The Ithaca Farmers Market is bringing its popular Tuesday Downtown Market back to DeWitt Park this summer, offering locals and visitors a delightful mid-day destination for shopping and dining.
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Harris County judge whose electoral win was deemed invalid will remain on bench as legal battle continues
This article was co-published with The Texas Tribune, a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy.A day after a fellow judge ruled that he may have incorrectly been named the winner of a 2022 elec…
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Order for new Harris County vote raises pressure on election officials to get things right
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here.A judge’s decision to order a new election in a close Harris County race from 2022 is putt…
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Opinion: Here’s a Way to Make Health Care Safer for Black Mothers
The status quo is unacceptable — overall maternal mortality consistently ranks among the top causes of death among women ages 20 to 44 in the United States, and the rate has steadily increased since the 1990s.
The specialty of anesthesiology has been…
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Arizona weighs when lawyers’ long-shot election challenges cross the line
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Arizona’s free newsletter here.At a state bar association event on election law last month, a jovial mood turned to si…
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ACLU signals effort to target disparate ‘notice and cure’ policies for flawed mail ballots
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newsletter here.The ACLU of Pennsylvania is suing one county, and may file more cases, in an effor…
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Analysis: California Has the Best Programs for Kids with Complex Health Needs, But We Can Do Even Better
California’s about to bail programs overboard as it works to keep the state afloat amidst a huge budget deficit. It’s a problem, and I’m concerned for some programs that help children with special health care needs.
But I wanted to take a moment to t…
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Gillespie County’s election worker costs more than double after switch to hand count
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here.The hand count of thousands of Republican primary election ballots in Gillespie County is …
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Opinion: Community Health Workers and Promotoras Are California’s Key to Reaching Vulnerable Communities. So Why Are They Underpaid?
Last year when other Medi-Cal providers (like OBGYNs and doulas) were given a rate increase for their services, community health workers were left out.
As the California legislature begins discussions about how to streamline the state’s budget, we ho…
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Ventilator Recalls Leave Few Options for Kids with Breathing Conditions. Here’s What Would Help
The recalls have shaken parents whose children depend on ventilators due to health conditions that affect their breathing.
Doctors and children’s advocates are asking federal officials to better track the health of patients exposed to the recalled ve…