up with a variety of new strategies to persuade people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
What’s at Stake in Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama, Union Vote: Five Questions Answered
COMMENTARY | In a way, the outcome isn’t the point. Union leaders are hoping the election itself – and Amazon’s aggressive efforts to persuade employees to vote “no” – illustrate labor law’s current weaknesses.
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