Montana GOP primary: Battle over conservative labels.
Article Summary – At a Republican fundraiser, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte presented himself as a different type of Republican, focusing on fiscal responsibility, business-friendly policies, and efficient state government operations rather than on national hot-button issues. Despite advancing many conservative policies in his first term, Gianforte’s approach has led to some criticism and a primary […]
U.S. Governors Seek Release of 5th American Arrested in Turks, Caicos
Article Summary – Five American tourists have been arrested in Turks and Caicos for ammunition possession, with four admitting they brought the ammunition by mistake. The governors of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Oklahoma have asked the governor of Turks and Caicos to show mercy and reconsider the charges against three Americans from their states. Possessing a […]
Medicare Vaccine Uptake Rises, Act’s Role Still Unclear to Many
Article Summary – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) reports that provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have increased the uptake of Part D-covered vaccines and saved beneficiaries over $400 million in 2023. An increase of 42% in shingles vaccine uptake and […]
US Overdose Deaths Drop for First Time in Five Years
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a 3% decline in fatal drug overdoses in the United States in 2023, marking the first drop in five years.
Baldwin, Moore propose mental health care bill for expectant, new moms
Article Summary – Democratic lawmakers have introduced the Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable (MAMA) Act in the US House of Representatives and Senate, which aims to make mental health and substance use disorder care more accessible during and after pregnancy, without charging any co-pay. The legislation has been driven by the recognition of […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s position on abortion rights?
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. initially supported abortion access at any point of pregnancy but later expressed support for restrictions based on how many weeks pregnant a person is.