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Sanford Health Patient Advances Suit Over Meta Data Disclosures
Sanford Health Corp. failed to convince a federal judge to toss a proposed class action alleging the Minnesota-based health system collected and disclosed patients’ personal information in violation of state and federal laws.
Federal funds headed to Tennessee rural areas lacking adequate healthcare access
The Tennessee Department of Health awarded 53 projects with funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Indian Health Service leaders follow gains from Indiana Federal EHR go-live
Indian Health Service leaders gained valuable insight by observing VA’s Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) go-live operations in Indiana.
Many states have legalized marijuana in some form, but under federal law it remains a controlled substance. That conflict creates challenges when cannabis-related businesses seek banking and other financial services from federally regulated institutions. In this video, GAO Director Courtney LaFountain explains: • The federal guidance available to financial institutions serving cannabis-related businesses • Why banks must conduct enhanced due diligence and file additional reports • What financial institutions consider when deciding whether to serve the cannabis industry • Why cannabis businesses may face higher banking fees and limited access to loans • How restrictions on payment processing
Many states have legalized marijuana in some form, but under federal law it remains a controlled substance. That conflict creates challenges when...
$18M Stocking Elementary housing conversion hinges on federal tax credits
Commonwealth Development's plan would preserve Stocking Elementary on Grand Rapids' west side for housing and add two buildings.
California Wants $7.5 Billion for Science. My Generation Will Inherit
A STUDENT’S VIEW - California may ask voters to authorize billions for scientific research after federal funding cuts. Young Californians have a particular stake in what happens next. California is c
Democrats Condemn NIH-DOD Research Agreement
The Defense Department could tap up to $2 billion in federal research dollars designated for biomedical research, under an agreement signed with the National Institutes of Health.
Michoacan Gets MX$387M in Federal Health Funds for 2026
Mexico updates Michoacan's 2026 health funding agreement to MX$387.34 million, with universal vaccination absorbing 74% of the total.
Lee Health uses federal grant money to expand rural offerings in SWFL counties
A $1.95 million infusion from the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program initiated last year will expand the Labelle site to include a walk-in urgent care clinic and a medical lab.
Vernon County Health Department targets vaccine hesitancy with new grant as measles cases emerge nearby
Sept 7, 2026 By TIM HUNDT VIROQUA Wis. – In a bid to combat dropping immunization rates and address a recent public health threat close to home, the Vernon County Board of Supervisors has approved a federal grant to fund a targeted vaccine education campaign. The decision comes as the county’s public health officials spearhead […]
Buffalo job growth weaker than earlier federal estimates suggested
Earlier estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metropolitan area with about 4,200 more jobs in March 2026 than a year earlier.
Federal Rural Health Transformation Program invests $120 million in Indiana
The Trump Administration is investing $120 million to expand healthcare services across rural Indiana.
Grady Health confirms pay changes coming after reductions in federal healthcare funding
Changes to certain federal funding programs is impacting how Grady Health pays for certain work.
Will the Trump administration send federal officers or troops to the polls? Here’s what we know
With less than two months to go until this year’s midterm elections, Democrats are becoming increasingly unnerved about the possibility of President Donald Trump deploying federal immigration officers or troops to polling places.
Within days of the January 2025 inauguration, more than 3,000 taxpayer-funded federal data sets from the CDC, the Justice Department and the Office of Personnel Management were pulled offline, and Harvard public health researchers held marathon sessions scraping the pages before they vanished
Within days of the January 2025 inauguration, thousands of federal datasets began disappearing from public websites. Researchers scrambled to mirror the pages before they vanished — and much of what was captured cannot fully replace what was lost.
Federal government transfers ownership of Alaska Native Medical Center to tribal consortium
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, which has co-managed the hospital for years, took over ownership from the Indian Health Service following a yearslong effort.
Ryan White grant continues HIV care in South Texas
Local officials celebrated new HIV care funding while expressing concern about broader federal Medicaid and health care funding.
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
The Trump administration is renewing its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms.
ICE raids spark division in Indianapolis as federal policies change
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents launched a series of raids across Indianapolis, sparking intense political debate between local leaders who condemned the actions as cruel and federal supporters who defended them as a constitutional responsibility.
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahea
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
The Trump administration is renewing its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms.
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
The Trump administration is renewing its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms.
