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Washington Post • 22nd February 2023

Analysis | Three kinds of health measures blue states are pursuing this year

The 2023 legislative session is moving full steam ahead.

We recently wrote about legislation red states are pursuing. In today’s edition, we take a look at blue states, where lawmakers are moving to ban flavored tobacco products, curb prescription drug prices and expand health coverage for residents.

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Washington Post • 9th February 2023

Analysis | Three kinds of health measures red states are pursuing this year

There’s a lot of gridlock in the nation’s capital right now. But there’s plenty of action happening in states.
The 2023 state legislative season is in full swing, and lawmakers in red and blue states have started to push their health priorities. They’ve put forward a flurry of bills that, taken together, offer a microcosm of the complex social issues facing America today and the intensely partisan divides on how to address them.

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Washington Post • 17th January 2023

Analysis | Rural hospitals say they're stuck between a rock and a hard place

Washington Post • 15th December 2022

Analysis | Russian attacks have struck Ukrainian health-care facilities and providers 715 times

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Washington Post • 9th November 2022

Analysis | It was a pretty good Election Day for abortion rights

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Washington Post • 7th November 2022

Analysis | Your health-care guide to the midterm elections

Control of Congress is at stake — and the Senate is very much up in the air.

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Washington Post • 4th November 2022

Analysis | Kidney dialysis regs are on California ballots for the third election in a row

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Washington Post • 31st October 2022

Analysis | Abortion, pot and insurance aren't the only health questions on ballots this year

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Washington Post • 18th October 2022

Analysis | Marijuana is on the ballot in five more states this year

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Washington Post • 19th September 2022

Analysis | Democrats are pushing to avoid a Medicaid cliff for new moms

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Washington Post • 25th August 2022

Analysis | Just a few school districts are imposing coronavirus vaccine mandates

Washington Post • 27th July 2022

Analysis | Monkeypox is a new public health challenge for President Biden

Washington Post • 19th July 2022

Analysis | Schools race to improve indoor air quality as coronavirus cases climb

Washington Post • 21st June 2022

Analysis | Ventilation is crucial, but until recently it took a backseat to other covid measures

Washington Post • 16th May 2022

Analysis | Some clinicians stress mental health care for kids questioning their gender

They say children should get a psychological evaluation before any sex reassignment treatment.

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Washington Post • 31st March 2022

Analysis | Ukrainian women are at higher risk now for unintended pregnancies

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Washington Post • 7th March 2022

Analysis | Relief workers struggle to care for injured Ukrainians and those with preexisting conditions

The Lily • 10th January 2022

These female vets were ready for civilian life. It was harder than they thought.

Now, they’re involved in veterans’ organizations to help other women like them

Washington Post • 6th January 2022

Judges have declined U.S.-proposed sentences in two-thirds of Jan. 6 cases so far

The Wash • 30th November 2021

With thefts on the rise, Dupont Circle residents brace for the holiday season