Survey: Travel for abortion outside the state decreased this year as pill usage rises
In the first half of 2025, fewer individuals traveled across state borders to obtain abortions, reflecting a decline in clinic visits since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. However, recent reports from the Guttmacher Institute and other reproductive rights organizations indicate that this data is only a partial view of […]
Cochise County residents worry about the proposal to manage water usage
Water Regulation Concerns in Willcox Last week, over 300 individuals gathered at the Willcox Community Center for the second hearing in recent months regarding the Arizona Water Resources Department’s proposal to regulate groundwater, primarily impacting farmers who consume a large portion of this vital resource. Tom Butzchatzke, the head of the state agency, has until […]
Alabama law limiting cell phone usage while driving goes into effect
Starting Saturday, Alabama lawmakers could be issued a ticket if they find someone holding a cellphone while driving. A 2023 law takes effect June 1 and requires drivers to use a “hands-free” device if they use a cellphone while driving. In Alabama, it is already illegal to write, send or read a text message while […]
Biden Admin Could Greenlight Usage Of Medicaid Funds To House Migrants In One Blue State
President Joe Biden's administration may soon approve a request from Massachusetts to use Medicaid funds to house immigrants, Axios reported Thursday. Massachusetts aims to provide up to six months of housing assistance and other assistance to immigrant families and expectant mothers through Medicaid. according to To Axios. A spokeswoman for Massachusetts Health Services told the […]
Texas City Bans ‘Unnecessary Water Usage’ As Drought Conditions Continue
City officials in Texas have told residents to “stop all unnecessary water use,” saying a prolonged drought had left the water supply “vulnerable.” Blanco, a small city west of Austin, has already faced water conservation efforts since mid-June. announced water company friday experienced The pipe breaks and the situation becomes even more dire. A small […]