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Nevada health officials brace for new Medicaid work requirements

Nevada health officials are preparing to phase in sweeping new work requirements for the largest safety-net insurance program in the state, a move that will impact an estimated 280,000 Nevadans who benefited from expanded Medicaid coverage. Under the tax and spending law President Donald Trump signed a year ago, Nevada and other states that expanded […] more

Jeniffer Solis | 7/22/26

The biggest barrier to teen mental health isn’t treatment.

The tragedies at Myers Park High School have prompted necessary conversations across Charlotte about youth mental health and what more can be done to support young people before they reach a crisis point. Those conversations matter. But while the recent discussion has centered on one school and one community, the challenge is hardly unique to Mecklenburg County. Across […] more

Ann Oshel | 7/22/26

How we can build a future for farming in Arkansas

It’s not hard to find data that points to a farm crisis in our state. Arkansas not only lost 166,000 acres of farmland in five years, but also led the country in farm bankruptcies in 2025. There’s no shortage of reasons why this is happening: land prices have soared, land is lost to development, older […] more

Pamela Nelson, Jacob Rowell | 7/22/26

Tennessee Republican lawmakers fail women with lack of focus on maternal care

Tennessee marked four years under a near-total abortion ban with the June 24 anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson, under which the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the state’s law to ban abortions to take effect. Tennessee Republicans claimed Dobbs as a major victory. But they won’t acknowledge the growing body of evidence suggesting abortion bans contribute […] more

Casey Pestona | 7/22/26

West Virginia women can’t afford another barrier to basic healthcare

For decades, women in West Virginia have learned to make do with less. Less access to healthcare. Less access to specialists. more

Ellen Allen | 7/22/26

Despite calls for Beshear to ‘do something’ about Mitch McConnell, the answer isn’t so simple

A lot of people are asking Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to “do something” about U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence from the Senate. Former Illinois Republican congressman turned political commentator Adam Kinzinger said on Threads Tuesday: “I think the Governor of Kentucky has every right and responsibility to either see Mitch or declare the seat vacant.” […] more

McKenna Horsley | 7/22/26

Power line legal battle heads to Virginia Supreme Court and more state headlines

• “Power line legal battle heads to Virginia Supreme Court.” — Fox 5 DC • “Early voting deadline approaches for Virginia primary election.” — WSET • “Study: Virginia has the sixth-best school system in the U.S.” — WAVY • “Adoptees in Virginia can now access birth records without court order.” — WRIC • “Report finds […] more

Staff Report | 7/22/26

Feds have a new teen pregnancy prevention plan: fertility and ‘reproductive goals’

The Trump administration has a new plan for teenagers learning about pregnancy: Beginning this summer, it will steer millions of dollars toward organizations that focus on anatomy, fertility tracking, hormonal production and “reproductive goals counseling.” The plan will also emphasize abstinence from sex and the importance of marriage. In doing so, it will pivot away […] more

Kelcie Moseley-Morris | 7/22/26

Mothers tell governor they’d be unemployed, homeless without childcare vouchers

Mothers told Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday that they would be unable to work — risking homelessness — without childcare vouchers for their young kids. “I wouldn’t be able to work without it,” said Jasmine Williams, whose children attend Shepherd Community Center’s Minnie Hartmann Neighborhood Childcare facility in Indianapolis. “I feel like it has […] more

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz | 7/22/26

USDA reversal on crop insurance change welcomed by farm groups

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reversing course on a change to a federal crop insurance policy to allow farmers to buy more protection if weather or field conditions prevent them from planting a crop. USDA had eliminated the option to buy additional prevented planting insurance going into the 2026 growing season. This raised concerns […] more

Jeff Beach | 7/21/26

Idaho’s Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs under health advisory

Idaho’s Department of Health and Welfare advised recreators to stay out of Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs on Monday, after recent samples revealed high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria. Monday’s advisory comes after the department issued the same warning for Crane Creek Reservoir in Washington County earlier this month. The advisories show the continuing effects of […] more

