(Feature Impact) Invasive pests can hide in places you'd never expect, and once they spread, they can destroy the trees, plants and food people rely on every day. Many invasive species cannot travel far on their own; instead people unknowingly move them from place to place.

Vermont's healthcare debate keeps arguing over who pays. The real crisis is that regulators are already deciding who gets seen — and calling it cost control instead of rationing. Read the story on VTDigger here: An insurance card is not an appointment.

“What happens when you call us, 99% of the time, is that we give you advice on how to coexist with the bear,” said the department’s public information officer. “That’s what we want to be doing and that is what mostly happens.” Read the story on VTDigger here: ‘The worst possible catch-22’: Fish and Wildlife struggles to combat bear rumors.

Just 20 years ago, trying to avoid smoke in Arkansas was an onerous task. Going out to restaurants and bars often meant coming home reeking of cigarettes, even if you or your companions weren’t the ones smoking. Many employers had a smoke break room.  At my first newspaper job in Arkansas, that meant walking through […]

ELKHART — Nearly 100 Iowa Farmers Union members from across the state came out Saturday to learn how several Iowa Democratic candidates plan on leading change — especially for the ag industry and the struggling farm economy. The event at Big Oak Barn in Elkhart kicked off with Sarah Trone Garriott, a Democrat who is […]

Oregonians won’t vote in November on whether to ban hunting, fishing, livestock farming and animal research after backers of a widely criticized initiative failed to gather enough valid signatures to make the ballot. The Oregon Secretary of State’s Office announced late Friday afternoon that it had determined Initiative Petition 28, an effort led by Portland-based […]

Idaho state health officials plan to start implementing work requirements for people on Medicaid expansion starting next year. Idaho Republican lawmakers and Gov. Brad Little in April adopted the work requirements from President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the state’s largest agency that runs Medicaid and […]

A federal judge in Virginia ruled Thursday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did not sufficiently justify restrictions imposed in 2023 on a drug used to terminate early pregnancies, adding another layer of complexity to a string of legal cases with opposing goals that could affect future abortion access.   The lawsuit was filed in […]

North Carolinians pay more than many Americans for healthcare. The state ranks 38th nationally in healthcare access and affordability, according to a 2025 scorecard by the Commonwealth Fund. A separate study by RAND found North Carolina had the 15th highest overall hospital prices in the country. Gov. Josh Stein announced the formation of the North […]

Michigan has documented 8,176 cases of cyclosporiasis, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, marking a significant increase from the 5,002 cases it reported last Friday. The department is issuing daily updates on the number of documented cases with weekly updates on Thursdays on the number of cases resulting in hospitalization, as well […]

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced this week it is opening grants for rural emergency medical services across the state. There is $4 million available for rural EMS agencies in Montana. The money can be used to upgrade ambulances or equipment, a state press release said.  “Modern, well-equipped ambulances are the […]

TOPEKA — A new dashboard tracks the number of Kansans enrolled in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, offering data for legislators and others to understand the effects of policy changes, a health organization said. The Kansas Health Institute designed the dashboard to create an easy way for people to access data and […]

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo suggested Friday that opposition to abortion could have helped fuel a measles outbreak in Florida since many cases are tied to a private Roman Catholic college. Federal data show Florida had 141 confirmed measles cases as of July 23, ranking the state fifth in the nation for most infections. During […]

Measles cases this year have surpassed all of 2025 to become the worst since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, with cases now in 44 states and the District of Columbia, according to a federal report released Friday.  There were 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, compared with 2,289 in all of 2025, […]

This story was first published by FāVS News on July 22, 2026. MOSCOW, Idaho — In late 2012, Moscow’s League of Women Voters published a study of local poverty, which pointed to food insecurity for children as one of its most serious effects. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church took note, and in the summer of 2014 debuted […]

His tenure has been defined by a harder line on reining in hospital budgets and insurance premium increases. He plans to stay on as a board member. Read the story on VTDigger here: Owen Foster stepping down as chair of state’s most powerful healthcare regulator .

Thimble reports that planning events with alcohol requires understanding liquor liability insurance, which isn't always included in event policies.

(BPT) - Key takeawaysHabits, routines and environmental cues work together to influence your body's natural sleep-wake cycle.One of the most important players in that ecosystem is melatonin, which …

The Daily Yonder reports a growing opposition to rural data center development, highlighting concerns over economic impacts and local negotiation imbalances.

CreditNinja reports that 76% of Americans cite the cost of living as their biggest economic issue, driven by stagnant income, rising debt, and inflation.

Spring Health reports that while remote work offers flexibility and productivity benefits, it poses challenges like isolation and burnout. 

QMedic reports that as the ADA turns 36, accessibility advocates focus on home adaptations for aging adults, highlighting the need for safety measures and tech support.

Wysa reports states are rapidly introducing regulations for AI chatbots amid rising concerns over user safety. 

State health officials announced Thursday that federal disaster-related food assistance is now available for Louisiana residents in areas affected by last month’s Tropical Storm Arthur. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP, benefits for eligible households affected by Arthur, a short-lived storm that spawned tornadoes and heavy rainfall […]

GoodRx reports that while there's no immediate cure for poison ivy rash, treatments like calamine lotion and oatmeal baths offer quick relief.