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Cities, states say they’ll need more help to replace millions of lead pipes
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If all states ban liquor…: Diljit Dosanjh’s bold declaration at Ahmedabad concert
Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh, on Sunday, November 17, addressed the crowd of Ahmedabad during his performance, and talked about not consuming alcohol. He referred to the Telangana government's notice that he was sent earlier about avoiding the alcohol mention in his songs during his performance in Hyderabad. Diljit urged everyone to start a 'movement' about
FULL LIST: Nigerian states that have pledged to pay different amount from FG
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu consulted with states and the private sector before submitting a bill to the national assembly on the new national minimum wageThe minimum wage was eventually increased and some states have shown that they have the capacity to payAt least six states have pledged to pay a different amount from the FG-approved
The States With the Most (and Least) Expensive Gas, According to AAA
Credit: Jeff McCollough / Shutterstock.com With summer vacation season more than halfway over, you may be thinking about squeezing in one last road trip before school starts again. Sure, the weather has been unbelievably hot and humid throughout much of the country, and the thought of braving the heat when you're not in an air-conditioned
More women from other states seeking abortions in Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee and majority Democrats in 2023 allocated $21 million for abortion infrastructure through 2025 Carleen JohnsonThe Center Square Washington New research out of the University of Washington finds more women coming in from other states seeking abortions in the wake of the Dobbs decision, which allows states to set their own abortion laws.
At least 15 dead after storms rage in US states
The top line: At least 15 people were killed across the central United States as tornadoes and other extreme storms hit several states including Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma.The bigger picture: The storms, spanning from north of Dallas to northwest Arkansas, have wreaked havoc, with the Midwest bracing for further violent weather. The storms destroyed homes
Following a pivotal year in the movement to discard the term “excited delirium,” momentum is building in several states to ban the discredited medical diagnosis from death certificates, law enforcement training, police incident reports, and civil court testimony. In January, California became the first state to prohibit the medical term from many official proceedings. Now
More States Drop Sales Tax on Disposable Diapers to Boost Affordability
Florida recently joined other states in banning sales taxes on diapers to make them more affordable for older adults and families with young children. Though diapers, including for babies, are essential for many, they are not covered by food stamps or Medicare. (Jefferee Woo / Tampa Bay Times) Shirley Bloxom can’t forget the pride-swallowing shame
EU Member States Divided Over European Commission’s Labeling of Huawei and ZTE as High-Risk Vendors
In the afternoon of June 15, the European Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, declared Huawei and ZTE as high-risk vendors during a press conference. Breton recommended that EU Member States avoid using 5G equipment from these companies. Reacting to this, China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin firmly opposed the decision during a regular press
States turn to tech to ease Medicaid redeterminations
Skip to main content As states grapple with Medicaid redeterminations and high rates of disenrollments, states are teaming up with technology vendors to facilitate communications and outreach to affected enrollees. States paused Medicaid eligibility checks for more than two years in exchange for a federal funding boost during the COVID-19 public health emergency but have