Abigail Gerstein | 7/21/26

The Supreme Court got it right in T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical System

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical System -- that people can't pursue cases simultaneously in state and federal courts -- was procedural, but it will have significant beneficial implications for healthcare, writes Gene Ransom. more

Gene Ransom | 7/21/26

State-ordered study says opioid settlement money should target treatment for incarcerated people

South Dakota should spend opioid settlement money in the coming years to address the needs of people entering or leaving prisons and jails, according to an assessment prepared for the state Department of Social Services. The department commissioned the $325,000 statewide needs assessment to help guide the state’s investment of settlement dollars. The inadequacy of […] more

John Hult | 7/21/26

Cyclosporiasis outbreak surpasses 560 cases in North Carolina

North Carolina is reporting 561 cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 20, 2026, but the cause of the state’s growing outbreak remains a mystery. Dr. Carl Williams, state public health veterinarian for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, told reporters Tuesday that while some states were able to identify lettuce as the source […] more

Clayton Henkel | 7/21/26

Citing fraud, feds halt more than $1B in Medicaid money for California, Minnesota

The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is freezing more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota in an effort to crack down on fraud. Medicaid is the public health insurance for people with low incomes, including some disabled and elderly people, jointly funded by state and federal dollars. The U.S. Department […] more

Anna Claire Vollers | 7/21/26

What would it take to end child marriage? There’s a new federal push to limit it.

Prior to 2018, child marriage was legal in all 50 states. As of 2026, 17 states have passed bans. In SC, 16- and 17-year-old can get married, with parental permission. more

Mariel Padilla | 7/21/26

83% of peptide-aware Americans want the FDA to make peptides more accessible

Hone Health reports 83% of peptide-aware Americans support FDA making seven popular peptides accessible through compounding pharmacies with prescriptions. more

Brittany Risher Englert for Hone Health | 7/21/26

How to keep your home powered during a summer heat wave

(BPT) - It's a scorching summer weekend, but the heat wave hasn't stopped you from gathering outdoors for a good old-fashioned cookout with friends and family. You're busy searing meats and veggies … more

7/21/26

Corporate gatherings emerge as key driver of employee retention

Parlani Party Rentals reports that corporate gatherings are essential for employee retention, as they enhance engagement and company culture beyond just competitive pay. more

Alexis Gomez for Parlani Party Rentals | 7/21/26

Summer scams are heating up: Here are the red flags people miss

PeopleFinders reports that summer scams are on the rise, with common types including travel imposters, gambling schemes, unpaid toll claims, and disaster relief fraud. more

Shawn Tyler for PeopleFinders | 7/21/26

Everywhere on Earth, women outlive men. Except in one corner of Sardinia

NB1, in collaboration with DataPulse Research, reports that in Sardinia's Blue Zone, men reach the age of 100 nearly as often as women, linked to a unique gut microbe called Akkermansia muciniphila. more

Maria Fernandez for NB1 | 7/21/26

Federal agencies kick off youth sports, wellbeing initiative in Indianapolis

Four federal agencies are collaborating on connecting sports to academic success, health and job opportunities, particularly for youth living in public housing. more

Jack Forrest | 7/21/26

What is a manufacturer’s goodwill repair to a vehicle, and can it be trusted?

LawtonCates reports that manufacturers' goodwill repairs cover vehicle issues post-warranty at their discretion, offering potential savings but limited protections. more

Briane Pagel for LawtonCates | 7/21/26

What to do after a layoff or pay cut: A money and debt survival guide for the first 30 days

Accredited Debt Relief reports on essential steps to take in the first 30 days after a layoff, emphasizing emotional recovery and financial planning. more

Anna Caldwell for Accredited Debt Relief | 7/21/26

When there's a disaster, the most important vehicle in town is the one nobody notices

BusesForSale reports that school buses, often overlooked in daily life, become vital during disasters, like evacuations, highlighting the need for pre-planning. more

Steve Mitchell for BusesForSale.com | 7/21/26