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In Idaho, a controversial mine gets green light despite major concerns
October 02, 2024
Federal law gives mining interests an advantage in determining the best use of public lands in the Stibnite mining area.
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As communities grapple with needle waste, advocates say limiting syringe programs is not the answer
September 28, 2024
A change in 2022 increased how many needles a person could exchange from 1:1 to 1:100. Some community leaders say they now want to revert to the old rules.
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‘They try to keep people quiet’: An epidemic of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes
September 19, 2024
The six homes in Mississippi with the highest rates of antipsychotic drug use are three private facilities in the Delta and three homes associated with the state’s psychiatric hospital.
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Attorney general warns Radford store owner about selling products containing THC
September 14, 2024
In a letter to the Good Vibes Shop, the AG said selling products containing tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, without the proper childproof packaging and warning labels violates the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
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Major federal ‘deficiency’ violations forced MACAA to shut down its free Head Start childcare centers
August 13, 2024
Charlottesville area’s only free Head Start program closed suddenly, leaving nearly 200 families without childcare.
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As Feds Delay Decision on Grizzly Protections, Montana and Wyoming Threaten Lawsuits
August 08, 2024
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pushed its decision timeline to January 2025. States want an update by the end of October.
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Parks and Wrecked: Inside Easthampton’s Crumbling Maintenance Building
August 01, 2024
With new parks in planning stages, some question when long overdue building upgrades will be prioritized for the parks department.
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Wyoming bans conservation bidders from oil and gas lease sales
July 15, 2024
Wyoming has narrowed its definitions for who can bid on state oil and gas lease parcels, disqualifying parties that intend to conserve the land rather than produce the mineral resources.
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‘This is going to kill us’: Oklahoma nursing homes brace for new federal staffing mandate
July 11, 2024
Oklahoma nursing homes are preparing for staffing rules finalized in April by the Biden administration, meant to improve safety and quality of care in long-term care facilities.
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Zoning in Huntington held a Vermonter back. So he moved his house to Bolton.
June 19, 2024
The adjacent towns have different land use rules for forested mountain areas. One resident acted on the opportunity.
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Mainers unable to find caregivers for all authorized home care hours
June 15, 2024
One care coordination agency had more than 750 people approved for home care who had no help at all, with demand expected to grow.
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Future in doubt for Kalispell shelter amid neighborhood complaints
June 10, 2024
Neighbors say crime has increased following the opening of the Flathead Warming Center, but officials contend the problem is bigger than one facility can handle.
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Hawaii’s Opioid Settlement Fund Is Growing And, After Delays, Starting To Be Spent
May 28, 2024
The funding formula gives the state power over funding, even for activities originating on the local level.
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Wisconsin drops ID checks at federally funded food pantries
May 16, 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says loosening restrictions will broaden access to food during high demand. Some pantry leaders see a potential for complications.
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Lawmakers pass flood disclosure requirements for home sellers, landlords
May 14, 2024
Vermont now joins a growing list of states that mandate flood risk disclosure for real estate transactions, as climate change fuels more extreme weather.
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