Oz joins Barr in Kentucky to discuss Medicaid reform and rural healthcare
Kentucky leaders are debating rural health funding, Medicaid reforms and how federal dollars could affect hospitals and care access statewide.
Oz joins Barr in Kentucky to discuss Medicaid reform and rural healthcare
Kentucky leaders are debating rural health funding, Medicaid reforms and how federal dollars could affect hospitals and care access statewide.
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
A candidate for the Missouri House faces a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his Republican primary opponent.
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
A candidate for the Missouri House faces a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his Republican primary opponent.
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
A candidate for the Missouri House faces a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his Republican primary opponent.
Georgian National Charged in US with Laundering $1.3B in Health Care Fraud Scheme
A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted a Georgian national on charges of conspiracy to launder proceeds from a $1.3 billion health care fraud scheme.
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
Just days before two teenagers carried out a mass shooting at a San Diego mosque, federal law enforcement officials warned the parents of one of the shooters that their son was making concerning comments about school shootings on the dark web, according to new details included in a recently filed lawsuit.
Hawaii to get 34 ambulances from rural health fund
Hawaii is set to get 34 new ambulances, thanks to federal funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Controversy swirls around Trump’s Venezuela business partner
The Trump administration’s Venezuela oil deal puts the federal government in business with a controversial figure from the South American nation. Recent reporting links North American Blue Ene…
Pa. Health insurers propose 2027 rate hikes as Pennsylvanians grapple with rising costs
Thousands of Pennsylvanians dropped their health plans purchased on the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace, Pennie, after the expiration of federal subsidies more than doubled monthly costs. Now, many health insurers that offer plans through Pennie are proposing rate increases for 2027.
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Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just days before two teenagers carried out a mass shooting at a San Diego mosque, federal law enforcement officials warned the parents of one of the shooters that their son was making concerning comments about school shootings on the dark web, according to new details included in a recently filed lawsuit. […]
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just days before two teenagers carried out a mass shooting at a San Diego mosque, federal law enforcement officials warned the parents of one of the shooters that their son was making concerning comments about school shootings on the dark web, according to new details included ...
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack.
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack. The
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just days before two teenagers carried out a mass shooting at a San Diego mosque, federal law enforcement officials warned the parents of one of the shooters that their son was making concerning comments about school shootings on the dark web, according to new details included in a recently filed lawsuit.
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just days before two teenagers carried out a mass shooting at a San Diego mosque, federal law enforcement officials warned the parents of one of the shooters that their son was m…
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack.
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack.
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack.
Lapeer nurses file federal labor charge against McLaren Health
The Michigan Nurses Association filed the unfair labor practice charge in late-August amid stalled contract talks.
Trump’s First Major Midterm Money Move: A $10M Texas Senate Ad Blitz
BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey (AP) — The political group associated with President Donald Trump is spending $10 million on television and digital advertisements in the Texas Senate race, according to a Saturday filing with the Federal Election Commission. This is the first significant spending in a ...
Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Nevada voter data, state’s elections chief says
The move marks another effort by the Trump administration to insert the federal government more directly into the administration of elections.
Trump Officials Draft Plan to Pay At-Home Parents, Using Funds for Working Ones
The proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap a fund intended to provide federal child care subsidies to working parents.
Trump threatens trade cutoffs if Fed doesn’t lower interest rates
Trump threatened to cut off trade with countries that run surpluses with the U.S. if the Federal Reserve does not lower interest rates.
Hawaii to get 34 ambulances from rural health fund
Hawaii is set to get 34 new ambulances, thanks to federal funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Small West Virginia nonprofit lands $1.17 million to expand workplace healthcare
A West Virginia nonprofit has received $1.17 million to expand workplace healthcare as the state begins distributing nearly $200 million in federal rural-health funding.
RFK Jr. acknowledges one measles death in Pennsylvania
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr acknowledged the infant's death but suggested the federal government would not yet recognize the fatality in official data.
First midterm ballots mailed, federal roundups of wild horses
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Kennedy acknowledges one measles death in Pennsylvania
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr acknowledged on Friday that measles caused the recent death of an infant in Pennsylvania, citing information from a county coroner, but suggested the federal government would not yet recognize the fatality in official data amid a fast-growing national outbreak.
