Texas expected to pay $700 million in penalties to the feds for SNAP errors by 2027
New Trump administration rules designed to cut waste in the nation’s food stamp program means Texas taxpayers will…
The ‘mudcrabs’ volunteering to remediate Sydney’s Cooks River from toxic pollution
Scurrying about the banks of Sydney’s Cooks River, an army of volunteers known as the ‘mudcrabs’ is working…
Alabama governor signs bill to freeze electric rates
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed House Bill 475 into law Thursday, marking a significant legislative change in Alabama.The…
IPERS CEO Greg Samorajski placed on leave amid misconduct probe
The CEO of Iowa’s largest public retirement plan, Greg Samorajski, is on paid leave due to allegations of…
Pension battle heating up in Albany : Investigative Post
Unions want state leaders to sweeten their retirement packages. What would it cost and what would it achieve?…
Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is trying to understand what happens to them.
Have you experienced or witnessed issues related to pregnancy or any medical care in a Texas county jail?…
Colorado State of the State: Gov. Polis’ final address, explained
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis delivered his eighth and final State of the State address on Thursday, using the…
N. Va. reports 8,200 fewer jobs after federal workforce cuts in 2025
Northern Virginia lost 8,200 jobs as the commonwealth shed tens of thousands of federal workers between November 2024…
Gov. DeWine: MLB, sportsbooks close to banning micro ‘prop bets’
Gov. Mike DeWine says the MLB and sportsbooks are close to a deal to ban micro ‘prop bets’…
Health minister reinstates ban on puberty blockers hours after Supreme Court overturned freeze
Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls has issued a new directive to ban public doctors from prescribing puberty blockers…
Texas broadband expansion faces hurdles
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‘The gaps have become too big for too many’
by Chris Lisinski, CommonWealth Beacon September 23, 2025 WHEN A GROUP OF health care practitioners, policymakers, and industry…