With some exceptions, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program have been required to do at least 80 hours per month of work, training or volunteering. Under Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the work requirements for SNAP were expanded beginning last fall. 

Arkansas last week began checking to see if the hundreds of thousands of people enrolled in its Medicaid expansion program comply with stringent work requirements mandated by a new federal law. The caveat: Those work requirements don’t go into effect until Jan. 1, 2027. Until that date, people who don’t meet them won’t lose their […]

A 12-month data center moratorium in Texas Township is set to take effect on July 5, MLive’s Aya Miller reports. The Kalamazoo County community joins neighboring Portage and Oshtemo Township in putting a pause on data center development, with the Texas Township Planning Commission expecting to use the period to evaluate the facilities’ impacts on […]

“Especially during points of isolation, kids were able to use social media as a means to stay connected to their friends and their peers, which is really important. We want that connectivity."

Demand for internet access and electronic storage has grown alongside digital technology itself. At the center of that growth are the energy infrastructure and data centers that governments and companies began developing in Northern Virginia in the late 20th century. Today, the region houses the world’s largest concentration of data centers, making Virginia the nation’s […]

There research into physical health impacts related to data centers is still in its early stages, but seems comparable to other industries.

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A bill aimed at protecting people with disabilities from abuse and neglect is now law. Senate Bill 670 creates a developmental services oversight commission responsible for reviewing the state-regulated, taxpayer-funded care system for people with disabilities. The commission will be made up of lawmakers, state officials, private providers, advocates, parents of people with disabilities, and […]

After the Ohio General Assembly last month passed measures aimed at limiting fraud in the state’s Medicaid program, a panel of economists is split on their potential effectiveness. Senate Bill 315 is awaiting Gov. Mike DeWine’s signature. Among other ways it seeks to reduce fraud it: Requires the Ohio Department of Medicaid to suspend payments […]

“If children are well, then the village is well.” This adage beautifully expresses a vital public health concept: A community’s health is best measured by how it protects and nurtures the welfare of its most vulnerable members. As an OB-GYN, I celebrate some of life’s happiest moments with families: a healthy pregnancy, a safe delivery, […]

Ohio University will receive the first funding from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, according to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office. The Athens-based university is set to receive $10 million from a fund through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, meant to offset cuts made by to Medicaid made by Congress. Ohio was awarded […]

(Feature Impact) Although many people associate rice with savory dishes, this staple grain can actually level up your dessert game too. Cultures from around the world have invented a variety of creative ways to turn the sticky rice in your pantry into treats you can whip up when you're on the prowl for something sweet, such as Sticky Toffee Pudding or Sticky Rice with Mango and Coconut.

(Feature Impact) Warm breezes that linger longer into the evening, wafting appetizing aromas through the air can only mean one thing: it's patio season.

(Feature Impact) For summer hosts across the country, few pairings are as timeless and crowd-pleasing as wine and cheese.

(Feature Impact) As drivers prepare for summer road trips, navigating seasonal weather with worn tires can often be an overlooked safety concern.

(Feature Impact) Es evidente que los padres buscan veranos más relajados, tanto para sus hijos como para ellos mismos. Recuperar el tiempo en familia puede comenzar con pequeños trucos que hagan el verano más sencillo.

(Feature Impact) During a time when the economy is changing rapidly and shifting the landscape of work into uncertain territory, academic success is no longer enough to put young people on a stable path to the future. Smart students need to start taking steps in new directions, adding key concepts like financial literacy, economic mobility and entrepreneurship to their knowledge arsenals.

(Feature Impact) El calor del verano puede ser difícil de sobrellevar sin una estrategia fresca y refrescante.

A company spearheading a long-lingering uranium mining proposal in southwestern South Dakota hopes to restart its state permitting process after a 13-year hold. The Dewey-Burdock project — spanning nearly 20 square miles in Custer and Fall River counties — secured the last of its necessary federal permits for the project last month, according to the […]

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Writing is much more than putting pen to paper; so is publishing. And the first doesn’t guarantee the second. But one can hope. After doing the first since I was a child and enjoying the fruits of the second for more than a few decades, I learned a valuable lesson a few weeks ago when […]

(BPT) - From personal milestones to global destinations, bucket lists capture our highest aspirations. For passionate travelers, that means a collection of dream vacations just waiting to be …

Ollie reports that understanding dog food ingredients is crucial for your dog's health, emphasizing nutrient quality over quantity for optimum nutrition.

Splitero reports summer is ideal for home renovations like window replacements and roofing due to weather benefits, enhancing efficiency and value.