Federal judge extends block on Trump order seeking to limit mail voting in the midterms
A federal judge on Friday extended her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting during the midterms, putting another major obstacle in the way of the administration as the first states begin sending out mail ballots.
Tennessee awards first round of rural health grants, but not to hospitals, clinics
Tennessee has received nearly $207 million through a federal grant program funded in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but the first grants aren’t going toward hospitals, ambulances, …
Judge again halts USPS mail ballot plan
A federal judge again Friday blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enacting President Trump's sweeping new mail ballot rules for the November election.
FDIC Deposit Rule Gives Banks More Room for Business Cash
For banks seeking a larger share of their commercial customers’ operating cash, new federal deposit rules may help those efforts. The Federal Deposit
Boynton Beach woman arrested after probe of alleged illegal massage business off Federal H
A woman is accused of running an illegal massage operation in Boynton Beach, according to a press release from the Boynton Beach Police Department.
Judge refuses to block Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes staffers over CBS interview
A federal judge has refused block the Pentagon from firing three Stars and Stripes staff members who claim they were illegally disciplined for speaking out about the military news outlet’s need to maintain its editorial independence | 830 WCCO
Judge refuses to block Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes staffers over CBS interview
A federal judge has refused block the Pentagon from firing three Stars and Stripes staff members who claim they were illegally disciplined for speaking out about the military news outlet’s need to maintain its editorial independence | KNX News 1070 AM
Federal judge extends block on mail ballot change for midterms
It's another major obstacle for the administration as the first states begin sending out mail ballots
Federal judge extends block on mail ballot change for midterms
It's another major obstacle for the administration as the first states begin sending out mail ballots
Morrisey: $2.4M of WV’s Rural Health funds will go to 3 organizations for employer-based health
The state of West Virginia will award $2.4 million of its federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding to three organizations to expand worksite and employer-based health services. It’s the first announced allocation of the state’s funding from the federal money. The five-year program awarded West Virginia nearly $199 million for the first year. It’s meant […]
$58M in federal funding boosts rural health training across Hawaiʻi
$45 million will go to the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine, and $13 million will go to the state Department of Health. The funds come from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Rural Organizers Turn Budget Crises Into Political Power
Local advocates in North Carolina are mobilizing residents and pushing county officials to confront the fallout from federal cuts.
Infant died of measles in Pennsylvania, coroner confirms
The Lancaster County coroner said he did not know if this death is one of the two disputed by federal health officials.
Update: What We’re Watching, Sept. 4, 2026
This update covers the latest federal health policy news and its potential impact on Kansas.
At least 5 other states join Mass. in covering transgender kids’ health care under Medicaid
The states, including half of New England, vow to cover the care after a new rule from the Trump administration will cut off federal funding for many treatments starting in October.
Pelosi, Omar join Trump and Schiff as unlikely alliance pushes to onshore key industry
Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi and Ilhan Omar back Donald Trump's federal film tax incentive to bring movie production back to California and America.
$25M federal grant to upgrade technology, expand high-speed internet for rural health clinics
A major investment has been announced that will modernize Michigan healthcare.
Why have Virginians’ health insurance premiums increased?
The expiration of federal subsidies is likely to drive November’s midterms.
Trump says if the Fed doesn't cut rates, he'll stop trading with some nations
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said that unless the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, he would stop trading with countries with which the United States had a deficit.
TN Politics: Will Memphis leaders take tougher stance against federal agencies?
The National Guard and ICE are operating in legal gray areas with little to no accountability. Otis Sanford says its time for mayors to speak out.
The Trump administration halted a Great Lakes project. Then Whitmer called Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — An unexplained Trump administration hold on construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great
Trump health admin promotes insurance program aimed at lowering costs for employers
Employer health insurance costs are expected to spike next year. Federal officials are pointing to an Indiana business offering alternative health insurance to keep costs down.
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A candidate for the Missouri House made an initial court appearance Thursday on a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant
The future of science without animal testing
Federal agencies, such as the NIH, FDA and EPA, and scientists are moving away from animal testing. Learn how non-animal testing methods are changing the future of research.
$50B rural health transformation program needs more transparency, groups say
One year into its creation, a $50 billion federal program aimed at improving rural health care lacks transparency, which could make it difficult to protect against fraud, identify successful projects ...
