States

Gov. Hochul Responds to Criticism, Explains Rationale for AI Data Center Moratorium

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul had an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal responding to the publication’s criticisms of her decision to halt data centers of a certain size from being built in her state.
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Trump Admin Pausing $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to 2 States

The federal government is pausing more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to two states, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on July 21.
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New York Imposes First Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an EO on ordering a statewide moratorium on large data centers, the first state in the country to do so.

States Take the Lead on Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Prior Authorization Reform

Florida tightens pharmacy benefit managers rules. Iowa bars insurer interference in physician referrals and restricts insurer pre-approval denials. Florida and...
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Six California Cities Ranked Among Top 10 Least Educated in US

Six California cities ranked among the top 10 least educated metropolitan areas in the US, according to a report by WalletHub.
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Utah Declares State of Emergency as Largest Wildfire in US Grows

Utah declared a state of emergency and temporary fireworks ban over extreme fire conditions and a growing number of blazes across the state.
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Texas Approves Bible Stories as Required Reading in Public Schools

The Texas Board of Education approved on Friday a new public school reading list that includes stories from the Bible.
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California Declares State of Emergency Over Los Angeles Warehouse Fire, Smoke

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared an emergency as a massive Los Angeles warehouse fire burns for a fourth day, prompting aid.