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…
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Rural Wisconsin voters and election officials face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here.If voters in Burnside, Wisconsin, want to drop off their absentee ballot before an el…
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Opinion: Data Sharing with WIC Can Transform Access to Resources for California Communities
The WIC food assistance program is needed and effective. However, there are multiple barriers to accessing services.
By modernizing how health data is shared with local WIC agencies, we can increase program enrollment, enhance care coordination with …
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California Excludes Some Undocumented Immigrants From Health Coverage. This Bill Would Fix That
California is the first state in the country to expand Medicaid to all qualifying adults regardless of immigration status.
But many undocumented immigrants, especially those who live in parts of California where the cost of living is much higher, ear…
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Pennsylvania state House advances bill to give counties more time to count mail ballots before Election Day
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free newsletters here.Pennsylvania House Democrats are again pushing to allow counties time to process mail ballots before …
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Georgia bill to strip QR codes from ballots would cost tens of millions of dollars
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free newsletters here.Update, May 13, 2024: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed this bill, SB 189, on May 7 without releasing a …