Alabama Community College System looks to expand student mental health offerings
The seal of the Alabama Community College System on display at ACCS’ administrative building in Montgomery, Alabama on February 8, 2023. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector) The Alabama Community College System has…
NATO leaders in D.C. condemn Russia as Zelenskyy thanks Congress for Ukraine aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, meets with House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., at the U.S. Capitol on July 10, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images) WASHINGTON —…
Despite some progress, Nevada workers still aren’t protected from extreme heat
(Ronda Churchill/Nevada Current) Policy, politics and progressive commentary There are no regulations protecting workers from the leading cause of injury in Nevada: heat. Despite record-breaking heat across the state this…
NV Energy’s A/C rebates halted, restarted after month-long pauseÂ
The cost of qualifying A/C units varies based on size and on the contractor, who must be approved by NV Energy to participate. (Photo: Hugh Jackson/Nevada Current) Policy, politics and…
In Flint, HHS secretary stresses Biden admin health care efforts as pharmacies face challenges
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in Flint on July 10, 2024. | Kyle Davidson U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday…
Bookman: If America I love is going to fall to Trumpism, I want it to go down fighting
Would replacing Biden with Harris represent a bold choice, a risky choice? Absolutely it would. But keeping Biden under these circumstances would be at least equally dangerous. (Photo: Jeniffer Solis/Nevada…
Mike Fisher: Weigh in on proposed health care premium increasesÂ
This commentary is by Mike Fisher, Vermont’s health care advocate. For the third year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont and MVP Health Care are requesting double-digit…
Federal regulator: Pharmacy middlemen appear to be raising prices, hurting patients
A new federal report lambasts Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), who negotiate drug prices, for increasing patient costs. (Photo by Lynne Terry, Oregon Capital Chronicle, States Newsroom) The federal trade watchdog…
If you’re an elected Democrat, speak up now
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 03: (L-R) Governors Kathy Hochul of New York, Tim Walz of Minnesota and Wes Moore of Maryland speak to reporters after a meeting with U.S. President…
NATO leaders in D.C. condemn Russia as Zelenskyy thanks Congress for Ukraine aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, meets with House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., at the U.S. Capitol on July 10, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images). WASHINGTON —…