Judge Ends Federal Oversight of Teamsters
The union and federal prosecutors agreed that organized crime groups had been rooted out of union operations, the judge wrote.
Judge makes pivotal ruling in favor of former NFL players attempting to return to college football
A federal judge has granted an injunction that could reshape the LSU Tigers’ roster and college football eligibility, paving the way for more than 40 athletes, including potential LSU transfers Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, to return to the college…
Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail voting restrictions as midterms loom
The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to reject an order by a federal judge that halts it from implementing a new rule regulating mail ballots, hours after being unable to tell that judge whether the computer system that would govern the entire project was operational yet.
CDL training school says closure by federal officials ‘political’
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration cited graduates of United CDL for not having the requisite English language skills to earn their licenses.
Cyclospora season ends but health officials still investigate cases
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — While the official U.S. Cyclospora season concluded on Aug. 31, federal and state health agencies are still actively identifying and investigating cases. This has been the largest Cyclospora outbreak ever recorded in the United States, with over 11,400 confirmed illnesses reported across at least 20 states. Dr. Angela Walla, a […]
Iowa mom shares postpartum journey as state expands perinatal mental health care
A mother from Iowa recounts her experience with postpartum psychosis, as the state is investing federal funding to improve access to perinatal mental health resources.
Iowa mom shares postpartum journey as state expands perinatal mental health care
A mother from Iowa recounts her experience with postpartum psychosis, as the state is investing federal funding to improve access to perinatal mental health resources.
Minnesota small businesses cautiously optimistic over delay of federal hemp-derived THC ban
Bipartisan Colorado leaders press FEMA for disaster declaration amid widespread wildfire damage
Colorado leaders are renewing their push for federal disaster assistance after the Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires burned more than 140,000 acres across three counties in June and July. The state has submitted 173 letters from elected officials and community leaders in support of its request for a Major Disaster Declaration. The letters detail […]
Over 250,000 Oklahomans received a letter about new Medicaid work requirements. What does it say?
The yellow letters were mailed to Oklahomans with coverage under the state’s voter-approved Medicaid eligibility expansion, which includes adults making up to 138% of the federal poverty level, or $22,025.
Wisconsin health officials urge back-to-school shots as measles spreads
Federal data shows only 85 percent of Wisconsin kindergarteners were vaccinated against measles during the 2025-2026 school year.
Ninth annual Health Care for Maine conference tackles rising medical debt, legislative future
Health Care for Maine’s 9th annual conference saw several health organizations gather to discuss the state of health care affordability in Maine, as well as the changes coming from federal legislation.
Proposal for White House Visitor Screening Center Advances
A federal panel again paved the way for one of President Trump’s construction projects, even as it heard opposition to another proposal to fence in a park north of the White House.
Elon Musk’s political machine begins spending to help Susan Collins
The spending, disclosed in a federal filing this week, marks the first concrete sign of money flowing into Maine from the world’s richest man.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Trump’s USPS action on mail-in ballots to proceed ahead of midterm elections
The appeal came shortly before a federal judge was set to decide whether to issue an injunction blocking requirements dictating how mail-in ballots are sent.
Gov. Bob Ferguson targets H.R. 1 fallout for Apple Health Medicaid in executive order
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Thursday aimed at reducing the effects of H.R. 1, a federal law he said cuts health care and food assistance.
The Trump Administration Halted a Great Lakes Project. Then Whitmer Called Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — An unexplained Trump administration hold on construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes was abruptly lifted this week, hours after a call to President Donald Trump by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The Army Corps had ...
Bexar County could slash public health by more than half
Bexar County's budget staff recommended cutting the public health department by more than half as federal funding dries up.
Petersburg Medical Center to receive federal grants to expand telehealth, maternal health, and behavioral health programs
The Petersburg Medical Center is positioned to receive more than a million dollars between three Rural Health Transformation Program grants. Administrators say they are projects that are ready to hit the ground running.
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
A candidate for the Missouri House has made an initial court appearance on a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his Republican primary opponent.
Maduro asks judge to drop federal drug-trafficking case
Attorneys for Venezuela's former president Nicolas Maduro and wife, Cilia Flores, say they have something called "sovereign immunity"
Maduro asks judge to drop federal drug-trafficking case
Attorneys for Venezuela's former president Nicolas Maduro and wife, Cilia Flores, say they have something called "sovereign immunity"