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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules

Friday, June 27 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.The 6-3 opinion comes in a case that wasn’t directly about abortion. It’s... Read More.

States are rolling out red carpets for data centers, but some lawmakers are pushing back

Saturday, May 31 by The Associated Press

By MARC LEVY Associated PressHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The explosive growth of the data centers needed to power America's fast-rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing platforms has spurred states to dangle incentives in hopes of landing an economic bonanza, but it's also eliciting pushback from lawmakers and communities.Activity in state legislatures —... Read More.

FEMA disaster relief approved for 8 states

Saturday, May 24 by The Associated Press

By SOPHIE BATES Associated PressJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The President green-lit disaster relief for eight states on Friday, assistance that some of the communities rocked by natural disasters have been waiting on for months.The major disaster declaration approvals allow Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas access to financial support through the... Read More.

The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks

Wednesday, May 14 by AP

The U.S. surpassed 1,000 measles cases, even as Texas posted one of its lowest counts of newly confirmed cases since its large outbreak began three months ago.Texas still accounts for the vast majority of cases in the U.S., with 709 confirmed as of Friday in an outbreak that also... Read More.

Trump secures $600 billion Saudi investment for the United States

Tuesday, May 13 by Beverly Cantrell

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump's Middle East trip is off to a successful start, with Saudi Arabia announcing a $600 billion investment in the United States on Tuesday. The investment focuses on energy security, defense, technology, and access to global infrastructure and critical minerals.Trump secures $600 billion Saudi investment for... Read More.

The US has over 900 measles cases & 10 states have outbreaks. Here’s what to know:

Saturday, May 3 by The Associated Press

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — One-fifth of states have active measles outbreaks as confirmed cases nationwide keep ticking up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC's confirmed measles case count is 935, more than triple the amount seen in all of 2024. The three-month outbreak in Texas accounts... Read More.

US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know:

Saturday, April 12 by The Associated Press

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five others states with active outbreaks, Texas grew by another 60 cases, and a third measles-related death was made public.Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed in a televised Cabinet meeting on... Read More.

Mississippi and Kentucky seek to become first states to end personal income tax since 1980

Sunday, April 6 by The Associated Press

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated PressAP — About 45 years have passed since a U.S. state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries. But with recent actions in Mississippi and Kentucky, two states now are on a path to do so, if their economies keep growing.The push to zero out the income... Read More.

Texas reaches 400 measles cases as US deals with outbreaks in 5 states

Saturday, March 29 by The Associated Press

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health WriterAP — At least five states have active measles outbreaks as of Friday, and Texas' is the largest with 400 cases.Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said. Other states with outbreaks —... Read More.

Shot clocks for high school basketball remain a no for nearly half the states

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jim Norick Arena has hosted state tournament basketball games in Oklahoma since 1966. It is slated to be demolished after this year’s championships, but as one tradition ends an even older one will remain.Because Oklahoma does not use shot clocks, teams still will be able... Read More.