The 47th president’s spending bill is preparing to slash Medicaid, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing health insurance and threatening the survival of rural hospitals that rely on Medicaid reimbursements. Experts warn that the cuts, combined with reductions to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, could leave rural communities less equipped to handle both everyday emergencies and natural disasters.
Tag: Kentucky
Posted inNational Sports
John Wall, five-time All-Star, retires after 11 NBA seasons
John Wall, a five-time All-Star point guard, has announced his retirement from the NBA after 11 seasons.
Posted inClimate Change
South and Midwest hit by potentially catastrophic rains and floods while reeling from tornadoes
Torrential rains and deadly flash flooding swept across the Midwest and South, killing a child in Kentucky and submerging communities already devastated by earlier tornadoes that left at least seven dead. With more severe storms and flash floods forecast through April 5, officials warn of continued threats to lives, infrastructure, and supply chains across a broad swath of the central U.S.
Posted inHealth
Black nurses advocate for health equity at 37th Annual Capitol Hill event
The National Black Nurses Association’s 37th Annual Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill brought together healthcare professionals and advocates to address systemic health disparities and push for legislative action to advance health equity in Black communities.
Posted in2024 Elections
Education on the ballot: Here’s what passed
Voters across the nation decided on measures impacting K-12 schools and the educational futures of Black students, with some states approving school choice, eliminating standardized testing requirements, and increasing school funding.
Posted inCommentary, Opinion, OPINION
Cash bail is unfair and violates due process
By Sonali Kolhatkar Should poor people await trial behind bars while the rich go free? In the latest election year culture war, some Republicans say “yes.” Many Americans haven’t heard of cash bail. But the idea is central to an election year battle over racism, policing and mass incarceration. When arrested on suspicion of committing […]