PODCAST: CT cannabis equity program hits road bumps
When Connecticut legalized the sale of recreational cannabis use, lawmakers set out to make sure the state was doing it equitably. So far, it’s been rocky. WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke…
Deal or no deal? Roger Williams, Fatima owner may negotiate ‘non-negotiable’ hospital sale terms
Chris Callaci, general counsel for United Nurses and Allied Professionals gestures while speaking against the proposed sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady during hearing conducted by the…
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of Josh Duggar’s child pornography conviction
(Getty Images) The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear an appeal of the child pornography conviction of Josh Duggar, a member of the Arkansas family known for their…
Arkansas AG sues pharmacy benefit managers, claiming unjust enrichment from opioids
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announces a lawsuit against two pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) at his office in downtown Little Rock on Monday, June 24. 2024. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) Arkansas…
The Dobbs effect today: Abortion ballot initiatives, expected higher mortality, more litigation
An abortion rally in downtown Nashville took protesters on a route to the state Capitol and the federal courthouse. John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout In Arizona, the state’s highest court upheld a…
Montana offers $15.8M in one-time grants for behavioral health, developmental disabilities
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (Photo by Eric Seidle/ For the Daily Montanan). The state of Montana is offering more money to support capacity for community-based…
SurveyWorks results examine Rhode Island public schools from different viewpoints
This year’s SurveyWorks saw the highest response rates yet from parents and educators. (Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current) More Rhode Island public school teachers are satisfied with having enough professional development…
No, DEA didn’t seize enough fentanyl in 2023 to kill everyone in Colorado ’36 times over’
Counterfeit pills containing fentanyl seized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. (DEA) A conservative think tank’s false claim about the amount of fentanyl seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in…
No zeros: How a new Kanas City Public Schools grading policy is meant to improve equity
Second graders study in a classroom on May 7 at George Melcher Elementary School. Kansas City Public Schools changed its grading policy beginning with the 2023-24 school year (Zach Bauman/The…
Simpson College president recovering at home after car accident
Simpson College President Jay Byers announces new scholarship programs for incoming students on Sept. 7, 2023 at the college. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Simpson College President Jay Byers…