Illinois mandates mental health screenings of students starting this fall
(The Center Square) – Starting in the fall of 2024, a new state law, the Wellness Checks in Schools Program Act, will require yearly...
Federal audit commends state’s improved Medicaid reporting
(The Center Square) — A federal audit commended Pennsylvania for improving oversight to ensure that developmentally disabled citizens were protected in group homes.
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Rhode Island joins multi-state nurse licensure pact
(The Center Square) — Rhode Island has joined a multi-state pact allowing nurses to practice across state lines, which Gov. Dan Mckee says will...
Legislator concerned about increase of out-of-state residents getting abortions in Illinois
(The Center Square) – After the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that placed abortion regulations in the hands of states, Illinois has seen a rise...
Op-Ed: Mississippi leaders need action to improve health care.
Mississippi saw some spectacular inauguration events over the past couple of weeks. Gov. Tate Reeves was sworn in for a second term, the House...