Maine lawmakers approve slimmed-down version of hospital facility fee bill

Maine lawmakers this session approved a bill requiring hospitals and other health care facilities to clearly inform patients that they charge facility fees. It’s a watered-down version of a bill to ... Read More

Bloomberg News: Health care is still too costly for Americans

America’s approach to health care is an outlier among ... When Obamacare was taking shape, some lawmakers envisioned a public option — a government-run plan that would compete alongside private ... Read More

“Momnibus” bill to lower maternal mortality rates gets revived on last day of session

The bipartisan “momnibus” bill was revived on the final day of the legislative session without a provision supported by anti-abortion advocates ... Read More

Pharmacists open up to state Senate committee about financial struggles at hearing

As an owner of four pharmacies and president of the Pennsylvania Pharmacist’s Association, Chris Antypas says he’s fed up. “Think of the most stress you’ve ever experienced, multiply that by 1,000, an ... Read More

Colorado legislators push obesity prevention bill, governor's approval is uncertain

To address Colorado's growing obesity crisis, lawmakers are pushing a bill that would require insurance companies to cover treatments associated with weight-loss efforts. Gov. Jared Polis has not been ... Read More

A KY lawmaker had a nonviable pregnancy. State abortion bans made her loss more agonizing

Lexington, lost a wanted pregnancy. She was forced to navigate Kentucky’s near total abortion bans for her medical care. Read More

Ohio lawmakers won’t do it, so abortion rights activists go to court to block laws that now violate the constitution: Today in Ohio

Cleveland is among the group of abortion providers who are suing Ohio over 24-hour waiting periods, saying they conflict with the new abortion-rights amendment in the state constitution. We’re talking ... Read More

Debate over TE value hovers over Bowers' draft prospects

Evaluating Brock Bowers the player is a fairly straightforward assignment. As he showed in three seasons at Georgia, Bowers is a dynamic receiver with the ability to create separation, make contested ... Read More

Nebraska's first 'permanent' casino to open in May in Columbus

Nebraska's first full-fledged, newly built and state sanctioned gambling casino is slated to open in Columbus next month, marking a milestone in the state's rollout of casino gambling. Read More

F2 champ Pourchaire set for Indy debut as Malukas sits

Reigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire will make his IndyCar debut on the streets of Long Beach with Arrow McLaren as the 20-year-old Frenchman becomes the latest replacement for injured driver ... Read More